Getting Pacemaker & Lead replaced Friday

Hi Everyone,

I am going to have my pacemaker and aterial lead replaced this Friday. The battery was getting low and with the radiation treatment and interrogation every day, for 25 days, really drained the battery. I have had my pacemaker for 8 years and my aterial lead has been deteriorating for over a year now. I will have to stay in the hospital overnight Friday due to the lead change.

Once my pacemaker is changed and working properly then I will have my esophageal cancer surgery the 1st week in June.  All I have been doing is having dr appts, tests, bloodwork and getting ready for these 2 events.

Wish me luck

Tom

5 Comments

Get well soon!

by Sue H. - 2011-04-25 03:04:02

I just want to wish you the best for your pacemaker/lead change and of course the surgery which will be ahead of you. Just good thoughts I'm sending your way and a little prayer to my healing angels for you. Best..... Sue

Best wishes

by sarge - 2011-04-25 03:04:26

Good luck Tom, in just a few months it will all be back to business as usual, milk all the attention you can....lol take care, Sarge....

Hi Tom:)

by Pookie - 2011-04-25 03:04:28

I am so glad you keep us up-to-date as you are a very valued member and we all appreciate your openness, kindness, and participation on this site.

You sure have a lot on your plate, but I'm sure you will get through everything just fine.

Like Magster, I wish you nothing but the best and I'm sending you all the best thoughts I have:)

All the best my friend.

Hugs,
Pookie

good luck!

by Tracey_E - 2011-04-26 03:04:09

Best of luck to you, Tom! Wishing your drs their best day ever and you a speedy recovery from both surgeries.

a soothing prayer

by keveri - 2011-04-27 02:04:03

The following prayer always gives me strength
Let go Let God

Dear Lord, You are the great physician. I turn to You in my sickness asking for help.
I put myself under Your loving care praying that I may know Your healing grace and wholeness.
Help me to find love in this strange world and to feel Your presence by my bed both day and night.
Give my doctors and nurses wisdom that they may understand my illness.
Steady and guide them with Your strong hand.
Reach out Your hand to me and touch my life with Your peace. Amen

Caring thoughts, Jan

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