Need Battery

Was suppose to have battery replaced in September but had to post pone due to my mother getting ill. Next thing Im told that my Dr. was going to a new location and I would be receiving a letter to pick a new Dr. Never came so I called and asked what's going on. Had me come in (its now December) and checked out my Battery life. Was told it should have been replaced in October, but not to worry because I pace so little. I was implanted in 2003.Its now January and I meet with the new Dr. on the 20 to discuss the replacement. Should I worry that this battery runs out?

2 Comments

nah

by Tracey_E - 2015-01-07 05:01:57

They don't suddenly stop running! If you don't pace much, there's no rush. When they first get low, they go into a mode called Elective Replacement, ERI, which lasts about 3 months. It's fully functional during this time, think of it like the gas light in your car. After that is EOL, end of life. At this point, it paces at a steady rate, usually 60 bpm. If you don't pace much, you may not even feel the difference. This mode also lasts about 3 months.

Good luck! If this is your first replacement, know that it's super easy. Most of the pain from the first one is from making the pocket, most of the restrictions are from the new leads. For replacements, we just need to keep the incision dry.

Re;Need Battery

by DFM - 2015-01-08 11:01:58

Just wanted to say thanks for your comments. Feel better now knowing that the procedure is pretty simple and for sure knowing that it just doesn't stop working. Thanks again.

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