Pacemaker Extraction

My pacemaker is no longer needed.  Lower threshold has been turned down to 40 and I am pacing zero percent.  After ablation, I was able to stop taking beta blocker and rhythm control meds which were causing bradycardia.  I should have had ablation first and probably would have never needed pacemaker.  I am considering having it removed because it is uncomfortable and inconvenient.  Doc says it is a simple procedure.  Just wondering if anyone else has had an extraction.  If so, what was your experience.

4 Comments

In the same boat

by FitMomma - 2017-07-06 16:09:39

hi-I am in the same boat. I stopped taking the meds that caused the bradycardia and my pm was turned down to 30. I find out in a few weeks if it stays or goes. I have had mine since 3/2017. I have been told

it is a simple procedure.

Thanks

by Msat - 2017-07-06 16:19:10

Wishing you the best..  Would you be so kind as to let me know how it goes for you?

Wow

by RandomICD - 2017-07-07 04:22:40

Wow,

I never knew you could grow out of a pacemaker. Wishing you the best.

Pacemaker removed

by Bostonbionic - 2017-07-07 16:53:19

Wow yes that's amazing to be told that. I think I'd be concerned in the future if I needed it again so I would just have it turned off and left inside just in case. Good luck on whatever you decide.

 

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