Again...

Hello pacemaker friends! Sorry I haven't been around in such a long time. I hope this new year is finding everyone in good health!

As many of you know, I have been battling with this crazy heart of mine for well over 2 years now. I was hoping that things would settle down after having open heart surgery this summer, but it seems that things have only gotten more complicated. I have been hospitalized a few times with fluid on my heart, and after a visit with my surgeon this week, I will be hospitalized again for a lead revision.

During my open heart surgery, extra epicardial leads were placed for future use. It seems that after significant weight loss and possible rejection of the caps used to top off those leads, one of them has made it's way to the surface of the skin and is beginning to break through. So, I will need surgery to bury the leads a bit deeper and make sure that no infection is present.

This seems pretty simple to me, considering all the other things I have been through, but still not something I am looking forward to. The surgery is not for a couple more weeks, which only gives me more time to think about it... I know everything will turn out fine, but I could still use your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks,
Amanda

2 Comments

lots of prayers

by Tracey_E - 2010-01-08 09:01:35

Sending you lots of positive thoughts, hugs, and prayers! I'm so sorry to hear you're headed back for another surgery. You've had more than your share of problems, wishing you smooth sailing.

Amanda

by Pookie - 2010-01-09 09:01:19

I often think of you and of course....you are on my prayer list. :)

You've been thru a lot, but 2010 will be YOUR year. Believe!!!!!!!!!

Good luck and keep us posted, eh?

Pookie

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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.