Surgery

Hi Friends,
I went to the new EP yesterday and found out I will need another surgery. My goal is to make it one year without a surgery so I would prefer it after the holidays. My pm will be placed in a net mush bag type thing and stitched into place so it can not move anymore. I will also have my lead from last year that they could not get out taken out.
The issue right now is finding a Dr who does lead extractions in my area. The Dr is searching and will get back to me within a week. His goal is to have two surgeons in the room for the procedure. It is potentially possible I will have to travel for this surgery.
So until surgery i'm taking pain medication and blood pressure medication to control how high it has gotten from the pain of the pm movement.
I thank all of you that have been praying for you and really do appreciate them.

Blessings,
Tammy

2 Comments

Well hello Tammy girl!

by pacergirl - 2009-11-25 01:11:37

I have just popped in to send you a hug and some pumpkin pie! he he... I adore PUMPKIN Pie! Wishing you a pain free holiday, at least for long enough that you can enjoy a nice meal.
I am so thankful that I have a friend such as yourself... ((((((((( happy Thanksgiving hug))))))))))))))) kiss, kiss. cheek to cheek. The Brits taught me how to hug and kiss kiss like that!
Pacergirl

Jen

by zjfb1 - 2009-11-25 08:11:44

I'm curious. How does a pm move? How far did it move?

How did you notice it? Would the lead get pulled out

from the pm or the heart?

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Your electric tooth brush interferes with your device.

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