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> A few days ago I noted that recovering from having your sternum broken open takes 6-8 Can also confirm. I received CPR which cracked some ribs. I had to slee
by KineticLensman 5y ago
> A few days ago I noted that recovering from having your sternum broken open takes 6-8
Can also confirm. I received CPR which cracked some ribs. I had to sleep in a chair for the first 5 weeks because lying down flat and getting back up again was so painful. Sneezing and coughing were excruciating until I found the trick of 'hugging' oneself just before to reduce chest movement.
- kingsloi 5y agoI was amazed at how soon I could pick up my baby after her 4 heart surgeries. Obviously, it was a bum scoop as opposed to picking her up under the arms (never had that luxury), and she was medicated, but literally 3-5 days after surgeries, we're back to having skin-skin. Maybe it's because their bones aren't as strong as an adults and there's more flex, but still, really took me by surprise. Even hours after surgeries, her diaper/nappy needed to be changed, so the nurses/I/we would carefully do it, but it was really eye-opening considering she just had major open heart surgery.
- Shocka1 5y agoAs a father of two little ones, my thoughts go out to you and your baby :)