not long

well only a few more days of hell for me wednesday is the day i get my pm put in im reallyyyyyy scared but cant wait at the same time everyday is a struggle now with heart rates going from 160s to 30s and then i have fainting episodes from my mobitz 2 , just want these last few days over so its in and im home again no idea wat to expect and how im gonna cope but it cant be as bad as what im going through now i hope ;/ ..... any advice and comments would be great i need calming down having constant headaches at the moment from stressing about it all ...cheers karen x

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You're right ......

by IAN MC - 2013-05-05 10:05:31

....... the actual event is NOTHING like what you're going through . It really is a piece of cake. It is a minor op . Don't worry . My tips :-

-- opt for a local anaesthetic, you will feel better when they wheel you back to the ward. You may even enjoy the conversation while the PM is being fitted. You may even enjoy the hospital food afterwards

-- persuade them that you can be sent home the day of the op ; walk back to the car feeling proud !

-- the only ice you need is in the ice bucket around the champagne for when you get home

-- let the family pamper you and let them do the household chores for a few days

-- go for a long walk the day after the op, and breathe in the lovely UK spring air knowing that your fainting episodes are a thing of the past.

-- enjoy that first shower as soon as you can ( I draped cling-film over the wound on day 2 and showered )

-- sit in your favourite armchair and wonder why on earth you were worried

Best of luck Karen

Ian

Hi Karen

by Jax - 2013-05-05 12:05:44

I had my pm implanted so fast I hardly had time to prepare. Someone mentioned have some blouses ironed and ready to wear. You might want to get some paper or plastic dishes. I found if I wanted something to eat at least didn't have to wash dishes. The evening meal my family took over. The procedure itself is not terrible. It was over quickly and I was put out for 40 minutes. Woke up feeling a little sore but fine. Went home the next day.
You'll be fine. You'll get to the other side of this.

Karen

by Jax - 2013-05-07 10:05:37

Well I know that tomorrow is the day. Just wanted to say "hello" and I'm thinking of you.

3 weeks in !

by Matkat - 2013-05-08 05:05:25

Hi Karen,
So today is your big day !!!!
I am 3 weeks in now, no sign of any bruising, no sign of any pain, the discomfort really was minimal post op. with no pain killers etc. Hardest part was for other half as I had to sleep on my back the first few days (yes, I snore on my back !!!)
Walking 4-6 miles a day at average 3.8 mph .
As I am off work instead of sitting in a car all day I have lost 10 Ibs in weight too. Result !!!!!
You should be reading this back at home later !
Be glad to hear how you got on ?
Freddie

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