Feeling Tired

Just had the implant three weeks ago for SSS ( only low heart rate). It is set at 50 BPM and only engages if my heart rate get to that point, Usually at night when I sleep. It was set at 60 but it was reset since it seemed to compete with my own heart beating. My question is should I still feel tired and a bit dizzy after this implant, even after three weeks.

5 Comments

Tired Too

by rozybud - 2009-02-02 03:02:02

I just had PM surgery last tuesday night- I feel completly drained and very exhuasted. Is this normal??
The wound is healing fine.
I have a headache and my body feels VERY lethargic.
I'm to see my cardio who did the surgery next Monday.

Do you have dual pacemaker?

I was having long pauses. Now I have some PVC's since installing.

Feel anxiety when going to bed.

Hope you are able to find out from your dr what is going on.

You both are having it pretty normal

by BillMFl - 2009-02-02 04:02:29

The tiredness should improve over time. The stress you are still going thru is part of the cause. I think the nights are the worst. The pm gives you that solid regular thump, thump but it sure can seem loud. Hard to ignore even. During the day, when you are busy or distracted, you don't notice it. But at night, when everything is totally quiet, it bands like a little drum. Several friends of mine wear their Ipods and fall asleep easier that way.

Falling Asleep

by Pookie - 2009-02-02 05:02:30

Hi everyone.

I totally agree....falling asleep after having a pacemaker is a bit on the scarey side of things because as Bill said, all is quiet and one tends to listen to their hearts beat.

I put a TV in our bedroom and set the sleep mode..then I take my sleeping pill and watch Anderson Cooper on CNN & before I know it...it's morning. Before I got into this routine, I always had a hard time falling asleep and when I got the pacemaker it was awful to lay there and hear thump, thump, thump. So the TV is a great distraction for me....and thank goodness hubby can sleep thru anything!!

Getting a pacemaker or an ICD is a life altering adjustment in more ways than one! But with the support of our doctors and the good souls on this website, you'll be feeling great before you know it.

Interesting that your pacer is set to 50....makes me think I want mine that low too. Presently I'm at 60. I too had a pacemaker back in 2004 for SSS. I too am still fatigued and still have anxious moments even tho its been over 4 years now.

Your dizziness...did you have it before the pacemaker or only after? If it doesn't go away soon, bring it up to your doctor for sure.

Good luck & keep us posted.

Pookie

Details

by Lenny Sr - 2009-02-03 04:02:28

Rozybud

You asked what type of pacer I have. It is a dual chamber Medtronics Sensia unit.

I too had long pauses.....the longest was 9 seconds but most were 3-4 seconds. At any rate I have not had anymore fainting spells but just sick and tired of being tired and a bit woozy from time to time. It seems to be better today.

I go back to the Doc next week and get a tune up I guess.

Tired and dewpressed

by DRG - 2017-03-17 14:21:23

Received a Medtronics duel chamber on March 6, 2017  I'm still very tired and sleeping alot as well as being depressed.  Anti-depression pills have helped.  Having some problems with short term memory

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