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I just had my first PM implanted on Friday. Everyone involved had different things to tell me and I'm confused as hell. I'm still having the same flutters as before and I'm not sure if the leads came off or the PM's not working properly or it's totally normal.
Kinda of worriesome but don't want to cry wolf.

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by wynbent - 2009-10-15 08:10:37

Hi! I just had first PM 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I had atrial tachycardia and 4 ablations over the past 2 years, all unsuccessful. After a follow up stress test they found I had 2nd degree heart block. The incision isn't hurting anymore, but I feel this strange discomfort and cannot get comfortable on the opposite side. Wonder if it's the wires healing into place. You have anything similar? And I too still have all the palpiaions I had prior to PM. Now dr's want to put me on Multaq too.

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by wenditt - 2009-10-15 08:10:37

I got my pm on 9/11...so I am pretty new too. I felt the same way...is it working..is it not working....I made an appointment to follow up and they interrogated it to give me more info. It was working.....if you are EVER unsure about anything...call the dr.

I have already been to the ER once....I have learned not to be bashful anymore. :-)

There are countless helpful people on this site that I am sure will be contacting you soon.

Good luck!

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by pop1213 - 2009-10-15 09:10:28

The incision still a little swollen and sore but no discomfort in the chest. Just a FYI that may or may not have anything to do with my continued palpitations. Since surgery, I have had alot of time on my hands so I spend that on the computer. Under the desk there is a large stereo speaker attched to my mini speakers that I totally forgot was there. I remember reading that speakers may interfere with PM. I've unplugged it and have not had a palp since. Coincidence?

How I calmed my anxiety re PM

by PeggyR - 2009-10-16 12:10:16

The PM Clinic Technician asked me if I wanted a home monitoring system - hooked up to my home telephone land line -- it sends report every 24 hours to the PM mfg and if there is a problem, then to your doc. It reads battery life, lead condition, how much my heart requires PM to pace me, etc. It gives me a good feeling to know that I am "monitored". This monitor also works as cell phone if you can get cell phone service where you are, but I use it via landline whenever we are traveling, if at all possible. Only condition is to set is within 6 feet of where you will be, hopefully sleeping, when they have it scheduled to send report. Mine is set at 12:20 - 12:30 a.m. every 24 hours. And I didn't have to pay for the monitor, I assume the cost was bundled to the insurance company with my PM. Maybe something like this would help you??
It will take some time to get used to your PM, your body needs to get used to having a "foreign body" within it.
Good luck,

Peggy

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