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Welcome

by Cajun Girl - 2016-12-11 02:03:06

welcome to the site.  There are a lot of people on here with wonderful knowledge.

I am much older than you.  Had my PM inserted a little over 2 months ago and haven't been able to get myself straight yet. (Have other medical problems too!)

Prayers your way!

Welcome

by Good Dog - 2016-12-11 08:26:13

I want to welcome you and also reassure you that you only endured a minor set back.

You have obviously gone through so much in a short period of time. I know how scary it feels. Most of the fear that you feel is the sudden change to your well-being and the unknown. The PM will help you overcome the problems you endured. Now you simply need to realize that you can go on and live a completely normal and long life. You can and will. I had my PM implanted two weeks after turning age 38. That was 30 years ago. My life has been completely normal in every way. There are lots of people in this forum that will tell you the same thing.

This forum is great to ask simple questions and get great feedback from folks that have been through similar experiences. However, remember that many of the posts you see here are from folks with problems. Some just helping-out. The overall vast majority of PM patients have no major issues and don't ever visit this site. So just keep that in mind. So use it as you feel the need, but then go on and live your life like everyone else. A PM is simply a minor inconvenience. Very minor. There is no reason why you can't outlive everyone in your family..........even if you don't want to.

I wish you the very best! Enjoy your life.

Sincerely,

David

Busy lady

by confused - 2016-12-11 09:57:10

Wow you do have your hands full with the kids but try your best to take it easy.  Also it would be very hard not to pick them up but try to remember each time you go to do it.  I know it's easy to forget because it's just your instinct to reach down and get them. 

You are only one week in but I promise it gets better.  I had mine put in 8 weeks ago so I'm new here also.  

Try to relax and I know easier said than done but things will get better. 

Like I said I'm 8 weeks in and I have zero regrets having the surgery done.  

Nice to meet you and welcome to the site.

Tammy 

I forgot to say

by Good Dog - 2016-12-11 10:47:42

While I tried to point-out in my earlier post that you have a bright future. I didn't acknowledge that right now you do need a little time to recover, regain your strength and most importantly, your self-confidence. As others have said, it seems obvious that you have quite a burden to carry.

So take your time to recover, but rest assured that your new normal will be a good thing. You'll feel much better when your energy returns and your PM will insure that you don't need to worry anymore about your heart rhythm issues!

Sincerely,

David

Babies

by Grateful Heart - 2016-12-11 11:11:29

The greatest gift in the world!  I had 4 under the age of 6 and loved every minute of it. 

But not three wonderful 2 year olds at the same time, and.....I didn't have a pacemaker at the time.  

Take comfort in knowing the pacemaker is protecting and helping you now.  We are all very lucky....not everyone gets a second chance.  Learn all you can about your device (in your spare time)  :)  It will help to ease your mind and appreciate your device instead of fearing it.  Knowledge is power!  I have SSS too among some other electrical problems.  Most of us never know why our electrical systems need help.  Don't dwell on it....you have so much more to do.   

Try padding over the PM site as suggested, the bumps do hurt.

As stated, try to get off the percocet.  It's probably the bumping that is causing the most pain now.  I'm sure you've explained mom has a boo-boo.  Enlist them to help you....get a pillow or a book to read together.  Children love to help.

It's only been a week, so give yourself a break.  You have a lot on your plate but I'm sure you wouldn't want it any other way.

Enjoy those babies, your housework will still be there but they grow up so fast.  I know you've heard that before.....but it's true.

Grateful Heart