Hello All

I got a pacemaker implant last thursday and ever since then i have been having constant irregular heartbeats/skips and i called my doctor last night. he told me to come in this morning and be prepared to be admitted. i got my pm for bradycardia. i am 19 yo male. very scared. please say a prayer

 

Hi ALL!

I just joined this club. I am a 19 year old male who just got a pacemaker put in on June 13th 2013. The recovery process so far is ok. In pain and very tight. When will it get better? I have been depressed thinking that this means i will die at a young age. :( please someone tell me that isn't true.

 

Ok maybe these are stupid questions but I"m 9 days post PM implant. I've never suffered from cold feet. But lately my feet are like ice cubes....I never thought that would happen with a PM , I figured my circulation would be better. My energy is amazing however I'm still not allowed to lift my arm so I am limited as to what I can do. It's in the 90's here yet my feet are freezing, there are times that my toes are milky white when usually people tease me about my flip flop tan. Then to make this sound crazier I've been going outside to keep my husband company while we works in the garden and various other chores on our tiny little hobby farm, he would be doing the work but I was the one sweating profusely from my head never in my life...

 

Hi
I'm new to this site and thank God I found it. I'm schedule to a have a 3 lead PM/DF implanted next month. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around this and finding it a bit scary. But after reading so many of the posts, I find the majority of the members are glad they did it and it improved the quality of their lives. However, I don't like the PM sticking out in the chest with the corners showing. My question to the members is - What are your thoughts on implanting the device below the muscle instead of on top. It doesn't show as much, but I want to hear from you. My EP said I could get it done, but I would be sore longer.

Thanks
D from NYC

 

I am only 2 days post surgery and have significant pain. I get nausea with the oxy. Any suggestions? Can I ice it?

 

Hello,

I am scheduled to have a Boston Scientific Ingenio pacer inserted next week. This will be my 3rd pacer. My previous two are medtronic pacers.
I had a long history of atrial fib, had the open heart maze procedure in 2002, and it was a great success, no more atrial fib, but my SA node was damaged during the surgery so I ended up with sick sinus syndrome and needed a pacer.I've also had atrial flutter, SVT.
I'm wondering if anyone has received this pacer and what they think about it? All info is appreciated.

Thank you Rene

 

Hi Guys I was just wondering if anyone can hlep. I am 77 years old I have Congestive Heart Failure but well controlled.Previously had a ICD in 2008. I just had a Pacemaker Boston Scientific inserted on May 7, 2013 for a 3rd Lead and two days ago June 4th, just had an av node ablation. I am exhausted take a shower now I need to rest. I believe they paced me at 60 but should I not have more energy today or does it take longer to recover than this to recover can anyone tell me there experience. Do I need to go back to the Dr. or should I just wait a few more days.
Thanks William R.

 

had my first check up today had my pm put in on may 8th so 4 weeks ago and im now feeling the benefits walking around again and starting to feel more normal, scars still a bit tight and sore but not to bad ...check up went great they told me the pace maker had wrkd 6% on a slow rate 88% was normal pace and not one afib episode only 1 pvc so think thats good news they seemed very happy with me and are now no longer cardioverting me :) goin bk to see them in 3 months to see if they can then stop my warfarin ....so good to start feeling more like the old me its been a long time i was feeling more like 80 not 40 hopefully things are looking up now :D xxxxxxxxxxx with love karen

 

Hi! I just stumbled across this group, and I am so glad I did. I have been reading a lot of members' posts, and it really gives me some confidence and comfort. I got my first pacemaker 8 days ago. I wonder if anyone can address a feeling I have of being "too" aware of my heartbeat. I can't decide if I truly feel this, or if I am only being paranoid, but my heartbeat feels a little bit "heavier" now, than it used to.

 

I am 21 years old and just had a PM implanted in January 2013. It's especially difficult for me because I never had a "normal" heart rate. I have always had a low heart rate and a doctor never once said anything about it. My heart rate before the PM always stayed in the low 50's-60's while active and low 40's while resting. I caught the flu in January 2013 and had to go to the hospital. The doctor's said my heart went dangerously low after I fell asleep. They were so worried about my heart stopping in the middle of the night, they came in and put shock pads on me! Talk about scary!!! I never ever experienced fainting, dizziness, or any other pre-PM symptoms. Finding out I needed a PM made me feel like I was just diagnosed with a terminal i...

