Has anyone recovered better than before a pacemake

Looking for anyone who feels like they did before their pacemaker or as good prior to their pacemaker? Just wondering if things will get back to how things were.

4 Comments

Me

by ElectricFrank - 2011-08-30 02:08:42

A lot depends on the underlying condition for needing a pacer. I had a simple AV block that developed suddenly. I was in good shape and active before it happened. I was fortunate to be able to have the implant in just a few days. Having said that I was back to "normal" in a week or so. I observed some of the precautions about raising my arm above shoulder level for another couple of weeks to let things heal.

So it is quite possible.

frank

Me too

by Parrothead57 - 2011-08-30 03:08:20

I have returned to feeling 100%. The day I went into the ER I was feeling really bad and near passing out. My diagnosis was complete AV block.

After my PM was implanted I felt better immediately with only minor discomfort at the incision site. I was back to work in 2 days and back to walking on the treadmill within one week.

Hope this helps!
PH

Feeling Better Every Day!

by Malltura - 2011-08-30 11:08:55

I felt much better after my pacemaker was implanted, actually I am much better and more active now.

Each case is different, mine was for A-fib and I am now much better to cope with heart irregularities with the algorithmic PM designed for A-fib.

Things do get better, a positive attitude goes a long way!

It takes time, but in 2 months I was back to better than the past normal!

hi

by mazz - 2011-08-31 10:08:01

my mum feels better than what she did now she has the pacemaker,but she dont feel the way she used to before her heart problem,she has good days and bad days.

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