Scared and anxious about raised elevated bumpin Ed

I had my pacemaker battery replaced one week ago today I am alarmed that at the incision site I continue to have a raised elevated lump also I was told they were putting an antibiotic pouch in since I had just recovered from a respiratory infection could they have left something inside of me so my doctor for a check up he said it was nothing coagulated blood sounds to me like it's BS please somebody give me an answer thank you

4 Comments

Anxious

by Bionic Beat - 2016-01-30 04:01:55

Agree with GoodDog, it's probably the PM. Often they stick up a bit after the surgical healing has settled. It gets better with time, get your mind onto something else and be glad that we live in a time when we can benefit from our various implants. They are keeping us safe and in some cases, they are keeping us alive.

Best wishes!

Ice

by Gotrhythm - 2016-01-30 07:01:10

I'm always reluctant to offer advice, but have you tried icing? Try it 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, and be sure to put a light cloth between your skin and the ice pack.

If you've got a little swelling or inflammation ice can help, and at least you feel like you are doing something to help yourself rather than just waiting and worrying.

Rest Easy

by Grateful Heart - 2016-01-30 08:01:27


When I first had my device implanted, 7 years ago....the site was smooth and flat. Less than 2 years later I needed a lead revision. Ever since, my CRT (this is the original device) sticks out. You can see the outline of where the leads connect and can see and feel at least 1 lead by my armpit. (I can feel it in 2 places so it may be 2 leads).

Certain bra straps will actually catch on to the side of the device and I find I have to move the strap away from it or else it pulls on the device.

Moral of the story....it's a man's world. :-)

Gotta keep a sense of humor.

Hopefully yours will settle in.

Grateful Heart

Anxious

by Good Dog - 2016-01-30 12:01:56

I don't think it is BS. However, I think it is normal to be scared and anxious. Sometimes a bump like that can be caused by swelling and bruising. It can also be the orientation of the PM. Maybe even the antibiotic pouch that is causing it. However, that pouch should give you extra piece-of-mind.

The same thing happened to me and it was just the way the PM was positioned. It actually bothered me for a year or so, but then I adjusted to it and it never bothered me again.
Believe me, I understand how you feel. However, there is so little that can go wrong with a change-out that chances are 99.99999% it is nothing. A change-out is a very simple procedure.

I know it is hard, but you should try to relax and think only positive thoughts.

I wish you the very best.
Sincerely,

David

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