Week 2 After TOS Surgery: The Do's, Don'ts, and Helpful Advice
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2020
- This video is exactly two weeks post-op from rib resection and scalenectomy to treat Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Tune in for some helpful tip and products that I have used that have helped in the recovery process. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay tuned for more updates!
I think that it is very well to share own experiences with another patients , who went through similiar therapy and postoperative periods. It is very great idea.
Thank you so much for you videos! I am 2.5 weeks post-op and these are so helpful! Excited to watch the rest and know what to expect! Hope you're still feeling great!
Doing better as time goes on! I’m hoping to post an update video soon!
How are you doing
Thanks for the info and advice. I’m 4 days post op from my resection and scalenes. I’m constipated and hurts like crazy when I cough. I’m hoping to be off oxycodone by next week
I hope you're recovery is going well!
I just had first rib resection last week Tuesday after having V-TOS
The first 6 days I was experiencing pain on the chest side of resection (under Colour bone) day 6 I started having crazy pain from my shoulder until my 2/3 fingers and the pain at the rib location calmed down. Has anyone experienced this strong pain on the upper and lower part of the hand?
Fist thank so much it’s been very helpful watch and learn from someone whose been in the same situation . I had the same TOS surgery June 29 at Vanderbilt , I’m home still with a lot of pain ( mostly sharp stabbing pain from my back to my hearth ) and no able to reduce pain med , it felt warm on the incision place for awhile ? Also I noticed your elbow surgery I had the same from a cubic release done 2 years ago
You’re welcome, I’m glad this page has helped 😊 the pain stayed with me for a good 2-3 weeks, so it looks like you’re still within that window. I had to stop the strong pain medication, but I did rely on ibuprofen and Tylenol around the clock for the first 1.5-2 weeks. And yes, I’ve heard that since TOS is not that common, it’s typical that there may have been previous surgeries done before they explore TOS!
At 2min in you mentioned your back muscles , hurting . Was this area hurting prior to the Surgey as well. I have pain in the upper trapezoid area and scalpula /back of the rib pain too
How many appointments and days did you have to go to Mayo to get all the testing done prior to your surgery? Did you do two separate trips or more?
Is there any way to get in touch with you personally ? My daughter is in surgery as we speak for this, and I was wondering if there was a way to get in touch with you privately instead of here in You tube ? Thank you so much .........your videos will help her immensely.
Thanks again my surgery was Tuesday I can only tolerate paracetamol due to acid pain. I had my incision under collarbone first rib, scalenes and pec work. Can only sleep sitting up. Was this sane with you and did you get burning in the chest? I have been doing breathing exercises. I drained about 200mls from my lung drain. I am struggling atm and hope it passes soon. Thanks for your help xx
Yes, it was a burning kind of pain! It sounds like you’re on track…I hope your first week has been smooth!
Thanks so much. Yes 10 days in now luckily lungs were good but it’s very prickly feeling now from stitches and so tight on my chest where I have the two incisions. I hope that passes soon. Hope you are well xx
Thanks so much. Yes 10 days in now luckily lungs were good but it’s very prickly feeling now from stitches and so tight on my chest where I have the two incisions. I hope that passes soon. Hope you are well xx
Thanks so much. Yes 10 days in now luckily lungs were good but it’s very prickly feeling now from stitches and so tight on my chest where I have the two incisions. I hope that passes soon. Hope you are well xx
Thanks so much. Yes 10 days in now luckily lungs were good but it’s very prickly feeling now from stitches and so tight on my chest where I have the two incisions. I hope that passes soon. Hope you are well xx
I just had my emg on January 14 2021. I have thorasic outlet syndrome. Im on lyrica for fibromyalgia but it doesn't help with tos and my Dr just stopped my therapy cuz it was making it worse. These issues started back in 2019 and just keeps getting worse. Is there anything that helped before having surgery or to get you to surgery.
I did try gabapentin (I could only tolerate 100mg a day because of the drowsiness it caused), but it didn’t help me much. I tried pregabalin as well, but it was too strong, and I was “out of it”, so I discontinued after a week. Deep tissue massages helped me get by, and really, I avoided any big stressors, like lifting heavy things or doing activities with repetitive motion. I also would take hot showers, and let the water hit my neck, then down the shoulder and arm for a bit. I would also consider acupuncture from someone with a lot of experience because it’s helped me some post-surgery.
@@thoracicoutletsyndromether8930 I'm currently waiting for a MRI. I'm on lyrica but it only helps with my fibromyalgia. I can't tolerate the generic form or gabapentin. I do the hot showers but it doesn't do much for me anymore. I'm from south Texas, where did you have to go for surgery?
@@beautifuldarkness956 I ended up going to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for surgery
What state are you from? I know you said you had to travel for yourself as well, I just didn't catch where you traveled from.
@@beautifuldarkness956 I’m also from South Texas 😬
I can’t lay on either side after scalenotomy 😢
alicia Alam oh man, that’s tough 😕 have you tried sleeping propped up or with a wedge pillow? You can still turn slightly to the side, but the majority of the weight is still on your back
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The Road to Recovery I’m actually sleeping on my side now, it was a 6 day thing, thank god its passed x
alicia Alam glad you are better!!
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The Road to Recovery thankyou take best of care x
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The Road to Recovery I have to lay on a flat towel unfortunately due to lower back issues
If I pop my neck up it causes pain lower back have to be completely flat x