EOL and AND

I have chosen not to have my device replaced. I have about 1.5 years of battery life remaining
I will have the defibrillator functions turned off prior to battery failure to allow natural death.
I'd like to know, since I am 100%paced, what to expect.
Will the pacer just shut off or will it slowly get weaker?

6 Comments

At a loss for words of encouragement

by Pm - 2016-05-16 02:05:35

Not to sound mean or intrusive, after all, we're here to support each other, but WTF! I understand that you are 58 years young! Why in this world do you want to die? Sometimes life can suck, but .......I dont think it is all that bad. How about going to a therapist for a bit of counselling before you do anything so drastic! It's impossible for us to tell you what will happen because if there was someone out there who was 100 percent paced and let the battery die, they're probably not here to tell us about it. Sorry to be sounding negative, but I'm really upset about your decision. Hope you change your mind. PLEASE!

death

by Shell - 2016-05-16 10:05:04

Even though you're 100% paced your natural death maybe years away without a pacemaker. I don't know know what made you come to this conclusion but the pacemaker will slowly get weaker then I assume shut off. After that you won't die right away. Your heart will just be beating very slow and you will most likely feel awful. Be tired, not able to do much, etc. If I was you I'd really think about why you want to do this.

Thanks Cabj Patch

by jpope5 - 2016-05-17 02:05:46

I really appreciate getting just the facts.

Careful Consideration

by AngrySparrow1 - 2016-05-17 07:05:48

From my experience Cabg Patch has given you the basics without a lot of sugar or doom and gloom.

In a few minutes I will be sending you a personal mail, I have a reasonable idea where you are mentally.

Dmd

by Shell - 2016-05-17 09:05:59

That answer I don't know.

Took first step today

by jpope5 - 2016-05-21 01:05:33

I went to my electro cardiologist today and had the defibrillator function of my device shut off. It was surprisingly easy. No arguing, the doctor her nurse and the pacemaker tech all were in agrees that I knew what I was asking for and that I am sane.
The doctor said that she felt what I was asking for was perfectly reasonable and respected my decision considering the scope of my health as a whole.

She went on to say that when the time comes, we could talk about putting in a pacemaker only at the end of battery life.

Of course my plan Is to not replace , so now I have a year and a half or so to think about it. I did not discuss that with the doctor.

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