pulled both leads out

I had pm pu in last thursday. when I woke up on tuesday morning my sling had ripped and my arm was over my head. I didn't think too much about it and sewed the sling. that evening I had huge muscle spasms on my right side. after calling the surgeon I went to the hospital and found out that I had pulled one lead out 2" and the other one out 6". had surgery to put them back and now he has me on a very restricted regimen. I'm really scared but know I have to be careful.
judy

2 Comments

Be careful!

by bambi - 2007-08-10 11:08:40

It's so tempting to want to throw our arm up over our heads when we sleep! I'm so sorry your safety net [the sling], failed to do its job! Kinda like a parachute that doesn't open! Ha! Please be careful this time so you can start recovering! Take care!
Bambi

Another option

by janetinak - 2007-08-12 02:08:32

After my PM insertions (2 now) my doc had me wear a support that is used for people that need to keep their arm down like we do after insertion. It is an orthopedic support made of heavy duty material & anchors the upper arm & lower arm to the support with velcro. The nurse in the PCU said he was very glad my doc used this support as when we lay down the sling is useless as you have found out. It was easier to get used to this night support & use a regular sling in the day time & let gravity work.

Hope this helps.

Janet

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