scar

Hi,

i had pm surgery august 9th, the scar looks like a vein is pushing out an is puffy, is this normal?

2 Comments

Probably is

by Edouard - 2011-08-14 02:08:46

Shortly after my surgery over a year ago, the scar looked like a cat scratch. As it healed, the area has risen and there is now a bump running along the cut area.
I suspect that complications are rare. If you have unusual redness and sensivity around the scar, you'll want to have it looked at. Mind you, your operation was less than a week ago, so I expect the area WILL be red and tender.
In any event, "When in doubt, check it out".
Regards
Edouard

New Pacemaker

by J.B. - 2011-08-14 04:08:23

Judging from your description I have to say it is not normal If it were me I would give the doctor a call and get his opinion. If what you described as looking like a vein is very small it could be a lead and the puffiness could indicate infection. You have had your pacemaker a week and while we are all different, at the end of the first week for me mine was still tinder, but otherwise nothing about it got my attention.

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