Getting ready for number 4

It has been a long time since I was active on this site. I just logged in and feel like I am back home among friends. My 4th pacemaker will be implanted in about a month and a half. The last procedure was over 8 years ago. Is there anyone on here that has gone through this 3 or more times? I can't remember how long your are in the hospital and how long the procedure takes. Can they use the same pocket for several repeat implants?

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#5

by Tracey_E - 2016-01-11 01:01:49

I'll be scheduling #5 this week. Unless you need a new lead, they can do it outpatient. They should go in the same spot and use the same pocket, but verify with them in advance if it's a new surgeon. Every once in a while you hear of them going in next to the old spot, I have no idea why they would do that but some do.

Is the pocket still comfortable? Mine was getting achy from a build up of scar tissue after #3, so when I got #4 we had a plastic surgeon clean it up and rebuild the pocket. I don't think that's typical, tho.

Number 3

by relax221 - 2016-01-11 09:01:55

# 3 ICD went in hospital at 10 and walked out at 4pm no pain at all...propanol was great :)

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