Pacemaker Popped...?

Hello,

I am new here. I had my pacemaker implanted in Aug. This morning I swear I heard it make a pop like sound. It seems like it is tilted now and one side feels closer to the skin.

Has anyone heard or had a similar situation?

Thank you,
CJ

6 Comments

no

by jessie - 2007-12-01 08:12:24

no but mine feels like it is just under the skin. i can feel the outline of it.so no popping tho but soemone else might. welcome to the site. it is good. no question is stupid. also mine is over a year august 2006 so a year before you. so you should be hearing from some others don't worry. jessie if you are worried see your dr.

Since I've had mine

by scpck - 2007-12-01 08:12:37

I have felt a lot better and have lost 22 lbs. Mine also feels closer to the surface. And I notice my scar now tilts more. The card said he stitched mine to the muscle so maybe you did pop a stitch or something. Call the office and tell them what you told us. It may be nothing but don't take the chance.
And welcome to the Pacemaker Club. The MOST knowledgeable bunch of people you ever hope to meet.

RE: Popped

by gsue55 - 2007-12-02 02:12:46

Hi CJ,

I am going through something similar to that. My PM seems to be moving around. When I got into see my Dr to look at it in his office ( while laying down) he noticed it too. He has put me back on light duty at work ( no lifting more than 10 pounds) I am a Preschool teacher & those little ones get heaHe is waiting to see if this does any good for me...otherwise he is going to go in & connect it to a muscle instead of just under the skin. He said I am feeling it so much because I am so thin.

Good Luck and keep us all posted on how you are doing

Gloria

Thank you :D

by CJD2007 - 2007-12-02 05:12:53

Thank you for your replies and warm welcoming ;D

I don't have an appt. until the 12th with my Cardio, but I will call tomorrow to see if they want me in before that.

Thanks again,
CJ

pop sound

by zeena - 2007-12-04 12:12:50

hi cj.... about the pop sound, i experienced it in my sleep.. to me its more like an electic jolt.. i read once that a couple while having sex experience the electical jolts.- i mean both of them felt it. i ask my dr and he said it s no harm.. well i hope my response help. by the way i have PM implant 5 month ago. life has been better ever since...

Thank you zeena :)

by CJD2007 - 2007-12-13 12:12:46

Thank You zeena. I went to my Cardio Dr. today. She couldn't tell me what I heard, but that everything was doing fine.


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