T minus 35 hours

My pacemaker insertion is scheduled for Thursday at 11am. I'm nervous and anxious. I want to feel better, but not have to have surgery to do it. It's not a typical insertion. I'm thankful for general anesthesia. I just want it done so I can stop thinking about it.

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Good luck

by Janey L - 2013-05-14 01:05:10

Hi. Just wanted to say hi & wish you the best for your implant on Thursday. With GA you won't feel a thing. I had sedation for my implant & that was great because I was in & out of sleep. I was aware of what was going on & could talk to the staff, but was also in a "happy place" with the sedation so didn't mind what they were doing. At times I fell asleep.

Just think how much better you'll feel afterwards, once the PM is in.

Chels....good luck to you on Thursday too, hope all goes well.

I'll be thinking of you both!

Best wishes
Janey

hmm

by Chels - 2013-05-14 01:05:25

Busy day for us, I too am checking in for surgery at 11am on Thursday for my replacement device and lead extraction and replacement. I will be thinking of you down in Missouri! The anticipation is by far the worst part. As long as I make it into the hospital and get the drugs I know I'll be fine after that...it's everything and every thought leading up to it that doesn't do us any good. Let us know how it goes!

Angrysparrow- I started writing letters to my husband and kids when I was in panic mode- in case I didn't wake up! Then I stopped, I haven't decided if I'm going to finish them. I want to stay optimistic and that was not helping, just making me bawl my eyes out.

I think I'm in denial stage right now- of everything will be perfect, no possible way anything will go wrong. I like this stage.

No worries

by lonesbane2001 - 2013-05-14 02:05:05

Just wanted to wish u luck, When I had my ICD insterted in '09 the did GA but I was so relaxed with the staff that I fell asleep during the procedure. Just recently had a new lead put in and was expecting about the same thing. Though this time I did not fall asleep. It was for me a neat experience.

decision for a better life

by Hope - 2013-05-15 02:05:06

Hi! You have made the decision for a better life for yourself and for those you love and love you. Be happy the help you need is here for you. It is normal to have concerns, but fear is not healthy for your heart. Are you fearful because of unanswered questions? If so, ask. Alleviating your fear should be part of your treatment. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You can do this. Please keep us posted. Hopeful Heart

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