Update on CHB after AVNRT Ablasion

Good afternoon everyone! I'm still in a complete heart block on day 26 and had a 20 minute episode this last Wednesday where I become flushed, shakey and lightheaded without a syncopal episode. I haven't had any episodes since but my phsician called today and we are going to more forward with the pacemaker. I just wanted to thank everyone for their speedy responsed with all my questions and easing my mind. It definately puts a damper on things but it seems as though most to everyone have had good experiences and live a very active life after the insertion so I'm just excited to move on and live! Is there anything I need to get to prepare for having a pacemaker. I have a buisness trip the 16-19th and my doc feels I could still go if I feel up to it, any thoughts on this. Thanks again everyone!

4 Comments

bummer!

by Tracey_E - 2012-09-30 05:09:37

Darn, I was hoping you'd come out of it on your own!

Traveling soon after isn't a big deal but get someone to help with your bags. When you go through security at the airport, the new 3d scanners are ok but avoid the metal detectors. If you end up with a pat down, tell them where you're sore and explain you can't lift your left arm above shoulder level.

Take a button down top to the hospital. You won't want to contort to pull anything over your head or put on a bra to come home.

Talk to your dr about placement. The most common place is just under the skin, just under the collarbone. Depending on your build, this might make seatbelts and bra straps uncomfortable, some for a while, some long term. If he goes a little deeper and lower, it will be less conspicuous.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Placement

by TRL28 - 2012-09-30 07:09:12

The doctor said he's going to place it near my axillary area under my breast tissue. He said its a little trickier to place but less conspicuous and unless someone is checking out my armpit area it won't be seen :) From what I read its a little longer recovery but benefits in the end... if I can handle being in a heart block for this long I think I can handle a little pain for a little longer. Does most people spend the night after placement? Thanks again!

recovery

by Tracey_E - 2012-09-30 09:09:01

It's common to spend the night. They like the check the pm the next morning and sometimes do an xray to make sure the leads haven't shifted.

Mine is buried under the breast and I love it. No lump, no visible scar. I was probably a little more sore than others and it took a bit longer to be 100% but it wasn't a big deal. I got by on tylenol after the first day or two.

Best wishes

by Acubarry - 2012-09-30 09:09:50

All the best for the procedure - I think everyone spends the night in hospital after the procedure - it's quite a whack to the shoulder - but you'll feel better almost immediately. The real danger is doing too much too soon - least it was for me. Give yourself a good weeks rest, and give the old left arm several weeks to recover. Feeling too good too soon can be deceptive.
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