Follow Up Visit

I had my follow up visit this afternoon and all went well. I was a nervous wreck, broke down a few times worrying something would be wrong and they would need to operate again or put me on medication but I got the great news that I am as good as new and I can resume my life as I did before the PM implant! The doctor also confirmed that whenever I am ready (and of course as long as my OBGYN is on board) we can have another baby.

In fact my heart is actually using the PM less than anticipated so that is fabulous.

I got to pick up my 2 year old daughter today and hug her while standing up. It was fantastic. And I am looking forward to sleeping without a sling on my left arm tonight for the first time in over a month!

Now I need to battle the mental side of things which has been very difficult for me. I am seeing a therapist for the first time in my life this week. I am hoping it will help give me the tools for a full recovery. I suspect the mental side is going to take a bit longer than the physical and I know I need someone to help me along the way. I am my own worst enemy when it comes to letting the anxiety/stress/fears take over.

I am so happy to have found this group.

Kirsten

3 Comments

Wonderful!

by SaraTB - 2011-03-29 05:03:54

That's wonderful news - thank you for sharing it with us! I'm delighted to see how much more confident you're feeling, having had the "all clear", physically. You're doing absolutely the right thing in seeing the therapist, so don't feel embarrassed about it, ever. You're looking after your health, which is the best way to look after your family. You just need some help over the bumps in the road, that's all.

Good for you!

Good news

by Sue H. - 2011-03-29 08:03:13

So glad to hear your good news, now remember that ----good news. Yes the emotional toll that having a pacemaker can play on us is very common but you will find as the days go on you will think about it less and less. If fearful thoughts come into your mind, change your thinking and don't dwell on them. That can be your worst enemy. You have a two year old who can distract you anytime which is a happy thing. (-: Seeing a therapist will also help you and you made the smart decision to do that. Just remember - think good thoughts as they become things. Best to you - Sue

good for you!

by Tracey_E - 2011-03-29 12:03:05

Glad to hear you go the all clear! And good for you making an appointment to get some help rather than dragging it out dealing with it alone. The emotional healing can be a lot worse than the physical, esp for the young patients, and a good therapist can get you through it faster. We are here to help, too, there are quite a few of us who got them young and we live full, active, perfectly normal healthy lives. I had both of my babies after I got my pm. I had normal pregnancies and deliveries, even worked out right up until the delivery both times. Good luck!

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