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Hi All,

I've just returned home (UK) from Lanzarote where my wife and I had been on holiday complete with a pacemaker which was fitted on December 31st.

We returned back on Tuesday 8th and I'm now waiting to see a consultant which hopefully is being arranged by my GP.

The question I have is:- I still feel nauseous from time to time, is this to be expected? I'm a little concerned as I didn't get chance to speak to the surgeon who carried out the procedure (language barrier) so really don't know what to expect.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

8 Comments

Hello Mike

by IAN MC - 2013-01-13 08:01:41

Your post leaped out at me because my wife and I are flying out to Lanzarote on Thursday ! Do I read you right..you had the PM fitted in Lanzarote ? A holiday with a difference eh !

Having a pacemaker does not cause nausea ! I wonder what strange Spanish anaesthetics and sedatives you were given or were you conscious during the procedure ?

It is just possible that you are still having side-effects until all of the drugs are out of your system ...v unlikely after this time I would think . Did you eat some dodgy tapas ?

Best of luck

Ian

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by Tracey_E - 2013-01-13 08:01:56

I agree with Ian, nothing about getting a pm should cause nausea unless you are still on medication that might be causing it. But nearly 2 weeks later, you shouldn't be on anything.

Interesting choice of vacation souvenir :o)

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by casati1 - 2013-01-13 09:01:25

Hi Tracey/Mike,

Thanks for your comments, I will remember Lanzarote with some affection, probably saved my life as my condition hadn't been diagnosed in this country even though I'd lost consciousness on a number of occassions whilst in restaurants!

Mike,

You are correct, my PM was fitted in Lanzarote and I have to say that the treatment (and cleanliness of the hospital) was first class.

Having read your comments I'm going to speak to my GP tomorrow and insist on an appointment with a specilaist sooner rather than later.

On a sporting theme, I'm a keen cyclist (100 plus miles a week), how long should I wait until I ride my bike again?

Regards,

Mike

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by IAN MC - 2013-01-13 10:01:05

Hi Mike If I need a hospital in Lanzarote I will now go with increased confidence !

I do a bit of cycling , not as much as you though ( I did London to Oxford this year...about 65 miles ) . Cycling is pretty PM-friendly ; I would take it easy in the first 6 weeks and avoid very bumpy roads ( and UK potholes ! ) until the leads have bedded in properly. After that there should be no limitations,

There are some avid cyclists in the PM club who may give you more advice

Cheers

Ian

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by Tattoo Man - 2013-01-13 10:01:34


........................do you ride a Casat ??i..lovely machines !

TM...a Hetchins Man

Hi Casati.........................

by Tattoo Man - 2013-01-13 10:01:39


....................oddly enough I was only discussing this with my Surgeon last week. Now whilst your nausea issue may well be related to other things,..my Surgeon Dr Alistair Sandilands Glenfield Leicester said that such nauseous feelings are often attributable to the Vaso-Vagal nerve that, if I got this right has a direct link between Stomach and Heart.

I recall discussing this with IAN MC a long while back but have only just got this 'confirmation'

It might be just as well to see your GP though

Best wishes Tattoo Man East Mids UK

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by Tracey_E - 2013-01-13 10:01:52

Check with your dr before doing any activity, but as long as you feel good you can probably get on a stationary bike as soon as you feel up to it. Drs vary on how long we need to take it easy but the average is 6 weeks. We can get aerobic exercise in during that time but no lifting and no raising the left arm (assuming your pm is on the left) higher than shoulder level. Simply riding a bike while you heal is ok but I'd stick to the stationary bike if it were me. Bump in the road probably won't feel too good until things heal more, and you can't risk a fall.

Something to be aware of, the settings they send us home with are often not what an active person needs. You didn't mention what your diagnosis was but there are a number of settings on the pm that can be adjusted to accommodate vigorous exercise. Often they like us to heal before they mess with it, and when they make changes they like to do it in small increments. Don't be surprised or discouraged if it takes some tweaking to get it right.

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by casati1 - 2013-01-15 08:01:06

Dear all,

Thanks for all your guidance and comments, unfortunately I've given up on the NHS to sort out a consultation for me and have arranged a private consultation with Dr Mike Norell at Wolverhampton New Cross Heart Centre on Friday, it's money well spent just to put my mind at rest.

Hi Tattoo Man,

I have two Casati's, one aluminium and the other carbon, both lovely machines.

My e-mail address is michaelcox158@btinternet.com should you wish to share your experience of this make of bike.

Kind Regards,

Mike

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