2 weeks now and I have device check

2 weeks now. I have a device and incision check today. I am not sure what questions I should be asking. Can anyone tell me things that you did ask and things you wised you asked? I am having some "swings" in fluid retention -- 2 to 3 pounds differece since yesterday but by tomorrow I could have lost 4? How long should/do you limit light lifting? Thanks for all you answers it makes a great deal of difference in coping and learning as one gets on with their life.

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You know what YOU want to know !

by IAN MC - 2013-03-25 03:03:15

Hello imed2u . You haven't given us much info ..e.g. How do you feel ? Why did you have a PM fitted ?

Questions I would be asking are :-

-- Are you satisfied with the way the PM is working ?

-- Are you making any adjustments to the settings, if so why ?

-- What % of the day is the PM assisting your heart (assuming that you are not 100 % dependent on it )

-- How many years do you expect the batteries to last on your current level of usage ?

-- Could I have a copy of the printout summary and would you explain the relevant parts to me ?

-- When do you recommend that I can function normally in terms of lifting objects / doing exercise etc ?

-- When is my next appointment and how frequent are they ?

-- Can I ring you at any time if I have any problems or questions and what is your number. ?

You need to ask your Dr about the fluid retention. I suspect it is nothing to do with the PM

Best of luck

Ian

2 weeks now and I have a device check

by imed2u - 2013-03-26 02:03:05

Thank Ian,
Your questions help me to ask other questions that I did not know were or could be related to the PM. THanks to you I know that I am 100% dependent on the PM. Next month wehn I go in, I will start using the Lattitude monitor at home.

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