Pacemaker surgery

I'm going back into the hospital this Wednesday 9/16/09, for a second lead and dual chamber pacemaker implant. They might also ablate my AV node, but I'm not certain on that yet. I don't really care what they do just as long as I end up feeling better. It's been 1 year and one month today 8/14/08 since I received my first pacemaker. Since then I've had two more ablations to fix continous atrial flutter, and have been DC cardioverted twice. Now I'm in and out of junctional rhythms with varying degrees of block. Hopefully this will be it, and I can get on with my life. I'll let ya'll know how it goes.

I hope that I can still attend the Hearbeat International Fundraiser event, because I've been looking forward to this for quite some time. Wish me luck.....and hopefully see some of you next week (gosh, hard to believe that it's NEXT week- WOW)

Angelie

10 Comments

Thinking of you!

by tcrabtree85 - 2009-09-14 01:09:59

Hey Angelie,
You will be in my thoughts. All these surgeries are a pain and we all seem to somewhat understand how you feel in a little way. I hope your recovery is fast and things are a breeze for you.
You my dear are in my prayers and thoughts!

Tammy

Private Message

by ppt - 2009-09-14 02:09:11

Angelie - tried to send you a private message and couldn't. The error indicated that you were an invalid user. Is your profile up to date? I did send you a message to the email on our "Pacer Chicks" email thread. Again - best of luck !

Best of Luck

by ppt - 2009-09-14 02:09:47

Thinking of you and hope all goes well. Hope to see you in Tampa!

hope for the best!

by brokenheart - 2009-09-14 04:09:09

Hello Angelie...I hope everything will be great! you will be in my prayers. Hopefully after this you will feel much better. God bless you and give you strength and hope u heal fast. Good luck with everything.

good luck!

by clemsongirl - 2009-09-14 04:09:34

I went straight to a bi-ventricular pacemaker, so I don't have experience with getting an "upgrade." I did have my av node ablated last December and haven't had a rhythym problem since. I'm still fluttering away, but there aren't any symptoms to go along with it. If it gets to that point for you (mine was a last resort decision), then I say go for it. You've had such a problem getting your rhythm under control! Altough it's not the most desirable option, it may turn out to be the best one for you. Keep us posted.

Wishes for a fast recovery and loads of fun at the fundraiser!

Cindy

THINKING OF YOU

by Shirley - 2009-09-14 05:09:04

Hi Angelie,
I have read the various problems you have been encountering lately and since your implant. It appears that they now have a good resolution for you.
Good luck on Wednesday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Looking forward to hearing a good outcome for you.
shirley

good luck and successful procedure

by anette - 2009-09-14 06:09:43

You are in my prayers!!!
Anette

Hang In There!

by scadnama - 2009-09-14 11:09:38

Hey Angelie!

Hang in there hun! I know just how you feel! You have been through so much! Hopefully this will be the solution to your problems!

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Amanda

Good luck

by admin - 2009-09-14 12:09:12

When I had my single lead pacer upgraded to a dual chamber device many years back, the difference was incredible. I hope you have the same result.

All the best and hopefully you are able to attend the social in Tampa.

Get well soon!

Blake

Angelie

by pacergirl - 2009-09-16 07:09:14

My goodness Pacer Chick girlfriend! I took a couple days off and I return to see you are upgrading!

I sure hope everything goes well. I have a dual lead pacer and it made a huge difference in how I feel. It was like night and day.

I am praying you can make it to Tampa, as we Pacer Chicks promise to take good care of you! Lots of rest, relaxation and some sunshine.

Be well, blessings to you,
Pacergirl

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