Meds

Just got my first implant June 29, 2022.  I am 63 years young and will be 64 this Friday.  Feel good some days, then next day feel crummy at some point.  So glad I found this website.  No one prepared me for how difficult and long this recovery could be.  Started on blood thinners, no side effects, just being really cautious in the kitchen, etc.  My doctor is suggesting Beta Blockers.  I hate adding another Big Pharma.  Does anyone have experience with this medication?  Does it make you feel better?

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Welcome!

by Lavender - 2022-08-22 17:53:09

Hi there! I'm not on any meds so will not comment on that. Just saying 👋🏼 hi! Be patient with yourself! Lol I looked up my papers that came home from the hospital with me. Those said I would be fine in one to two weeks. 🥴😬

It was more like months. I'm fine now though. Just kept thinking I was being a wimp for not recovering speedy enough. Come to find out that lots of folks need more time to get better! YOU ARE NORMAL!😉

Happy birthday Friday🥳🎂🎈now you can really celebrate with your new lease on life!

medications

by Tracey_E - 2022-08-22 18:14:41

Why do you have the pacer? Just having the pacer alone doesn't usually require us to be on any meds. It just adds beats as needed. 

That said, I've been on and off beta blockers a couple of times. It takes 4-6 weeks on them to adjust. They make me a little tired, but that's about it. I generally feel good on them because without them I get racy at night, the beta blocker calms it down. 

Beta Blockers

by meking - 2022-08-22 22:29:54

Thanks.  Doc said they saw atrial flutter longest was 4 minutes.  That must be what he means, if that bothers me I could use beta blockers.  It doesn't bother me enough, hoping it doesn't worsen.  Take care!

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