what does a pacer replacement entail?

Just had a checkup on the pacer and the Doc said the battery was running low (7 years).
I guess they change the pacer. Is this a big procedure?
a bit nervous I guess.
Ken

3 Comments

simple procedure

by pmrunner - 2014-11-18 07:11:06

I had mine replaced last year. It's a very simple procedure. Less painful than the original insertion because they keep the leads in place, only change battery which is on top of the muscle. Since they don't have to cut into muscle it makes it less painful. I had my surgery on a Friday and was back at work Monday. Back in the gym and being active a week later.

thanks

by kennyg - 2014-11-18 09:11:48

appreciate the comments.
kennyg

Just had mine done 1 week ago

by mytrose43 - 2014-11-18 12:11:05

It was much easier than the original pacemaker I was in and out of hospital within 5 hours surgical site was no where near the pain from 1st one very simple procedure ,Good luck Valerie

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