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Cheryl

by IAN MC - 2017-07-24 06:13:45

We are all different in our pain thresholds but I would score mine 1 out of 10 max and I didn't need any pain killers afterwards . Compared to many surgeries it really is a small incision.

Best of luck and don't worry about it !

Ian

Speak to your doctors

by Grateful Heart - 2017-07-24 09:16:23

Let them know your concerns, especially the anesthesiologist.

As Ian said, we all have different pain thresholds.  You'll get through it.

Grateful Heart 

Thanks for replying

by cheryl2010 - 2017-07-24 11:22:21

Grateful for taking the time to reply!

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by Tracey_E - 2017-07-24 15:15:36

I didn't find the pain that bad. If they do conscious sedation, they'll also use a local that can last up to 12 hours after. I got by on tylenol and ice for the most part. 

Pain,, pain, go away

by Gotrhythm - 2017-07-24 15:21:43

I don' t think I'm unusually sensitive to pain, but I don't bear it willingly. I am not tough. I can't imagine wanting to engage in American football or ice hockey where a certain degree of pain is guaranteed. 

When my pacemaker was implanted, I was surprised at how little pain I actually experienced. Of course, I made sure the surgeon and anesthesiologist understood my position, and whatever tranqualizer, happy pill, or hypnotic they gave me really worked. In my whole life I've rarely felt so good as I did, when I woke up after the operation. 

But even after everything wore off, after the first day, the pain was easily controlled with Tylenol. I used the sling the first day home, but quickly discovered I felt more soreness with it than without so I discarded it. I was sent home with some Percoset but never needed it.

All I'm saying is don't assume you will have a lot of pain. Some people do, but I'm a wuss and I didn't, and you might not.

But if you do, remember, the important thing is to get ahead of it. Keep ice packs ready, and take the pain meds on a schedule instead of waiting until you are actually in pain to take something.

Not horrible.

by WiredandTired - 2017-07-24 17:18:44

I'd say my pain was at a solid 6 or 7, but they gave me Norco and it was no big deal at all after that. Then Tylenol took care of any pain when I went home. Plan to be wide awake during the surgery.  I was. Even with "concious sedation". But you dont feel it because they give you a local at the surgical site.  I did feel the leads being attached.  Didn't feel great but it's over quickly.

Pain was maybe a 3-4

by Jax - 2017-07-24 20:43:10

Not terrible.   Just took extra strength Tylenol.   It was more discomfort then pain.   

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by Hamsquatch - 2017-07-25 00:53:29

I did not experience much pain, during surgery I was under general anesthetic and completely knocked out. Afterwards I was still in hospital for observation and prescribed morphine but didn't need it. The worst part was discomfort from the lumpy pressure bandage. 

1 out of 10 for me

by LondonAndy - 2017-07-25 04:31:24

When I go to hospital and they ask "are you allergic to anything?"  I normally answer with "Pain"!  (Much to my surprise this always gets a laugh - I thought it would be a common allergy!)

It is difficult for me to judge the pain level for my pacemaker as the surgery for that was 7 days after open heart surgery, and I was already on strong pain medication.  I don't remember any pain to do with the pacemaker - even the pain for the 8" scar where they sawed through my chest and spread my ribs to have a rummage around inside me was only a 3 or 4 out of 10 - they are really good at managing pain these days.

Please don't worry about it - as Robin1 points out, you are going to have to go through this at some point, so worrying serves no purpose.  Easier said than done of course!  Do come back afterwards and share your experience.

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by TBrous&Chip - 2017-07-25 07:26:36

Pain level is different for each of us.  I rate my post pm procedure pain at 1 or 2 out of 10.  Tylenol was all I needed.  Rest and recuperate.  I did wear the sling at night just to remind me to not stretch overrhead.  Do gently move your shoulder and arm.  Healing and getting your pm set to your final settings is all a process but you should feel better than before the pm. I woke from the pm procedure and knew the pm made me feel better.  Hope all goes well for you.

Thankful

by cheryl2010 - 2017-07-25 11:17:22

thank you to all for relying so grateful esp to robin1. Thanks much. I will update again after my pacemaker this Thursday! Stay strong all

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by Sarbear - 2017-07-25 11:35:59

While its different for everyone, I agree with Ian.  It only hurt at all when I moved and I only took a tylenol about 8 hrs after the surgery to appease one of the nurses who kept asking me if I was sure I didn't want painkillers.  

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by Avid Reader - 2017-07-25 12:27:21

My pain ratcheted up to a 10 after the surgery, but that was probably because they didn't want to give me more pain med in my IV while they put on the steri strips and pressure bandage in the OR.  Instead, they told me I would get longer-lasting pain pills once I was back in my room.  That might have worked except it took an hour once I was back in my room to get the pain pill.  Ouch!  It's difficult to get the pain under control once it gets out of hand.

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by bridgermichael - 2017-07-25 19:19:51

it just a local - this is like a dentist jabbing you around the gums for filling etc - it totally numbs the area - they then tilt you back when on op table ( so blood runs away ) and make their cuts to create a pouch - honestly - all you feel is prodding and poking and the warm blood run over your shoulder - they stick you back up and all you need is some paracetamol to keep your pain relief at a reasonable dose while you recover. a bit of a dull ache for a day or so but really nothing to get worried about 

Mike b