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I am 84, had my pm fitted on September 9th. I didnt sleep at all the first night after application and heart was beating in a strange way but ever since then I have felt fine but quite tired. I go for a very short half an hour slowish walk every day. Not sure how much walking to do. I had to have pm put in twice! I came back from first one and lay on my bed and suddenly I experienced huge twitchings on my left side under ribs. A wire had come out and I had to have whole thing done again! I think I am feeling better every day. I live alone but daughters helped for first three days, bringing food etc. Doris

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doing good

by willowrose - 2010-09-21 08:09:27

Hi, Doris this is willowrose, I hope you are doing better, sorry to hear you had to have it done over again. When I hear of wires coming out it kinda scars me, I hope I'm not doing to much. I have had mine for three weeks now, and I am doing better each day. I guess everyone has different things to expect. Let us know how you are doing,

Gets better

by The Fish - 2010-09-21 09:09:29

hi Doris
Take it slow and easy and things will get better. My Mom who is 96 has had a PM since she was 85 and is doing great. I am 63 and got mine in March. You be patient and rest when you need to. Welcome and all the best.
Howard

hi doris

by tedlutz3 - 2010-09-21 12:09:14

i, too, had to have a second surgery for the pm due to loose wire. i wonder if this is common. if so, the doc should discuss this so patients won't freak out if they need the surgery re-done.

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