Micra pacemaker

what worries you about the pacemaker?

by LondonAndy - 2018-02-24 04:40:59

I am sorry, I hope that doesn't sound as if I am dismissing your worries, but I don't understand why getting help is so disturbing, which clearly it does.  What is it that particularly alarms you?  You do not say what condition you have that means a pacemaker has been considered necessary, but if a pacemaker has been recommended then life without it would be more alarming for me.  But perhaps I am lucky - I like gadgets, and I think of mine as just another one.  I think others may be able to allay your fears more effectively than me.

Micra. Pace maker

by Lana - 2018-02-24 10:34:02

Perhaps I am over reacting. Doctor diagnosed me with Orthostagnic Hypotension. I did the tilt table and my heart stopped for 11 seconds.He acted as though a pace maker is not a big deal. It's goes in my heart! I have been a healthy person my whole life with a few fainting spells and unexplained fatigue/dizziness. I have always just powered through. I guess I need to put on my big girl panties. The newness is scary, and I just need reassurance. Thank you for commenting. 👍🏽

Fear of the Unknown

by Grateful Heart - 2018-02-24 10:43:24

A normal reaction, I felt the same way.....9 years ago.  I didn't know anyone who had a PM and I didn't know about this site until about 2 years later.

With the Micra, you won't have leads (wires) to worry about in the beginning so there shouldn't be many restrictions (if any). 

Learn all you can about your device and condition and then you can ease your families fears as well.  Knowledge is power!

I have a CRT-D (with defibrillator).  I almost got up and walked out when I heard the nurse's surprised response on the phone when she repeated "Intra"?....that the leads were going "into" my heart and then she repeated it to another nurse.  Her reaction seemed as if that was unusual.  Needless to say I was scared.  But you have found this site beforehand....a huge plus!  Read through and ask your questions.

I have seen my children grow up into fine young men.  No marriages or grandchildren yet.  Looking forward to it.

Acceptance is key.  You'll be ok.

Grateful Heart  

Agree

by IAN MC - 2018-02-24 10:48:58

The implant procedure is a piece of cake  You will lead a pretty normal life   afterwards. Absolutely no need for Big Girl Panties !

Ian

Yes!

by Lana - 2018-02-24 13:31:06

You are correct knowledge is power, I am grateful to have found this club just days before my surgery! ❤️+🔋= 👍🏽

Attitude towards pacemaker

by Theknotguy - 2018-02-24 21:53:14

With a screen name of Ihatepacemakers I would expect negative comments.  Will your life change - definitely yes.  

For some of us, knowledge is power.  For me, the more I know the better I feel.  But then, I have a technical background.  

Do I still have heart problems, yes.  Were there things they didn't tell me - yes.  I think from the ten points they made in the hospital about pacemakers, four of the points were completely wrong, and the other six were partially wrong.  However most of the points in the hospital were on the negative side - like you couldn't hold your cell telephone on your left side because of the pacemaker.  Something I've found to be completely wrong.  So life with the pacemaker has been a lot more positive, especially since I'd be dead without it.  

So it's perfectly normal to be worried about the future.  A lot of unanswered questions.  However the majority of people with pacemakers get along fine.  Only a small percentage ever get on this site.  

I feel the biggest help is to take a positive attitude towards having a pacemaker.  If you feel it will be a help you'll get along better than if you feel it's a hindrance.  With a positive attitude you'll be more likely to take advantage of opportunities.  

Oh, and one other thing.  There have been some amazing advances in heart disease treatment.  The pacemaker you'll receive wasn't available four years ago.  It was something on the horizon but it wasn't commercially available.  Compared to you, I have a Mack truck stuck in my shoulder.  So the longer you live the better it is for you.  

Hope everything goes well.  

Grateful

by Lana - 2018-02-24 23:45:06

i am so grateful to have found all you wonderful people. There was a "hater" but his post has disappeared, thankfully. I am staying positive and telling myself it could ALWAYS be worse. Technology is amazing! I have been doing so much research. I am blown away by all the different devices used for multiple health problems. Monday is almost here and I feel more comfortable than I did yesterday. Thank you all! 

limits

by Tracey_E - 2018-02-25 14:34:00

Once you are paced and have a chance to heal, you shouldn't really have any restrictions. I don't know that much about the Micra but I've got the old style leads (the weak point in the whole system, which you are avoiding) and there's nothing I want to do that I cannot. I ran my first Spartan yesterday, am leaving for a ski trip Tuesday, do Crossfit 5x week. Give your body a chance to heal, give your mind a chance to catch up, then get back to your life and don't worry about it. 

I'm a few years older than you at 51, my condition is congenital so I've been paced long enough to be on my 5th battery now. Every single doctor I've ever had has told me this will not shorten my life. In a way, it may make us live longer because we are better monitored than our peers and we are more aware of cardiac health. 

Arm Pain

by Clayway - 2018-02-25 22:53:15

I had a CRT-D implanted January 3, 2018.Since the surgery I have had pain in my left shoulder and arm. I’m wondering if this is normal? 

I had an X-ray taken which was normal. Any comments welcome. 

Micra, two years in Feb. 2020

by Lana - 2019-12-07 15:48:48

I was scrolling through my old messages and came across this one that I had posted a day before having my micra placed. I am happy to say, it was a breeze. I have had only one episode since and I was diagnosed with vasovagal along with heart pauses. I now know the extent of my problems and how the micra is life-saving. Thank you to everyone who gave me words of encouragement and hope. This group is incredible!! :):):):)

Micra

by Denial Queen - 2020-01-03 10:48:14

Glad to see your post Lana, I was wondering how you did with the procedure. Glad you have found your comfort zone. 

New to micra pacemaker

by ❤️cats - 2020-09-19 04:47:00

Hello!

im just wondering how you're doing Lana now after a couple years?

i had my micra pacemaker fitted about 9 weeks ago.

I am grateful to have the device & it has made my life better. But I still have lots of questions swimming around in my head...the technicians cannot answer a lot of them as the device is new to them! Just wondering where you found the answers to your questions?