After bypass surjery

[sana844]

My uncle complains pain coming from the ribs after his operation & want to know any treatment to get relief from it, prefer by using any machine or external treatment.

[ed34]

Pain killers are the only option. I was told that after three months I would feel a lot better and be able to lift heavy objects again. Six months later I was still in discomfort. I think different people must heal at different rates, but as a 47 year old at the time, I seemed to heal slower than 70 year old patients. I was up and about, walking etc within a couple of days of surgery though. It was exactly one year when all my discomfort vanished, never to return. I came off strong pain killers after about three weeks, then relied on paracetamol. I was able to kick those about a month later but there was still quite a bit of pain. Your Uncle should be going to cardiac rehabilitation where they will get him exercising.

[MarkDuane]

Check with your Doc and Cardiologist to be sure, but pain and discomfort in the upper chest area is normal after surgery. Bypass surgery puts the body through quite a trauma with the sternum, ribs, muscles, nerves, etc... It will heal, but may never be as once was. 2.5 years after a quintuple bypass, I still get discomfort and numb areas at times - and it's always a bit alarming being in the upper chest area. I have learned to discern what pain is what. To help promote more efficient healing, eat healthy, drink plenty of water, take good vitamin supplements, get good rest - and get out and walk for exercise.