Question

Hi all

I'm due to have my PM fitted tomorrow after a failed attempt 2 weeks ago. Apparently my veins are the wrong side. I'm 44 and from the uk. I've had ASD repair in 1977 and also had an ablation in April this year for afib. Since then my heart goes way too slow after an afib episode and then stays slow.

Just have a general question about how long recovery is?

Many thanks
Julie

5 Comments

Suggest using the search function

by KAG - 2013-10-23 01:10:54

in the upper right corner of the site. You can search on newbies, or new and find many posts on this subject. Also Don r has written a "Tough Love for newbies" message with lots of good info.

To that I'd add that if you're a person who needs to know what's going on that you should get a copy of your PM's interrogation report. It will have lots of data on modes and settings for your device. Then if you have questions you can provide that info and get loads of answers and suggestions to help you through any adjustments you may need.

Get back to your normal routine as soon as possible. Your body will let you know and of course follow you medical team's advise on lifting and arm movements.

All the best
Kathy

Speaking for myself...

by lbdina - 2013-10-23 08:10:21

...recovery was about 6 weeks. It's been about 8 weeks now and I feel pretty close to 100%. I was advised by my doctor not to raise my left arm above my shoulder for 6 weeks and not to lift anything heavy. He wanted to make certain the leads were firmly set and that I didn't yank them out.

Some people seem to bounce back a lot faster, and others take longer. I guess it depends on a lot of factors, complications, age, physical condition, etc. I had another serious, unrelated injury, which I am sure prolonged my recovery. If all goes well, it seems recovery is generally fairly quick, but do be careful with your left arm for awhile.

Thank you

by juliefon - 2013-10-23 08:10:27

Many thanks for that. My wound from the failed surgery has healed well,obviously this will be different. It's a case of wait and see i suppose as I'm also diabetic.

hi

by katz - 2013-11-11 05:11:04

Hi Julie. Just seen your post noticed u were from UK also and my age, my names Katrina and today i had my pacemaker fitted, hope your doing well and hope we can be buddies. Katrina

Hi

by juliefon - 2013-11-12 07:11:20

Hi Katrina, hope you're doing ok? I've not had much luck with mine, although at the moment it seems ok ish.. 4 attempts at getting it right in the last month. 4 ops,2 scars on left and right side. I have odd plumbing apparently :D lol..

Julie xx

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