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6 weeks post op....wondering about the recovery of a "side insertion" and any possible problems that might come from having this done?
Hi....
I'm 24 and have just received my 1st pacemaker, for Neurocardiogenic Syncope. I have been fainting regularly for the past 6 years, and after many years of tests, and different cardiologists i have hit last resort and now have a permanent pacemaker.
My surgery was also a little different to normal. I have two incisions, the top one for the leads, and a side one for the pacemaker - between my underarm and my breast. The pacemaker itself is above my 9th rib, and is total...
Still tring to wrap my head around all this...
Well to start this Id like to introduce myself. My name is Christen and im 28. I just received my PM 3-5-09. I went in for an ablastion to help my SVT.I had a 5% chance to end up with a PM. While burning my slow pathway they hit my pathway i need to survive. I woke up up a battery opperated heart... Needless to say im still bitter and angry over it all. Im so freaked out!! I have a 2y/o and a 8y/o. Im a single mom ,I work full time and go to school full time. What do I do now??? I run, swim, c...
Clothes
Just had my pacemaker implanted on 3/5/2009. What I am wondering is how noticeable this thing will be when summer comes around and I want to wear a sundress with thin straps or a tank top? I am not so worried about a slight scar, but more about the bump.
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hi iam tee iam glad i found this group its been hard coping on my own ive been in need of lots of support and did not no what to do or where to go the inter net has helped that's how i stumbled upon this here group its the first time ive spoken to people like myself with a pacemaker thanks coolhandlule for your chat and kindness you make me wish i was 21.the next person i spoke to was jessie what a lovely person cant Waite till we chat again Ive had my pm for just over a year after my heart stop...
Well its been
6 months since my bypass and almost 5 months since my defib/pm insertion. The realization of not being able to go back to work is I guess finally sinking in and hitting pretty hard, I have been feeling a bit down for the last few days, yesterday went outside to pick up a few sticks off the ground and could not believe I got winded, I went back in the house and was so depressed thinking that this happened. I felt like crying. I as some may rememeber was trying for stem cell reasearch study hoping...
Naps are Very Short Now....
I'm 4 wks post pm surgery, dual pacemaker for heart pauses.
My low is set for 60 BPM. I normally have very low blood pressure, esp while sleeping.
I notice when I do get tired and need a nap, I can only nap for 15 or 20 mins. Usually my naps would be at least 40 minutes.
Anyone else experience sleep being interupted at night or during naps since having a pm?
Thanks for all your support these past 4 weeks. I feel much better and not so worried any longer.
Rosi...
sore and strange feeling
- by youngpacer
- 2009-03-02 10:03:02
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Hello I am 20 years old and just had my PM put in on Feb. 27. I am still very sore today which I kind of expected. I was just wondering how long it took for the soreness to go away. Also, sometimes I get this strange feeling almost like a current crawling across my PM site and a slight sting. Is this normal? I am sure I am just being paranoid but any advice would be very much appreciated.
Kendra
Having a pacemaker fitted
- by bathboxers
- 2009-03-02 07:03:45
- Coping
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- 7 comments
Hi, I am 53 and have been told in the last few weeks that I am more than likely going to have to have a pacemaker fitted in the future, it is for me to decide. I was diagnosed with Meniers Disease approx. 10 years ago which causes me to feel very lightheaded, sometimes for weeks on end. I take Serc 8 as and when required. However, back in October I fainted, for no reason at all. Since then everything has gone pear shaped. It turns out that I have a very slow pulse, 40 at worst and 61 at bes...
Hmmm....
- by dairyprincess
- 2009-02-28 04:02:25
- Coping
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I discovered I have a coffee table....it was buried under a foot of stuff and and inch of dust! I found myself picking up some things and putting them away. Before I knew it, I had cleaned my kitchen and cleaned off my coffee table....Is this normal????
