Its Only a Pacemaker Get on way It

Hi was at the doc today and got told this Its Only a Pacemaker Get on way It . I felt hurt am I to get over this in like 4 weeks?

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9 Comments

Hello Gaz

by Stumpy - 2009-01-20 02:01:22

I agree - if my GP treated me like that, then there would be trouble.

This is a life changing event, and doctors need to understand this from the point of view of primum non nocere, or "first do no harm". How he thought he was not harming you by being so cavalier about this just beggars belief.

Chin up.

Stumpy.

get a new doc

by bullseye - 2009-01-20 05:01:46

hi am sorry to hear that they spoke to you like that am descusted ,like many on here ,my husband had mitral valve replacment last june and a pacemaker fitted just before christmas and we are still to day dealing with all the emotional stress and im also feeling the effects of it all and still learning about the pm so yes in my opion it does take longer than four weeks to even start to come to terms with it all and somtimes i find even talking helps x

Time To Get Another Doctor

by Jim From Pa - 2009-01-20 06:01:59

The doctor, if you can call him one, needs to get on with it and out of praticeing medicine.
I had a ICD implanted about 8 weeks ago, when went in for check up they took there time explained the workings of the ICD, made sure that I had phone numbers to contack people if any problem arises, that was done in Erie Pa at St. Vincents, and was treated with respect, your doctor needs to get his act together or suggest you find a new one

Shocking!

by Loopy Lou - 2009-01-20 07:01:10

I agree with Tracey - that is dreadful! I would love to get your doctor in the Chat Room - so we can all yell at him!! and so he actually understand what we are all going through! I bet he hasn't got a Pacemaker!?

Where abouts are you?

I would complain and definately get another doctor.

I had my first pm July 08 and still some site pain, plus the worry we all get put push to the back of our minds.

Rest assured, coming on here will give you lots of support - whatever the question! They are a fab group on here!

new doctor

by Tracey_E - 2009-01-20 07:01:40

I think it's time to find a new doctor, one with a little compassion and who listens to what you are saying. Everyone is different and many are not back to 100% in 4 weeks. Emotional healing can take a lot longer than 4 weeks.

Indeed

by gaz649115 - 2009-01-20 07:01:50

Thx T
Your right I think I do need a new GP this is my first time going down to them in like 10 years and this is how I am treated.

In my job i work with an 7 stone 11 year old who has CP all on my own he's not taking that into count me moving and handling him


He also told me his mum has 1 but looking at him him mum would be my great grand mother .

but hey i just to get on way it !





uhmmmmmm

by pacergirl - 2009-01-20 07:01:54

I agree with the above comments. I would say that most of my family including my hubby, felt the same way! Boy did it take some time to bring them around to my way of thinking. It took me finding a few new special, very special friends to help me through the healing process. I had to change the way I think about life, my loves, my everything. I now appreciate so many more things, especially the pacemaker. It took some time and a lot of help from my new PM friends.
You aren't alone, we care about you and we certainly understand!
Go ahead and stomp your feet! Say a few bad words and let us know how it all works out. You might feel better! In my humble opinion this is very good therapy.... it works for me! Just make sure you aren't at work or at church... they may frown on this healthy behaviour. he he
Glad to know you,
Pacergirl

Similar experience.

by turboz24 - 2009-01-20 09:01:36

I had a similar experience with my first EP. He didn't really inform me as much as I though he should about my ICD and basically said when I left the hospital "It's just there in case, I doubt you will ever have VT again." Well, I did several times, then he put me on what I considered a lot of Sotalol (240 mg/day). I was so lethargic and the meds were affecting me mentally (my personallity changed) and when I told him it was sapping the life out of me and I needed another solution his response essentially was "Now you know how most people feel.". So, essentially he told me to live with feeling like crap 24/7, so that was the last time I saw that doc. Now that I'm off most of my medications, I still have psychological issues (self image issues, fear of having to go back on the drugs), but at least I'm not sluggish and physically almost back to normal.

I would suggest that an unsupportive doctor, no matter how technically good he is, isn't a good GP. I'd find someone else.

Hi Gaz

by Katielou - 2009-01-20 12:01:01

Thanks for the message you sent recently and sorry I haven't responded before now.

So sorry to her that you have been treated with such a lack of compassion. Like the other responses I believe that you should change your GP. I have nothing but praise for mine and my consultant also - they have been absolutely fantastic to me.

It's not "Only a Pacemaker" It's a big thing and it can take a lot of adjusment, especially psychologically. Go back and tell him why you are changing - I'm sure there must be another doc in the practice who will offer you the support you deserve.

Good luck,
Let me know how you get on.
What's the weather like in Scotland?
Take care,

Lesley

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