ICD Repositioning

Hi There - I wrote in several weeks ago about a problem with my defibrillator. As it turns out, it is not infected, but has come out of the subpectoral pocket and is pushing through and a point of it is quite clearly just under my skin. It is causing me a lot of pain and numbness in my arm. I went to see my EP and since it is not infected, her response to me was to "deal with it" until it is ready to be replaced in approx. a year or so. I was quite upset with this response and don't know what to do at this point. I would like to have it removed sooner than the year time limit at this point. I would very much welcome any suggestions you may have for me. Thank you as always for your input and support.

2 Comments

darn devices :-)

by joy1 - 2008-05-23 02:05:21

hi sll,
Personally, I would get a second opinion. The doctors don't have to live with the darn things, we do. If it has to be replaced soon anyway, I'm sure the doctors can come up with a billing code which will allow it to be replaced a bit early and if nothing else atleast get it repositioned to where it should be.

Joy

nice answer

by jessie - 2008-05-23 02:05:23

you need to scream bloody muder this is unaccepatable.i don' t believe it is not infected. why the pain? pain is always and i repeat always a sign of something wrong. go see another dr. jessie

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