2nd PM installed today

I had my 2nd PM installed today (medtronics adapta addr01) it replaced my first PM which was 8 years old. My question is I have a great deal of swelling around the incision (same opening as original). I know there seemed to be a great deal of pulling and pushing to get the old one out. Is this normal and to be expected? It sounded so simple, small incision, take the old one out, place the new one in, a few stiches - no big deal or so everyone said. Thanks for any input.

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jpc1950

by jessie - 2007-05-10 10:05:15

it is never as simple as they would like you to believe. it is still a foreign object implanted in the body whether the first or second. i would think that the area could easily become irritated in the second implant area especialyy if it is the same area as the first. think about it a pacemaker sat there for eight years. tissue grew around it. they removed it and that alone could cause irritation especially pulling it away from the tissue. then they implanted the new one into the same area. you probably received a course of antibiotics maybe cloxacillin.they always tho try to maake it sound so easy. i am a bad one to ask as i have a deep seated mistrust for the medical profession going back many years to my yute. haha so my advice is keep a close eye on swelling and pain. if no improvement in say a week bug them and bug them and bug them. be your own advovate. it does not matter if they like it or not. that is irrelevant. the important thing is to like yourself. so good luck and god bless. jessie

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