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I had a pacemaker put in 2 weeks ago ---saw the nurse last week and she looked at the wound and said it looked good; then she put 3 strips on and said I could shower. She said if the strips come of it would be OK. The strips haven't come off yet and I wondering if I should take them off. With my first pacemaker they stapled the wound; this time they glued it. Anyone out there had the wound glued---- how long did you leave it covered. Thanks for the help.
Vinnie

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Vinnie

by BStanding56 - 2013-07-12 05:07:14

I had a pacemaker fitted 5 weeks ago, I never covered it after a few days I just put a warm flannel gently, mine was healed by 1 week, mine was glued, I would just suggest you bathe it gently not soak it. hope you go on ok

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by Vinnie - 2013-07-12 08:07:27

ANGRY SPARROW & BStanding56--Thanks for your reply--
Vinnie

Glue for me

by Jax - 2013-07-12 11:07:59

My EP glued the incision. The day after the pm implant
A associate of my EP came in took the bandage off. Told me I could shower when I got home which was later that day. I did wait a little longer before getting it wet but it was shortly after that.

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