 

I had my crt-p fitted yesterday and as epected very sore and tired but at least that part is over with hopefully. I had been for about 10 hours without anyhing to eat and drink, my daughter in law had bought 3 bottles which I thought were orange juice, I drank 2.5 bottles as I was so thirsty. I can normally sleep on a clothes line, I was given paracetamol and codein but could not sleep I was given Zimovane but still could not sleep, At 2 a.m.I felt I had gone into Af, I suddenly realised these drinks were power drinks which is known to be the worse thing to drink if you have heartproblems, This morning with the combination of everything I passed out aain:( Iam now home thankgoodness and having a sleep in my own bed, so hopefully will getst...

 

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the Pacemaker Club, so I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Mike and I am a 27 year old male who presents with 3 previous incidents of Myocarditis dating back to 2002, 2005 and recently 2011. My first episode of myocarditis was in November of 2002 after a trip to China (July through August). I caught something while overseas (perhaps a stomach flu?) and was fine upon my return to the United States in September. In November, I developed symptoms very similar to strep throat, but I waited too long and developed chest pain which prompted a trip to the emergency room.


It was discovered that I was suffering from peri-myocarditis as a result of strep throat working its way to my he...

 

Hello everyone. I am new to this club. I discovered it about a week ago and have been reading a lot here since. Let me tell you about my problem maybe you have some good advice and can help with some more information:
My mom has discovered about 3 month ago she has low HR and checked it almost daily since. It's about 43-56. On a checkup the cardiologist sent her to emergency because of low HR and the emergency guy wanted to put a PM. She did not agree to do it in a rush since she feels fine. And during the monitoring there overnight her HR was around 52.
Now she got admitted to another cardiology department to do more test and put a PM if necessary. Yesterday on the ECG in the morning she had HR 57 and in the afternoon was 60. Th...

 

My cardiologist wants to put a third lead in the left ventricle. They will have to make an intercostal incision, place the lead externally (I think) and then 'fish' the lead up to the pacemaker/difib. I have some concerns regarding risks and success of the procedure. If you have had this done would you please let me know your experience. I am in hopes that it will give me a better quality of living. Thank you.

 

My father is getting his first PM on Thursday. He is already very frail. I understand he will have very limited to no use of his left arm as he recovers. How do you manage this when he needs to use a walker now, uses a handrail to get on and off the potty, needs help getting in and out of bed and chairs?

 

ive got a bloody stitch poking through my scar now :( ive been to my docs and she cut it level with my skin but its back poking through again they are suppose to dissolve ....not sure if i should go back or leave it alone , anyone else had this??

 

I just got my pm, I need to know what I can and cannot do during my recovery time? I am still dizzy

 

im suffering badly with anxiety at the moment im 3 weeks on from having my pm fitted and i cant seem to relax at all everytime i feel a flutter ...(due to the fact i still have afib) i panic and think im going to collapse like i used to with the slow heart rate before the pm, its horrible, im feeling better heart wise but worse due to this panic hope it passes with time and i can trust the pm ... im going in hospital again soon for cardioversion to help with the irregular pulse ..tc karen xx

 

I just had my pacemaker/ defib implanted on Wednesday and I am still in a lot of pain. It is worse today than it was yesterday and just wandering if that is normal? Thanks!

 

Hello everyone :-)
My name is Mary and I just was given a pm for bradycardia and syncope. I was perfectly fine until last friday when i thought i was having a heart attack and my heart rate never went back above 45bpm. I recieved the dual chamber pm on my 32nd birthday this last thursday. I am so glad i came across this site since no one i know has a pm(friends tell me about their parents and grandparents experiences) and i dont know what to expect with recovery really. Oddly enough the one question i really need answered is When can i put on a bra? Seriously, i feel like national geographic here just swinging.....i know tmi. I would like to go outside and attend church but, you know, the bra issue. Also, any tips on helping with rec...