Cruise Control

• by Violet West
• 2018-10-19 21:41:47
• Surgery & Recovery
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Hi.  I had my post PM implant follow up appt. today.  I had a CRT-P put in October 3 with an AV node ablation. 

Everything seems to be proceeding apace.(Ha! ) I've got most of the range of motion back in my arm, tho' I still can't sleep on that side.  Incision is still a bit sore and swollen.  There have been quite a few days in the past couple of weeks when I got home from work very happy to greet a bottle of Tylenol and an ice pack.  Am trying to not wear a bra or cothing that would irritate the skin further.

Tech checked my device -- nothing concerning.  I took a picture of the device sample, so I'd know exactly what it looked like.  I did ask them about the dratted glowing lights on the home monitor.  I am covering them up with a towel for now; was told it wouldn't block the transmission.  I'll find something better to block the lights before I burn the house done. 

I asked some questions about the pacing; PM is pacing a100% (set at 80 bpm), so I don't completely understand how the beat can still  be irregular.  I asked doc what would happen if my heart rate went above the set rate, if I were exercising or whatever.  He said the speed would go back down.

So I said, "Oh, like cruise control?"  He laughed and agreed and said he'd use that line.