Woo Hoo! Had my first checkup!

Today was the big day...my first office visit since my Medtronic implant 8 days ago. I feel 100% better after being told that I am doing great! Got many of my questions answered and then some! I had been having some "wierd sensations" which is about the only way I can describe them and during my visit had another one. Seems like I must be one of the sensitive ones (my words) who can tell when my PM self tests. What a relief. Sure wish I would have been told that several days ago. Brought me much anxiety! For those of you who have been told you need a PM, you have found a website with some very caring and educated folks who understand just how you feel. I can only share what I have experienced. I was very fearful at first...this was sprung on me on a Sunday afternoon and surgery was 7 am Monday. A friend of mine gave me a definition of fear that I hope I never forget. It is False Evidence Appearing Real. God bless y'all, Jeane

6 Comments

Congrats!

by DC Pacer - 2010-01-26 04:01:12

Jeane it took me 10 months and some tinkering with the settings, but my PM tech, doctor and I finally got this thing programmed right. Glad to hear that you are doing well!

DC

Great News

by Bionic Man - 2010-01-26 08:01:00

I'm happy to hear your doing so well. It was a shock when
I found out I needed a pacer but I never want to feel the way I did before the PM again.
Good Luck
Bob

give it time

by dwelch - 2010-01-27 01:01:49


At 8 days it is still brand new. You need to give the leads some time to develop scar tissue (affects the electrical resistance), let your body heal from the surgery, the drugs, etc.

It will settle in. Maybe it wont need to self test over time or maybe that is something they can turn off once you settle in if it is still getting your attention.

Self test

by ElectricFrank - 2010-01-27 01:01:53

Unless there is some reason for frequent self tests it can be set to run them during the night. My is set for around 3:00AM

frank

Great definition of fear

by paulb - 2010-01-30 12:01:34

My sister just said that to me the other day! that is really cool. I am getting my pacemaker on wednesday and hope all goes well. I hope you continue to do well. :))

Great definition of fear

by paulb - 2010-01-30 12:01:35

My sister just said that to me the other day! that is really cool. I am getting my pacemaker on wednesday and hope all goes well. I hope you continue to do well. :))

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