Feels like wire is shorting out

This is my 3rd defibrillator.  This one was implanted 2016. It is still very uncomfortable. I can fill the wires just under the skin. Everything has checked out ok. I saw my former doctors in Oklahoma and was told that the generator might need to be reset or the pocket sewn up more. Any thoughts? It was implanted in Alabama .

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it sucks, but it is very common

by Benjijohn - 2018-10-25 07:16:59

Hi. You are not alone, so many of my friends have the same problem

I am on my 2nd def, and I have the same problem. The doctors told me that, it was due to losing weight after the first one. In addition, they told me that the fist def was bigger than the second one, so the original pocket was too big

it has been about 2 months, and it has moved considerably, and I can feel the leads the battery evertything. I feel down most of the time because my first one was so comfortable, and invisible

in any case, my doctors are telling me that it will get better in time. They do not want to do a revision as long as my def is doing its job, and there is no infection. I understand the risks and respect their decision for the time being. Hope it will get better

I wish I knew about this before my second surgery. The first one was so great that I assumed it would always be like this. Live and learn

wish you the best

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