Hello All

I am a new PM/ICD recipient. 4 weeks on the 31st. I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary except that the skin over the device always appears warm to the touch. I was glad to find the PM Club, where there are others who are experiencing the same thing. I'm amazed to read the messages and hear what others are experiencing, Later.

Colvin

3 Comments

hi colvin

by jessie - 2008-10-30 08:10:23

welcome to the pacemaker club. i was born in 41 and got my pacemaker 2 years ago. i have been good and have not experienced any complications. it is a great club and i have met many wonderful people. i am in ontario canada about 5 minutes from the ferry to michigan. i see you are from maryland. nice take care and get lots of rest. i received my p.m. for braddychardia. my pulse was dropping to 28 and it almost stopped a few times. jessie

Welcome

by pacepal - 2008-10-31 04:10:37

Hi Colvin,

Welcome to this wonderfully informative site that Blake,
the site administrator has provided for us.

You will find many informed....sympathetic...jovial friends who are always available to offer information...lend an ear...share an experience & an oft times a much needed
" laugh at life ".

Karen

Welcome from England

by Katielou - 2008-11-03 05:11:10

Hi Colvin, welcome to the site. I too have a PM/ICD and in the early days this site was my saviour. I hope you will also find a lot of support and help here - if you ever need it of course!

My ICD felt warm for some weeks after implant but after a while it went and hasn't returned. I think it might just have been the settling down process. If it continues and you are worried I sould mention it to you doctor.

Take care and keep in touch.

Lesley

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