Laughing and Crying

Is it normal to have periods where you laugh and cry? I received a dual chamber pacemaker three days ago and I find at times that I am laughing and crying. I am having no pain other than the surgical site.

Has anyone else had these symptoms?

7 Comments

emotions

by judyblue - 2015-09-27 10:09:18

Hi,
I cried for a year. Our emotions are different for everyone, but I have noticed our people here seemed to have heavier emotions after the pm was implanted. So the answer to your question is "yes, its normal". Mine was not normal and that was due to pain that was ignored by my cardiologist. It is now addressed, so I laugh way more than I cry!
judyblue

Not unusual

by Theknotguy - 2015-09-28 01:09:51

Not unusual. Just your brain reacting to everything that happened. It's a lot to take in at first.

I ended up with crying jags because of all the trauma I had gone through. I had been on Propofol, was in a six day coma, broken rib, collapsed lung. Then my body was dumping adrenaline by the buckets into my bloodstream. It was more than my brain could handle at one time.

Because of the trauma, it took me months to get back to a normal mode. I also worked with a psychologist who specialized in trauma and heart problems.

I had read that people with PM's have a higher incidence of depression. That's why I went the psych route. She did help.

If your medical insurance won't pay for a psych, maybe you could see a pastor or other counselor type person. That is if you feel you aren't handling the current situation.

It's not an admission of weakness to see a counselor. You've been through a life changing experience and having someone help you sort through your emotions can be a big help.

I do hope things start going well for you.

Emotional

by Zetha - 2015-09-28 06:09:11

I'm at 3 weeks after PM and yes I have been extremely emotional about everything that has been happening, part of it is the unexpectedness and also for myself the fact that I have never had any health problem and it's quite a 'thing' that I cannot any longer think of myself as completely healthy!

I still have crying spells, even though I have had no problems since, it IS a lot to take in and come to terms with..... bottom line is that I have been spared a more serious incident and I have to look at that with gratitude!

So as always in life, only when one has experienced the same issues as another, can one understand better, I think I really can relate to what you are experiencing... all the best to you.

I think it's normal

by gertrude - 2015-09-28 07:09:12

I was emotional after my implant. Just randomly without real reason or provocation. I think it's normal after having such a procedure. Lots of acceptance, grievance and adaptation. You're not alone. Laugh, cry... Get it out.

You're normal

by knb123 - 2015-09-28 12:09:59

Welcome to our group and, yes, you're totally normal when it comes to experiencing the emotional turbulence. Don't forget that your implant is a surgical procedure and drugs were administered. Your body has experienced a significant event and it takes weeks/months to return to a state of normal.

The best advice I received after my PM implant was "Be gentle with yourself." Give yourself time to recover. It took me about 6-8 weeks before I would say I was recovered. It may take you less or more time...but the point is, let it happen (including the emotions). It's all normal.

Let us know how things go for you.

Hi Robin......

by Tattoo Man - 2015-09-29 08:09:08


..........its just a fact that we all deal with a PM implant VERY differently.....

All the above is just right...for those individuals.

I HATED my first PM.

I had a second one a while back and I just never even think about it.....

Its not my place to make you any promises but, for many , it does get better..

Best wishes.

Tattoo Man

Grateful for your post

by Simba - 2015-10-24 10:10:47

I am 42 and 12 days post op after collapsing at the shops with my disabled husband, cracking my head and having another 4 heart stops of over 10 seconds. Had temp pacemaker fitted then into ICU and permanent Biotronic fitted. I was in hospital for 5 days after the op and have experienced a lot of pain and discomfort as well as 'odd' 'pacing' feelings.
I am soooooo emotional and was grateful to find this group and read your post as well as others and feel a bit more normal now.

You know you're wired when...

Your license plate reads “Pacer4Life”.

Member Quotes

Focus on the good and not the bad.