Bandages off/shocks

Today I get my bandages off from my PM surgery last week. I am hoping he will be able to make some more adjustments too because I am still getting shocked every time I bend over and sometimes just randomly when I am sitting here. He made some adjustments a few days ago and said the lower lead seems to be resting right over a nerve. I really hope that I do not have to be opened back up to have the lower lead readjusted; I may just deal with the shocking experiences, LOL

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thanks

by paulb - 2010-02-19 03:02:13

Thank you, I just got back from the cardio and the medtronic guy spent an hour readjusting stuff and I think we finally have it where it will no longer shock me..yay; LOL.

Hi Paul

by donb - 2010-02-19 10:02:32

I've been following your postings and am happy that you're doing better. I just racked my memory as to nerve schockings and I had just a slight tinge down my left arm withmy very first PM back in 1992. It only lasted less than the first 24 hours after implant. I'm reading about quite a few members having electical nerve reactions.

I believe that younger people are far more likely to have these reactions. Same thing goes for Pain, I've had many surgeries and find pain with each gets less each time. Like yesterday I had the groin Cardiac Cath and experienced almost no pain and none this morning. So, age is not always bad!!!

I'm really hoping your blood disorder will get better as we all think about you and want you to have a speedy recovery.
Prayers are with you!!! donb

Hey Paul...

by Pookie - 2010-02-19 11:02:57

I just sent you a private message asking how you were doing, came out onto the main board..and presto, there was your update!!!! :)

Here's hoping the pacemaker techs can solve your problem. Keep on them as sometimes it can take dozens of visits to get that pacer "tweaked" just right for you.

Take care,
Pookie

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