This problem is much more frequent than you imagine. The incidence of sternal infections and debriding the sternum runs as high as 5 % in some areas. It is usually seen in folks who have a history of heavy smoking, diabetes, renal problems, surgery that is very long, and multiple transfusions. Once you recuperate from the surgery, one must be careful to not traumatize the central chest, but you should be able to enjoy normal life, with restrictions as you mention, and you will need to be flexible in some situations. BUT, remember that the rate of survival of problems like you describe is less than 50%, so you are a lucky man. Enjoy the life you have.
arch s miller ms md facs
Thank you for your response
You are so right in that I am a lucky man... I feel that I am lucky in having such support around me ....family, medical TEAM, ongoing clinics and now forums such as this
again thank you and I would be interested in hearing from like patients