Getting PM next Friday... What to expect?

Hello. I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia. I've have four EP studies that equalled two ablations on extra pathways and this last one Jan 4th 2012 I had a sinus node modification. The day after I was released I was rushed back to the ER with my heart rate in the 20-30's. Stayed a week in hospital to decide of I needed a pacemaker. Since being released I have had spells of heart rate being in the 40's and other times in the 110's.

Sorry to write so much, just nervous. Not of the pacemaker but keeping it in place with my chest. Guess I should say I'm a 23 yo female.

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by Ekugrad010 - 2012-01-28 06:01:21

Don't know where the rest of my post went....

I think the dr is placing the PM under the muscle because he mentioned 3-4 layers of strong stitches and a layer of cosmetic stitches at the skin. Does this sound like his plan? Also I'm worried about keeping the PM in place because of large chest and gravity :( Should I look for a sports bra that hooks in the front.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a guy but

by howdoyoumendabrokenheart - 2012-02-14 01:02:36

Hello, I think it should be fine. They place it under the muscle and it should not move around much. Muscle is attached and not just free form so that something may slip around and end up in your feet (lol, just kidding). As for your garments, lol, that I will leave up to you. (again I'm a guy but your left arm will be limited in movement, not because it is but because you cannot lift it above your head for like 6 weeks). Good luck

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