First pacemaker

Hey everyone! 
I just got my first pacemaker on July 1 2020.  I was told about all the driving/ arm restrictions.  Does that mean no husband time?  
Also- should I be concerned if I can feel pvcs or arrhythmias ?? 
 

and one more thing is - I accidentally hit the back of my right hand that had one of the IVs.  ( just got out of the hospital after 7 days) it literally started to balloon. I freaked out and had my husband put pressure on it. It's still black and blue now but just looks like a blown vein. Anyone else have this ?  
 

THANKS SO MUCH ALL!!!

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by AgentX86 - 2020-07-05 18:49:17

I wouldn't think you'd be ready for "husband time" yet.  It could get painful. 

PVCs aren't unexpected nor are they dangerous unless they're constant.  Other arrhythmias, well, it depends on what they are.  If you have a remote diagnostic box, you can send them a trace while it's happening.  They can then let you know exactly what's going on and advise you further.

It sounds like your blown vein is OK now.  I'm sure it is bruised.

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In fact after the final "tweaks" of my pacemaker programming at the one year check up it is working so well that I forget I have it.