Travelling after generstor replacement

Hello all,

I had my generator replacement two weeks ago. as i am preparing for my marriage i need to travel to places and do alot of arrangements. after how many weeks is it ok to travel? by air and by road both. i feel alot better now. but still just wanted to be asure. 

Thank you

Regards

 

5 Comments

Travelling

by Good Dog - 2016-11-24 11:38:59

My experience has been that with a simple generator replacement there are no restrictions after 2 weeks other than keeping the incision area clean and dry. Maybe just be careful not to do anything that might irritate the area (like heavy lifting and/or stretching). However, it never hurts to call and ask your doc!

recovery after replacement

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-24 12:32:25

As GoodDog said, the only restrictions will be keeping the incision clean. I'm on my 5th, have left for vacation less than a week after two of them. I found the pain after replacements to be only a fraction of what it was the first time. There won't be any driving restrictions, lifting is whatever feels ok. 

Thank you

by Thapaisha - 2016-11-26 09:08:38

Thank you. wound is in its healing process. its dry and looks good. but whenever i move my left arm to right side i can feel the pacemaker on my chest like a solid feeling. is it normal for few weeks? cause i didnt use to feel my previous pacemaker. its kind of a discomfort feel. 

normal

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-26 11:29:29

That's normal! Especially if the new one isn't the same size as the old one. Things will settle down in a few weeks. Ice may help.

Thankx again

by Thapaisha - 2016-11-29 12:26:54

Thank you TraceyE for being so nice and giving prompt responses :) may be i am thinking too much. 

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