pacemaker

yes i needed to know my mother in law had a pacemaker defubilator put in a month ago, she is 53 yrs old and she complains she doesnt' feel any better but her swelling and her color looks alot better. my question is she is lazy could this be part of it? should she be up moving around going places walking or doing something to get her blood flowing to make her feel better? she came in this weekend and she said it wore her out to walk across the mall, is this possible or is she using this as a excess to get attention.

5 Comments

Could be the drugs

by johnb10000 - 2009-07-27 04:07:30

Could you post some more details about the reason the pacemaker was installed and what drugs she is taking.

Certain drugs and combination's of drugs can cause tiredness and trouble walking. I have a problem with Digoxin interacting with other drugs.

She is about the same age as me and I can't make it across a mall because of the drugs.

walking

by Pauljr - 2009-07-27 06:07:12

My DR had me start walking asap after my 3 wire was implanted, I walk/ed 3 - 5 minute sessions daily adding 1 minute each day unless i hurt or out of breath etc. then check my bp/p right after and then 5 minutes later . same type of exercise right after my heart attack in '02. If she is the least bit depressed and does not have some one around to encourage her she will not work back "up to speed " and it is critical to do this to get one's "momemtum" back . She really needs a ton of support no matter the relationship etc. You hang in there as much as you can and ralley the troops to help out.LUK how it goes.
Pauljr

Everyone is different

by pacergirl - 2009-07-27 08:07:41

When our hearts begin to break down on us, it doesn't happen over night! It takes its toll on us over a period of time. Our bodies try to keep up but we pay a big price. It is going to take some time to build up some strength again. It will take some time to feel good enough emotionally to want to make it across the mall. Give her a break... encourage her to do things and remind her how glad you are that she is alive. Show some love, compassion and kindness. I know you can do it. You cared enough to find us didn't you.

Blessings, Pacergirl

p.s. I was 52 years old when I got my pacer. I was in great shape a few months before I got sick with the heart issues and I thought I would never recover. It was hard work to be strong again.

Things to consider

by maryanne - 2009-07-27 09:07:32

I would agree with all of the comments made here. One......everyone is different. You might want to ask yourself what was your mother in laws activity like prior to the PM?.... did she try to be active? Secondly, what is her overall health condition....does she have other health issues...and yes what medications is she on....medications can play with your engery levels and moods.

Getting a PM is a life altering experience.....it may take others longer to adjust......try to continue to suport her....but find out if you can if there are any other underlying issues that you might not be aware of.....as I said...every on is different....she will find her way......and if you can continue to be supportive.

All the best to you all......cheers Mary Anne

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by Hot Heart - 2009-07-30 07:07:20

Hey! Your mum in law may have been 'lazy' due to the fact that she felt so tired and exhausted all the time prior to getting her pm.

Now she is pacing it will take a while for her emotionally to come to terms with it, and also her fitness levels may take a time to improve.

After I got my pm I felt dreadful for weeks, I could hardly even walk to the kitchen or go to the bathroom. Now..........after 10 months I am back to the old me, walking, dancing, socialising etc. BUT........ I still get my down days, and my days when I just want to stay in bed till mid afternoon.

Obviously I dont know the background to what you call your mother in law's 'laziness', but it may be caused by a variety of reasons.

Try to get her to do a little exercise every day, build it up slowly and gradually; I'm 56 and its scary having this thing inside, some people find it really depressing, and of course depression takes away peoples motivation to do things.

I went back to work after a month and I struggled to get from the car to the entrance hall where I work; I was so out of breath and felt about 150. Support her, tell her she looks good, and that she is doing well. It's hard enough being 53, she could also be going through the menapause, which is another physical and emotional drain.

Get her on here, it really is good to talk to other people, I was terrified when I got mine, I thought I'd turned into an old lady over night.

I'm back to being me 95% of the time now, love nothing better than a good night out on the tiles!!

HH

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