1st Checkup

Just got my pacemaker (Boston scientific S606) implanted on March 26,12 for tachybrady-syndrome and chronotrophic incompetence. Its a DDDR, which after doing some research actually makes sense to me now. I was able to return to work two weeks post op, but am nervous about my first outpatient checkup to check the settings in July. I definetly feel a lot better. But sometimes i notice my HR up in the 120-130s and I am not doing anything strenuous. My settings are set at 70/130. Does this mean I have to get them changed? And what actually happens when my HR goes above 130? I know if it goes below seventy the pacer kicks in...this is all so new to me. Never thought I'd have a pacer at 26. But I guess with my Heart Disease it needed to be done. Thanks in advance for your comments.

3 Comments

same problem

by michelle29 - 2012-05-09 02:05:49

wow, i am 30 and was 29 when my PM was put in. My settings are 65/150. I had to get 5 adjustments so far. My rate would increase so fast when i would walk to the bathroom, even just up. Have you had it changed yet? Its normal to have it changed. i am about 7 months post proceedure.

update

by jessicaflores4704 - 2012-05-11 09:05:50

I dont go in for my appt until july. I will ask to get it changed then. Its so weird even just turning in bed, by HR increases. But overall I feel so much better in the last two months post procedure. Definently should have gotten this done sooner but my nerves wouldnt let me. I was so nervous! Ill keep you posted.

UPDATE

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In fact after the final "tweaks" of my pacemaker programming at the one year check up it is working so well that I forget I have it.