Hello from a new member

I received my PM on Aug 20 for tachy/brachy. Quite a shock and still coming to terms. This website has been amazingly helpful and I'll continue to monitor. Going for my first post op check next week, with a lot of questions.
Mortisha

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by ILoominatedEKG - 2012-09-08 09:09:28

Some docs have a tendency to tap dance around questions they don't have definitive answers for. Be assertive. If they didn't answer the question, ask it again.

In my opinion, EPs and CTs do a poor job of preparing a patient for post op pain, side effects, and symptoms to NOT ignore. They darned sure didn't prepare me and denied what was wrong.

your 1st post op check

by hoppenjan - 2012-09-10 03:09:38

Mortisha,

I am a recent recipient of this electronic gadget too. I go see my doctor for the first follow up visit in 4 days.

Perhpas you could tell me a little bit about your 1st visit - what you did, what you discussed and what you did not discuss that you wished you had.

Thanks

First check up

by Mortisha - 2012-09-13 01:09:20

Was very anxious. Rang to check that tech had been arranged (hadn't) Had ECG. Questions for tech
1) Alarm - buzz or vibrate.
2) Is PM MRI compatible
3) Are leads in place
4) Can you use TENS machine etc
5? Who can I call for tech advice.
6) Copy of print out
Saw Dr. Had pacemaker adjusted for exercise and changed meds. Questions
1) Can I now raise arm, drive , dig etc
2) What about future problems - what to look for
3) Any heart muscle/chanber damage
4) Why dual leads
5) Remote monitoring.

Back in 3 months - hope my tiredness/dizziness improve.

Good luck - don't be intimidated.
Mortisha

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