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Infection and more surgery

What are club members' experiences with infection? I had my original pacer replaced and the incision site began to drain like crazy, So the doctor went back in in a second surgery to widen and clean the pocket. The incision site looks a lot better, but the doctor says I have infection in the pocket. He said I need a removal surgery and then a surgery to put the pacer on the other side of the chest. Really??? Has anyone else had to do this? What's it like?  Thanks!

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ROUTINE CATARACT SURGERY AND PACEMAKERS

Usually cataract surgery is done with local anesthesia and maybe a bit of consious sedation. Is it usually  the case that a PM tech is necessary to be in the OR? Does the eye doc request some sort of clearance from the pactient's EP cardiologist? Anyone have experience with cataract surgery?

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Tired

I had a pc put in 3 weeks ago. I am still very tired and sleepy all the time. Is this to be expected.

Thanks

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Dull pain across PM site

Hi

Anyone experienced a dull pain and pain into the left arm 4 weeks post surgery?

All has been ok until now... no pain at all last week.

Thanks 

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Neck pain

4 weeks post surgery and getting a lot of neck pain. Pain stems from above collar bone up the side of my neck.

Anyone got any tips or thoughts if this is normal?

Thanks

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RECOVERY SETBACK AND ANXIETY

Hi all.

Medtronic Surescan implanted for AV Block, second degree, on 5/21/18. Healthy, active 45 yo female and all went well. Woke up at 3:30 am a week later to tickling on my chest - was blood seeping from incision. Doctor admitted me and cleaned it up on a Weds and sent me home with antibiotics. Thursday night I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics and was admitted again. Friday morning they did surgery again to cauterize the heck out of me because my blood was not clotting and...

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A Newbie from the UK.

I found this club a couple of days ago, and already a couple of questions have been answered. I now know that the rather lumpy  area over my PM  will probably get much flatter, also it is quite normal to still feel pretty tired  12 days after the implant - being 74 next month cannot help!  Grateful thanks to the  founder and the members of the club.

Typical story here - I felt dizzy, husband realised my pulse was  very slow, spoke to emergency services...

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incision site care

Hi. I’m fairly new at this. I had HIS BUNDLE, 2 lead pacemaker implanted just 4 weeks ago. 

I had the glue over my incision instead of bandages and I did leave on for over a week. 

My question is, how soon can I start to use Mederma or silicone patches. The area is still very sensitive and sore. I find myself using gauze w loose fitting bandaid to keep some clothing from irritating it. Seatbelt is still a problem and use towel to cushion.

Any suggestions woul...

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Newbie

Hi! I'm a 60 year old female and just got the pacemaker on 5/22. My husband had the impression I would be on my feet and ready to to go by now. I haven't noticed a big difference. I am a side sleeper and that is probably why I am tired. But I was also wondering, I've been having some sort of pain in the middle of my chest when I breathe. Do you think it's something to be concerned about? I have enjoyed reading the messages on the site.

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Question

Ok i had my reconnection of my lead wirers this pass thursday. I am supposed to be doing back therphy  for my sciatic nerve ive had to cancel 3 times as of now. My first vist to see my dr is not till wed of next week. I was told do not lift my left arm above should height but they didnt tell me for how long . Im wanting to start therphy but im not sure how long i have to wait any one have any idea on this thank you

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CRT-D To be inserted in JUly

After 3 months of meds, Entresto, a beta blocker, a diuretic and a statin, my LVEF is still around 20%, and my lbbb hasn't improved much and my cardiologist said I need a CRT-D. This is to go in around July.
Any feedback as to what to expect is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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pain and swelling

sorry to keep hopping on, but I am now a little over 48 hours post-op and I am feeling alot of pressure and swelling from the site to side under arm I guess..   How long should this pressure feeling last?   I'm afraid to move this arm and maybe its making it worse.   Thx ahead for any feedback!

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Joined y’all Monday

Hi there. Got a Medtronic installed Monday, 5/21. I’m an active 45 yo woman who was suddenly feeling faint, dizzy, short of breath, etc. No prior medical history or meds (competed on the TV show Survivor twice in the past 5 years!). Went to cardiologist last week, wore a monitor 2 days and they called Friday and said to report for PM Monday. Still in shock but home now.

recovery question: pain is moderate but last night I was short of breath multiple times, dizzy/faint, and felt a...

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recent surgery

Hi everyone, Monday May 21st surgery, now two days out.   I have maligant neurocardiogenic syncope so hope it helps.   I found out via a reading I am pacing 93% of the time.   I was floored! cannot imagine how I functioned fairly well without it.   Glad to hear Tedd you are doing fine.   I shifted my worry from surgery now to full healing.   going to start walking again today.   Thx for having this forum!

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Your great . . .

Hi Greatful Heart,

Thanks for your kind response.

The best days for all of us is just ahead!

Thanks,

Ted

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24 hours post-op for pacemaker

I feel pretty good. A little tired from the anticipation from the time before getting the pacemaker.

i am able to walk around okay, and I feel my energy returning.

The reason I got pacemaker because of pauses up up to 6 seconds on 14 day Zio patch ( 13 episodes during the 14 days). Interesting, I took blood pressure throughout period and in was about normal 135/75. I am 68 years old.

i suggest any of you on the fence to get the pacemaker. Why risk having an acciden...

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Headaches after insertion

I had my device implanted yesterday. I had a very slow heart beat before and now ticking along at 60. Feel great lots of energy. 

 

Is it common to have ave slight headaches from time to time and like a tingling feeling. It has happened a few times and doesn’t last long. 

 

Trish 

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Tomorrow's the day!

Hi wanderer,

That's what I gotta remind myself: Give yourself some slack!

good advice. Helps me to prepare!

Thanks

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Tomorrow's the Day!with the procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning, it's just what I need to hear

Hi agentx86,

Good, encouraging advice: just go with flow.

with the procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning, it is just what I needed to hear and not let my imagination go wild. Thank you to all who responded to my post.

Trying to go into this with a positive attitude. From what you and others have said: there is light on the other side of the procedure. Thanks a million for taking the time to write me.  I won't forget and hope to be able to respond like you fo...

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Tommorrow's the Day!

Getting installed tommorrow. I feel okay. Will I be well enough to go to work Thursday?

how about driving, I had a stroke last year and drive with my right hand; left arm/ hand are not involved.

Brand new member today. Thanks for your support!

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