When will I feel better?

I am 46 years old and had a pacemaker put in 2 weeks ago, and still am not up to par. I can only work about 4 hours a day until I wear out. I had 2 previous SA node modifications. The last one was 4 years ago. My doctor said it will take time. I read about how much energy people have after, I think they forgot to put energy in my unit....how long will it take before I'm up to speed?

4 Comments

be patient

by ohiolaura - 2012-10-04 11:10:54

You might want to be more patient,2 weeks isnt long in my opinion.I honestly can say it took me 6 weeks(about to the day) to get back alot of the old me.
Im 49,and thats just how it was for me,and I was in shape,and very active prior to,this was not planned for me at all.
Im now at 3 months,and am feeling about back to normal,I think you just need to give yourself more time,its a big change,mentally and physically.
Were all different,so Im sure the healing is different,take it slow......you have the time!

PATIENCE & GRATITUDES ~ ~ ~

by Carolyn65 - 2012-10-05 12:10:55

Each person reacts differently to any type of 'surgery' and/or implant in your body.

Please listen to your own body and do what it tells you ~ plenty of rest, no lifting, no raising arm(s) above incision, no arm sling on the arm (due to the possible' freeze' of the elbow, etc. causing Xtensive rehab/recuup )~

I think it took me, off/on and good days & bad days to get back to 'normal' about 6 wks. ~ whatever 'normal' may be to each one of us. Every few days were a lil' better than the day before ~ SMILE ~

Hang in there & Keep us Posted ~
Carolyn G. in TEXAS ~ BBrrrrrr Is On The Way ~

Pain meds?

by kermiehiho - 2012-10-07 06:10:19

Are you on any pain meds due to the pm implantation? For the first month or so, I would start falling asleep while working at home after only a couple hours, and end up taking like a four hour nap. AND I would sleep normally at night. I thought this was really weird until I realized I'd been taking pain meds. It's a gradual process, and I can't remember when I stopped being so tired, but it does go back to normal over time.

When will I feel better?

by DGaravuso - 2012-10-07 10:10:13

I want to thank each of you for the encouraging words. I have known I have needed the pm for about 4 years. I am not on any pain meds or anything like that. My doc told me this week that since my organs are not used to "normal" blood flow since I was not pumping at full capacity for so long it will just take time. I have made peace with that. Seriously, I am not a blog kinda person but you all have been so kind and just knowing I'm not the only one like this gives me great comfort.
Dawn

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