Hi out there. Just came home from my 3rd PM surgery since 12-28-09. I've posted on here since then regarding pain that I was experiencing. After having pain since the original surgery, second to reattach leads, and having consulted with my cardiologist we decided it best to go back in to see what was up. The only thing he could think of before this was that the stitches where attatched to the muscles and/or nerve tissue were pulling and thus causing the pain. He took out the PM repositioned the leads (not into the heart though) and then put everything back together again. The procedure took two hours --longer than the two previous implants. I am hoping that this will solve my pain problems.

Wish me luck. Thanks for all the support that has been given to me through this site. Thankfully, I have had good experiences with the medical profession where I live.

Timberhitch

 

 

Hi Timberhitch, Wow you have been through a lot. I found your post interesting especiallly about the stitches attached to the muscles...etc. causing pain.
I had mine implanted Aug. 08 and it was poorly placed hanging into my armpit and the leads are coiled and wrapped around and around and go over to my arm.I have seen the xray. I have pain at the implant site always but it's more like a bruise. also where the leads have adhered to the flesh. There is a pulling sensation when I lift my arm and when I do so my pm goes up and down with my arm. I hope your repositioning helps and your pain problem goes away. I have never gone back to do so. I was hospitalized three times in the first year for pericarditis and couldn't bring myself to go back again.Please let us know how you make out with the healing and if your problem is resolved. I am interested.. Cathy

 

I'm sorry to hear you had another surgery! Hopefully it will fix it once and for all. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

Man you have had a rough time with this. I sure hope this fixes your problems for you. I am beginning to wonder if I have some of the same problems. I sure sounds like the same.
Be strong!
Dwight