Originally Posted by mm80

Hi everyone, those of you who may have read my earlier posts know that I am scheduled for a thymectomy next thursday, was given no option but to have a medial sternotomy / spilt sternum, my question is those who have had the same procedure what was your recovery time like / pain and any other information you may think is necessary. My biggest dilemma is been a single mum with two toddlers and trying to explain to them mommy cant lift you does anyone know how long you are unable to lift things for? anyways I look forward to hearing all your thymectomy / sternotomy stories, have a great day / night everyone till next time

Melissa