MRSA in pacemaker site

I just spent 28 days in the hospital. I wound up with MRSA in my pacemaker site. After fighting the infection for a week I had to have the pacemaker removed. I had also had epicardial sinus lead placement, so they were really worried about the infection traveling right to my heart. Luckily that didn't happen. I have gotten a new pacemaker/defib on the right side now. They just put it in Tues. I went into the hospital March 5th. Sure was good to get home yesterday. They were unable to place a sinus lead this time, so the two sides of my heart still won't work together like they should, but I am protected from sudden cardiac arrest. But the cardio myopathy is not being treated. Not the outcome I hoped for, but better than some things that could have happened. Susan

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Susan

by Pookie - 2010-04-02 09:04:30

Hi.

Wow, what a journey you just went thru!!!!!!!

It seems to me you have a very good attitude which is half the battle.

Life is hard. All we can do is our best and take each day as it comes.

I wish you the very very best of luck.

Take care,
Pookie

Susan

by ro - 2010-04-05 12:04:43

Okay, if you can go through all that and you are on your computer reaching out, I have nothing to complain about. I am having surgery tomorrow and compared to yours it should be a piece of cake. Stay well and thanks for the update.

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