2nd Pacer

Got my pacer replaced after 7 years on Dec 8th. Leads were good, so I don't have to endure that extra agony. A little sore at the implant site, and I can't sleep because I keep trying to go to my left side, and it hurts too much. Otherwise, it was not that bad of an experience. Dr. says I can go back to my recumbent trike in 2 weeks, and that I can use the treadmill for exercise. My advice to all - KEEP MOVING. It hurts, but keep moving the arm so you don't stiffen up. Get up and walk, don't lay around.

I'm a second generation pacer patient, meaning, my mother, my aunts, uncle and cousins on my mother's side all have this problem. One estimate is about 20 of us have this condition. I watched my mother take a woe is me attitude, not move after surgery, and it took longer to recuperated. Remember, everyday this little device keeps you going, so make the most of it.

2 Comments

great attitude

by Tracey_E - 2008-12-10 02:12:59

You have a terrific attitude! I was back on the bike sooner than two weeks after my last replacement, but I'm not too good at following drs directions when I feel good and they don't meld with what I wanna do :o)

Try hugging a pillow with your left arm, it'll keep you from flipping over on that side when you sleep.

Why not on the recumbant bike?

by ElectricFrank - 2008-12-10 10:12:59

Unless you do something on the bike that puts a strain on the pacer side I don't see any reason why you can't use it. Doctors come up with strange instructions sometimes.

I'm probably going to be due for a replacement in the next year or so.

frank

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