3 month follow up
- by mkaz03
- 2013-11-22 07:11:24
- Checkups & Settings
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So I had my first pacemaker check Wednesday and follow up appointment with cardiologist today. In 3 months I only had one 4 minute afib incident (which I have no recollection of) and one 5 second v-tach incident (I did feel dizzy briefly while bending over tying sneakers in a self service show store). I am happy with these results. The Sotalol seems to be working for the most part. After 3 months I can honestly say I barely feel my pacemaker anymore. Just wanted to share my good news for other newbies who may wonder if there is light at the end of the tunnel.
3 Comments
Question for you..
by Duke999 - 2013-11-22 11:11:59
I'm glad to hear things go well for you. I have a couple of questions for you: Do you have any side effects with Sotalol? And do you take it for Afib? Thank you.
In response
by mkaz03 - 2013-11-23 09:11:56
They prescribed Sotalol for the afib that was almost causing me to pass out on the golf course. And except for one emotionally based incident at the beginning where I thought I was having shortness of breath, I have had no side effects from the Sotalol. As far as my need to keep checking this site even though physically I am fine, that is providing me security (I'm not alone with this) and a ton of education. I am sure I will keep checking in for a good long time.
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Very happy for you
by Theknotguy - 2013-11-22 08:11:03
Glad to hear it's working so well for you. We see so many bad things that having a person say everything went well restores my faith in the PM.
I used to repair computers and there were days I thought no computers were working anywhere. Of course, if everything is going OK I guess you wouldn't need to be on this site.
Happy to hear from you.
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