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In a few hours I will be getting my first pacemaker inserted. I'm really nervous. I found this site this morning- I am so glad. Now I have a resource for my questions. I'm 42 and was diagnosed with CHF after my pregnancy.

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fear not

by knb123 - 2015-07-29 01:07:07

Welcome to our little group. You are likely to notice significant improvement in your quality of life after the implant. Given that you have a child at home, your recovery may be a little more challenging (you'll probably be instructed not to drive for two weeks, not to pick up anything heavier than a gallon of milk with the arm on your PM side for 6-8 weeks, not to lift that arm above your head for same period of time). All of these things represent a challenge when you have a child to take care of.

Sparrow gave you lots of good advice so I won't repeat that...only to say treat yourself with kindness and don't push it. You'll probably feel tired and possibly emotional as you recover; that's normal. Give in to the urge to sleep when it hits you (some may say sleep when the baby sleeps, but I know that's not always convenient).

Let us know how you do! Thinking of you today!

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