Sub-pec

Anyone with a sub-pec implant have any regrets? Other than a longer recovery, what are the problems if any?

I heard they are less of a problem and because they are deeper inside there's a less chance they get infected from irritation. Is this true?


5 Comments

Pacemaker implant position

by LondonAndy - 2018-02-11 09:13:17

Mine is pre-pec, so I can't directly help, but I have had no irritation or infection.  The only thing that I have heard about sub-pec is that it is a bit more complicated when it comes to replacing them at end of life, but as you profile says that you were born in 1883 perhaps that is not a concern, and I hope that I live as long as you  ;)

Woa!

by firekurt - 2018-02-11 12:16:49

That number is a bit off. I'm going to fix that asap.

 

Should say 1983! haha

Sub-Pec Placement

by Carol - 2018-02-11 16:27:54

Hi!

My PM is sub-pec and I just had the generator replaced last March.  As a female I prefer that it is invisible except of course for the scar. I cannot feel or see it.

i do think the doctor had some additional difficulty getting the old one out and I know my shoulder kept popping in and out even in my drugged state of mind as he pushed and shoved. I also know that I had a new incision made.  Evidently over the last 10 years before replacement was needed,  the pm had shifted so he couldn’t use the same incision/pocket.  I was pretty bruised up but all healed well and I hope to go another 10 yrs.

Mine is Sub Pec

by islandgirl - 2018-02-15 16:33:21

Even though healing is a little longer, with my active lifestyle, my EP did it without me asking--he knew I was active. It was implanted in an emergency and I didn't have any time to do any research.  I'm happy to have it that way, not getting in the way of my active lifestyle and not visible.  

no regrets

by Tracey_E - 2018-02-18 20:25:50

Mine is sub-pec. I am very active, love kayaking and lifting weights. It never gets in my way or holds me back, no regrets whatsoever. 

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