I had to have a rib re-section in April as I had an extra cervical rib (since birth). It ended up pressing on the left artery, obstructing blood flow along w a scar tissue mass from the pocket being opened 6 times in the past 8 years. The pec minor was entrapped as well so had to be cut. Now, after a couple months, I have a scar tissue mass right along the incisional line of the pacer pocket. The second incision for the ribs removal is healed well.

How does one cope with a continual problem of scar tissue in the pocket? The pain and range of motion limitations continue to be a problem!

 

 

You may want to enquire about the possibility of a plastic surgeon going in to remove much of the tissue scarring that has built up. It should help with the issue. Normally that's done in conjunction with other procedures such as a device changeout but there's no reason they couldn't do it as a separate procedure.