Preparing for implantation

I have had all the tests and seen two different Cardiologists. Both agree I am a candidate for PM. I will have it done the end of Feb. I am a full time RVer and drive my own 32' motorhome. I have been told I will not be able to drive for 2 weeks. I'm wondering what other's may have experienced in this regard? Both as to driving and traveling. Thank you

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Driving

by cropduster - 2014-01-29 04:01:50

Here in the UK, we are generally told not to drive for 1 week. We have to notify dvla, fill out a form, they contact the cardiologist & if you're not at risk of blacking out, generally they let you drive with no restrictions but you have a legal obligation to report any change in condition.

Also, we have to notify our insurance co, but that was just a phone call with no increase to the premiums.

All the above is mandatory.

You don't say where you are in the world, but you should be able to easily find out what you need to do. Obviously, if your heart is too slow, making you drowsy or is pausing making you pass out (as in my case pre PM) driving is something you should not be doing.

I was barred from driving for several weeks after seeing my doctor, until 1 week after the PM was fitted. Inconvenient, but it's for the best.

Not much info to go on

by KAG - 2014-01-29 08:01:55

Like where do you live and drive?

What is the reason for getting a PM? Just and electrical problem or do you have other issues?

Have you ever passed out? Gotten lightheaded?

Personally I never passed out or even got close, just had a very slow heart rate due to AV block. So getting the PM fixed my problem and I am safer driving now than I was before I knew I had a problem.

You should be able to check in the state you live or drive in to see what their requirements are.

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