I had triple bypass surgery in dec of 04 at the age of 35. I was on a vent for 6 days because they say they didn't know I had the start of pneumonia, same as they didn't know I was allergic to a med used during surgery that stopped my heart. I had more complications from the vent in which I had to get a trach and throat surgery but by April was pretty much okay and healed. My sternum opened up again in July and all the wires broke. On 1/6/06 they operated to remove the wires and stabilize the sternum by placing the pec muscles over it. It was more comfortable and didn't move anymore but I got mersa in a tiny bit of the incision that was found 2/5/06. When they reopened the whole incision it didn't heal as tight so now the sternum moves a lot and is still open a 1/4 in. You can stick your fingers in it when I cough. The doctor finally felt it today and said I need it rewired. After all I went thru at this hospital, I'm seriously debating whether or not to have surgery, Any ideas?
2007-01-24 14:42:14 · 2 answers · asked by raks302000 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I know you have been through a lot of complications and I sincerely hope this is the last one you are facing.
You definitely need the wound to be securely closed and the rewiring is a must. I understand very well that they did not close it probably because of a severe infection which had to be cleared in the first place.
I presume you are now completely cleared of all the idfections .. So the best thing is to have it closed before any other infection gets in.
Best Wishes.
2007-01-26 03:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a different hospital and find a different surgeon to do the procedure..i would think an open stenum should be fixed but get a 2nd opinion before hand,and i would definetely have it done someplace else..even out of state if need be
2007-01-24 23:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