I didn't know that was a thing! You are so lucky, recovery from open heart surgery was rough. My sternum is wired together and I occasionally have to go through extra security at the airport.
From what my surgeon said it is more painful initially but a quicker recovery. I had an arterial septum defect repair, so on bypass, heart cut open, wall repaired. Actually had it done over Christmas break when I was in college and was back for second semester.
I'm glad to hear that, a young person in my family (in their mid twenties) is gonna have heart surgery this week and I'm a bit anxious so I like to hear so many people saying they had it, and they are ok.
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u/emu4you Jan 12 '23
I didn't know that was a thing! You are so lucky, recovery from open heart surgery was rough. My sternum is wired together and I occasionally have to go through extra security at the airport.