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Hello all. I just join a few mins ago. I had my pm implanted March of last yr at the age of 31. I was awake through the whole procedure and I did pretty well. I haven't had any complication with my pm thus far. I had a complete heart blockage and I am fully dependent on my pm. I am blessed to have had my pm implanted when I did.

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Welcome heartoflove!

by TalkinCardio - 2012-09-16 12:09:04

We are glad to have you here. I cannot imagine being awake through the whole thing. Is that how you preferred it?

Cathy

Good for you

by ElectricFrank - 2012-09-16 12:09:10

Welcome to the forum. Always like to hear from someone who stayed awake during the implant. The best part of doing that way for me was experiencing my HR jumping from 26 to 75 or so when it was turned on.

frank

I actually had to insist on it

by ElectricFrank - 2012-09-17 01:09:16

The anesthesiologist was concerned. He and I came to an agreement that since he would have an IV in my arm anyway that I would ask if I wanted something. I made it very clear that I didn't want anyone deciding for me that I needed it.

Actually, both my implant and replacement were simpler than a dental appointment. I don't mind being completely out like when I had back surgery in the 80's. That was major surgery requiring paralytic agents to allow work on the spine. If I was having the pacer placed deeper like under a muscle, having an ICD tested as part of the procedure it might be different as well.

frank

You know you're wired when...

Your signature looks like an EKG.

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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.