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Hi Scott,
I may have mentioned to you before about my OH surgeries regarding the scar and sternum, But I add my two cents to your question.
Its amazing the strides made in cardiac surgery! In 1969 there was bupkiss on dissolving stitches or surgical glue. I am quite sure they put my sternum back together with a rivet gun!
Your God, as you perceive him or her, is a great source of comfort and healing.
Your scar will probably itch like crazy, a sign of healing, so the lotion of your choice will help sooth that. Your sternum will be, (might be ) sore for quite a while, but its worth the lifesaving surgery. The classic, if not overused expression, "Time heals all wounds? " Yep it is so true of the healing of your sternum, but think whats it will go through!
Please let us know how it goes, and let us offer any help we can. You are not alone.
In peace
Ken
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ken levine
volunteer, retired
802-236-8186
kenpaullevine@gmail.comMiddlebury, Vermont
05753
United States of America
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-07-2020 11:26
From: Scott Woodward
Subject: Open heart surgery
Hi,
I'm scheduled for OHS on February 28th to repair an ascending aortic aneurism. Can anyone tell me how the scar on
your sternum healed over time, and if it got more pale as time went on?
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Scott Woodward
QA Assistant
Northrop Grumman
San Ramon CA
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