Tommorrow I get a new PM

The doctor said they were putting a three wire macemaker in , a St. Judes I do not know what model. I have never heard of the 3 wire but the doctor said it would give me more energy. Has anyone heard of this. my old one is a pacer it lasted me 1 month shy of 15 years. Keep me in your praters tommorrow to anyone who reads this as I a bit scared. Thank you gosh I love this site : ) Trisha

9 Comments

Hmmm...

by pezzypooh - 2009-04-20 06:04:15

I have a friend with a three wire, but the third wire is a defibrillator...not sure if that is what is going on with you, but definitely ask tomorrow before you go into surgery! Ask questions!!!! Good luck!
Pezzypooh

I'll be sending you good thoughts

by searchingwoman - 2009-04-20 07:04:24

Hi Trisha,

I too have a St. Jude's...my 2nd one but my 3rd pacemaker.

I will be thinking of you and sending you prayers.

You will be fine.
Hugs,
Donna

A bit scared...

by Pookie - 2009-04-20 07:04:40

Hi Trisha.

It's only human to be a bit scared. I was too.

Wow...you sure did have a good run with your first pacemaker; almost 15 years!!!!!!!!

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

Please keep us posted on how you make out.

Good luck,
Pookie

3 lead pacemaker again

by brucerob - 2009-04-20 08:04:31

Sorry about the link not working. I tested it 3 times before posting. Some how it changed when it was posted. Go on the St. Jude Medical site (I am not posting any more links) and search for:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

The page I was trying to send you to was the 2nd result when I did it.

Best Wishes Again, Bruce

3 lead pacemaker

by brucerob - 2009-04-20 08:04:45

Hello Trisha,
I have a 3 lead St. Jude defibrillator but it is also available as a pacemaker. It has done wonders for me! Here is a link that explains how it functions:

http://www.sjm.com/procedures/procedure.aspx?name=Cardiac+Resynchronization+Therapy+(CRT)§ion=Overview

I hope this helps.

Best Wishes, Bruce

hi

by jessie - 2009-04-20 09:04:03

thinking of you . it will be okay. you have lots and lots of support jessie

Thinking of you....

by Melissa - 2009-04-20 09:04:25

I just wanted to let you know i'm thinking of you as you get your new pacemaker. My prayers are with you - prayers for courage & peace, strength & healing.

I hope everything goes well. Take care!

Melissa

i have a three lead pacemaker

by skye - 2009-04-20 09:04:55

hi... I have a 3 lead pacer, its called a biventricular pacemaker and it is used in resynchronization therapy. I have a complete Left bundle branch block, and electrical issue causing my heart to weaken and ended up with CHF. This pacer has allowed my heart to "recover" its beating stronger, in sync and no signs of CHF! I do not have a defib. good luck, I will keep you in my prayers. let us know how you make out

Just checking

by jljmom - 2009-04-29 01:04:39

I just wanted to let you know that you still had people praying for you. Hope you are feeling better by now.

Judy

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