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After effects of pacemaker procedure
- by Daz
- 2020-08-06 16:53:31
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1220 views
- 3 comments
I have found that I am more breathless now,even walking short distance on level ground since pacemaker,cardiolgists cant find reason for this,has anyone else had this problem
When Do I feel Better?
- by WKTEX
- 2020-08-04 18:36:38
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1047 views
- 4 comments
I've always had a slow heart beat. It was in the mid-40's and then as I got older it started to slip into the 30's. That's when they convinced me to go with a pace maker, even though I didn't feel bad or exhibit symptoms. The device was impalnted Friday (4 days ago), and I feel worse now than before the surgery. It's hard to describe the feeling, but I just don't feel right. At times I feel great and then I feel sluggish as if I&#...
Bruising / shortness of breath
- by Mom721
- 2020-08-01 21:25:06
- Surgery & Recovery
- 956 views
- 3 comments
Hello,
Very new to all of this just had surgery on the 21st. Biotronik put in and I am type 2 diabetic. I have really bad bruising on underside of left arm and left side is this normal? I also get short of breath when I go from room to room. Am I expecting to much to soon? I am 85.
Sub pectoral fitting
- by Ironman5000
- 2020-08-01 07:59:58
- Surgery & Recovery
- 941 views
- 3 comments
Hi
My first post
I am having a dual chamber pacemaker fitted on the 10th to correct night time bradycardia. Am thinking of asking for it to be fitted sub pectorally as am quite active. Any thoughts on the benefits or downsides of this?
wound
- by vandyike
- 2020-07-27 13:23:44
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1453 views
- 4 comments
on average how long does it take for wound to heal. I'm 3 wks post surgery and strips remain
SOB
- by Janet70
- 2020-07-26 20:40:15
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1001 views
- 3 comments
Hi,
My pace maker was placed 2 weeks ago and I am feeling light headed when bending over and recently some SOB. EP turned on the automactic reposne that adjust to my hert rate does anyone experience this?
Belinda
New Pacemaker
- by TheWickerMan
- 2020-07-25 20:01:39
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1030 views
- 4 comments
Hi,
I'm very new to all this having had a pacemaker fitted yesterday.
Recovery is going ok I think, it's a reactive one so should only be active when my heartbeat drops below a certain level. While relaxing tonight I'm getting sensations of what feels like one large palpitation every now and again.
Has anyone else had this? Feels very odd and unsettling! Is this a normal feeling to have while things are new and settling down?
James
wound
- by vandyike
- 2020-07-25 16:37:18
- Surgery & Recovery
- 933 views
- 2 comments
Going on 3rd week and somewhat slower than expected . Bruising was extensive and slow to heal. Am wondering how long before strips begin to fall off. Mine don't seem to want to. Been following the rule faithfully .7-8 showers in full mode. Nurse ws going to send something to get them started. Anyone use something . Thanks
When can i ride my bike?
- by wambajamba
- 2020-07-25 11:42:56
- Surgery & Recovery
- 2629 views
- 9 comments
Hi everyone, i did try to do a search in the forums for an answer but i did not find anything specific or i dont know how to properly search. lol... anyway... had my PM installed on July 2, today is the 25th so just over 3 weeks ago. I have a dual chamber Medtronic something or other for bradycaria... i feel my healing process is going well, i still have a noticable lump where i was glued back up and it feels like dead skin, i am thinking this will go away with time so not too worried about t...
Pics are amazing
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-22 06:10:06
- Surgery & Recovery
- 894 views
- 0 comments
Guys you are great! Looking good in surgery pics.
Thanks for comment
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-22 04:36:19
- Surgery & Recovery
- 908 views
- 1 comments
Tracey
Thank you so much for info. The more I know the better I feel about what to expect and being prepared.
Best wishes
Izzy
PS Where do you find gallery pics?
Sometimes I post daft messages
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-21 15:40:12
- Surgery & Recovery
- 832 views
- 2 comments
Gemita
Thank you for your kindness and patience. I really appreciate the help you have given in answering my more serious posts. The last post didn't quite come out right. It seemed trivial for me to be asking about what you can and can't wear when my other posts were very serious so I was trying to make a joke of it.!
I had read that you have to be careful with straps and pressure on the site, so didn't know what type of bra is best. Also I had read about one ma...
Hi I'm back for more
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-21 13:24:15
- Surgery & Recovery
- 891 views
- 2 comments
This is a great site. I am so grateful for the comments as I had no idea how to get info before from people with first hand experience. I have now been told I have AV type 2, stage 2 block, if that helps. (Sounds like an exam cert!). I haven't any symptoms. I had my pulse taken for something else and was found to have a slow heart rate and eventually had an appointment for an ECG. I don't think they expected to find anything. Obviously, I am one of the lucky ones. I just wish I could...
Thanks guys
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-20 18:59:57
- Surgery & Recovery
- 786 views
- 1 comments
Your comments today have been really helpful and cheered me up. Now I feel apprehensive rather than terrified!
Bye for now
All the best
Izzy
So what does it look like?!!!
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-20 17:13:07
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1043 views
- 6 comments
Hi fellow club members
Would anyone like to tell me how large the scars are and if you get another one when the batteries are replaced?
Thanks in anticipation.
All good wishes
Izzy
Thank you
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-20 10:45:58
- Surgery & Recovery
- 808 views
- 1 comments
Hi
Not sure how you reply to individual comments. Do you message direct?
I really appreciate you taking the trouble to reply. It's so good to know there are people out there who understand.
Very best wishes
Izzy
Should I get a pacemaker?
- by Izzy M
- 2020-07-20 08:09:37
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1034 views
- 6 comments
Hi
I am a new user in the UK and this is my first post.
I have been advised to have a PM fitted due to AV stage 2. At present I don't have any symptoms. I Zumba dance, do the garden and pretend to go to the gym.
Having found this problem they have advised me to have the PM as a preventative measure. Obviously, if I had symptoms I would be really grateful.
I would prefer to carry on as I am. Does level 2 always progress to stage 3?
I am worried tha...
New pacemaker
- by Crooksy05
- 2020-07-15 14:29:56
- Surgery & Recovery
- 1205 views
- 6 comments
Hi guys
Im now 7 days with my new pacemaker and still very much in pain and discomfort. It's feels like the pacemaker is pressing against something in my chest and is very uncomfortable when walking. Is this normal and will there become a time where I don't feel it and can just get on with my life. Feeling very down at the moment.
one week pain
- by vandyike
- 2020-07-15 06:48:16
- Surgery & Recovery
- 922 views
- 3 comments
today is 1 week anniversary of pm insert. first few days pain was tolerable but since has gotten worse. sleep hard to come by . Called Dr yesterday and was told to take tylonal and keep moving arm. been doing that since day one. left shoulder puffy and tender. tell me it goes away. have telemed appt next Wed. have had several surgeries but pain aways decreased and not increased
PM with Breast implants
- by MissyMAK
- 2020-07-13 22:34:52
- Surgery & Recovery
- 838 views
- 1 comments
I had breast reconstruction surgery and have subpectoral implants. I now need a PM. Is there anyone that has fone thru this and can tell me about their experience?
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