Dad is getting an upgrade tomorrow

Hello, my 75 year old father is having pacemaker upgrade surgery tomorrow. I see that when he first had his pacemaker placed it was a 2 hour surgery, tomorrow it is scheduled for 3 hours. I am wondering if there is a greater risk to having upgrade surgery? I just lost my brother unexpectedly and have found that I have become very fearful. Thank you- SA

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by Good Dog - 2016-03-16 06:03:12

Not being sure exactly what kind of upgrade he is receiving, it is difficult to say if there is any greater risk. However, generally, a pacemaker replacement and even a new lead insertion is not risky surgery.
It is most likely that there is very little risk. I would guess that this surgery is out-patient. So if he goes in the morning, he should be home in the afternoon.
Not to worry..........

Sincerely,
David

Thank you for helping David!

by themcgrooveyz - 2016-03-16 06:03:50

I was unable to attend the doctors visit where they discussed what would be happening tomorrow. When I looked at my dad's chart online it was just called a pacemaker upgrade. I believe he is getting a combo pacemaker/defibrillator. 3 hours just feels so long, today.

Thank You MissyElectra

by themcgrooveyz - 2016-03-16 07:03:46

My brother was with when he had his pacemaker placed a year ago so I am rolling everything in to one bundle of anxiety. I'm fearing the surgery but also the wait in the waiting room, remembering my brother sitting there.

I am sorry to hear about losing your father as a teen. That must have been very hard.

I will take your advice and bring some cards or something else to keep our minds upbeat.

Thank you for the information!


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