Pacemaker/Defibrillator

• by suzee734
• 2012-10-09 03:10:30
• Complications
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In early May, I had a triple bypass and at that time, after healing i was informed that I would need to have a new device installed due to my other device bing outdated and needing a new batter. I have since recovered from my triple bypass and in early September, I had a new device installed and a new lead that went down to the area of the bypass. Everything seemed to be fine for the first week, then I started collecting fluids around the pacemaker and eventually it started seeping out of the corner of the incision. A month later and I continue to have a watery with a tinge of bloody fluid seeping out of the scar. It used to accumulate and then leak for a few hours but now it seems that as soon as the fluid is building up, it is seeping out. The Dr. continues to tell me it isn't infection but that my body may be trying to reject the device. He said eventually, after scare tissue forms, my body will accept the device and will not collect the fluid. I have been on two forms of antiobiotic through all of this. During my visit yesterday tot he Dr. they said i could bandage the wound up again and to come back in 10 days. Sound familiar to anyone?? Thanks!