I know it is...but what I'm trying to say is that I had my AV Node Ablation on Wednesday and all of a sudden without realizing it, I'm doing normal stuff around my house...you know, doing what healthy people do without giving it a...
feeling a little funny
Hi, thanks for allowing me to join the pm club.I received my pm on Feb. 18th,2009 for 2:1 block bradycardia.I was just wondering how long will it take to get use to the device, still a little funny feeling like bloating and gassy once that passes i feel better could it be more of nerves or what. I check pulses from time to time and they are still up to where they were set at. will go to see Dr. on Fri.27th.
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A few questions
- by petrolhead
- 2009-02-21 04:02:27
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- 8 comments
Hi everyone. I'm 21 and I'm having my PM put in on 28 Feb. I've read a lot about the procedure and what to expect etc. but to be honest, I'd prefer to find out from a patient's point of view, rather than the medics.
So I have a few questions:
What should I expect during the actual procedure? I've had 12 operations before, but they've all been under a general anaesthetic.
What is sedation like? Are you actually unconscious? Some people say you feel drunk and talk rubbish,...
maryanne
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Please comment on my posting....
- by Christmmpace
- 2009-02-19 05:02:51
- Coping
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- 6 comments
Please help me with my studies. I'm asking everyone to post a comment to my posting on, "Premature Ventricular Contraction." I posted it about three days ago! Thank you so much and to those who already posted a comment. I thank you so much for your input.
Thank you,
James
Christmmpace@aol.com
Sore from Bra Strap rubbing
- by sand dollar
- 2009-02-17 12:02:54
- Coping
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- 5 comments
Hello ladies,
I am 8 weeks post pacemaker. One of my problems is that the surgery scar and surrounding area is so sore to the touch. It looks fine, no infection but so sore. I wanted to pass on something that has helped me.
Cut a strip of soft polar fleece fabric and wrap it around your bra strap. It helps with rubbing and pads it a bit. I found that the wooly thing I bought for my car seat belt was to thick and actually hurt more as it pushed into the scar. This fleece lays fla...
Premature Ventricular Contractions!
- by Christmmpace
- 2009-02-16 04:02:51
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- 13 comments
Hello everyone,
I've suffered for many many years with having pvc's. I was wondering how many people in this club actually suffer from premature ventricular contractions? How often do you get them? Are pvc's keeping you from falling asleep at night? I'm doing a study on how much premature ventricular contractions affect our everyday life styles. I would appreciate any input to help me with this study. I thank you all in advance because I know you've all been so helpful to me in the past....
When does the soreness go?
- by sand dollar
- 2009-02-11 03:02:50
- Coping
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Hello everyone,
I received my pacemaker Dec. 18th. 2008. It is still really sore, the skin is hyper sensitive around the site plus the incision is very sore. I wrapped my bra strap with a piece of fleece fabric so it wouldn't rub so much which helped a little bit. It just seems that by now it should be feeling back to normal. Moving my arm and shoulder around pulls the skin and it really hurts too. I am not a baby when it comes to pain, I have had 7 other surgeries so know it takes time...
An old posting that might help the Newbies of this club.
- by Christmmpace
- 2009-02-11 02:02:56
- Coping
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I got my PM in 2001 and the first year took some getting use to it. I got out of the hospital and recovered really well. I was back to work in a month and things seem to have been normal and going great. Until I was running and something really strange happened. I was running in a soccer field and going into the third lap I felt my heart pumping stronger then I'm use to. I felt as though my heart was going to come out of my chest and run ahead of me. I dropped to my knees and raised my left arm...
Hard time with feeling my PM
Hello everyone. I haven't been on for a while but here goes. I've had my St. Judes PM for about 7 months now and for the most part things have been ok. I had what I would call severe pvc's prior to getting my PM (had 3rd degree heart block). After my surgery the pvc's actually calmed down. For whatever reason in the past few weeks the pvc's have returned with a vengence and I am also really aware of my PM. It is almost like it has moved or something. Something just does not feel right. My heart...
significant others ??
I was wondering how everyone's partners deal with your pacemaker, defibrillator, or your sickness.
In sickness and in health right?
It's an adjustment for all of us.
I feel badly for mine- for having to put up with me.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, I was wondering what ya'll's thoughts were.
You know you're wired when...
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