- what to expect after icd/pacemaker implant by Gretta (2010-07-30 15:28:35)
The surgeon did tell us that the device would need replacing one day, but not the leads. Well, Aug 4th will be his day of implant. We must be at the hospital at 6:30a.m. and surgery is at 8:30a.m. And hopefully home the next day! Thanks so much again for ALL of the help. You have all been such a help, I can't express it enough. Best of health to everyone here. I'll keep everyone updated on our progress and of course will pose questions as they pop in my mind. thank you!! :)
- this is the moment by flbrat (2010-07-30 14:24:24)
I could have sworn you had hip problems. Good luck with the knee. Physical therapy is a help from what I have heard.
- this is the moment by halfhearted (2010-07-30 14:07:36)
Hope all has gone well , Sue, Post us when you can .
- August 9 BIG DAY! by flbrat (2010-07-30 12:37:40)
Good for you!
You will be in and out of the hospital before you know it!
I think your biggest problem is going to be the restriction of lifting your arms above shoulder height as well as the amount of weight you are able to lift. You are not going to be able to pick your granddaughter up. At three years old though, she should be able to climb up into your lap.
Make sure one family member is designated as the information gatherer. Someone who is level headed and factual would be best. If 15 different family members ask questions, then 15 different answers are given.
Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers for your successful procedure.
- what to expect after icd/pacemaker implant by flbrat (2010-07-30 12:30:32)
It was about 4 to 6 weeks restrict from driving. But heck, I made a GREAT passenger!! As far as feeling better or not, well, I felt incredibly better with the first ICD and with the replacement this last year. (you do know that the device will need replacing in 5-7 years, right?) I can actually tell the exact second they turn off the device during my interrogations. It is like a great wave of sluggishness coming up on me. Some people may not respond to the device as well I guess.
- what to expect after icd/pacemaker implant by Gretta (2010-07-30 10:09:59)
OH, I forgot to ask, how long before you could drive after the implant? Thank you all very much!!
- what to expect after icd/pacemaker implant by Gretta (2010-07-30 10:07:09)
Thanks Knightrider and Fibrat. Another question(I'm full of them:) ) The surgeon said that my husband may not actually feel better with the ICD. He said that it is there to prevent sudden death. Is this true in your experiences?
- Arrhythmias by flbrat (2010-07-30 10:00:25)
mroussy: no replacement that I know of yet. My mother was just recently hospitalized and was released with a long term to permanant Rx for wafarin.
Gretta: Not everyone is prescribed the wafarin. I was asked to start the medicine and be in a clinical test. It was stated to me as an option as I understood. My local doctor was all a flutter about my refusal. (I will not do daily dose aspirin either.) I figure with quarterly checks that they will be able to tell me when I MUST take this medicine. I do enough to keep chemical companies in business.
- Arrhythmias by Gretta (2010-07-30 09:42:37)
My husband is having an ICD/pacemaker put in on Aug 4th. I asked the surgeon if he would need to go on blood thinners and he said 'no'. Is everyone on one after an ICD implant?
- Arrhythmias by mroussy (2010-07-29 23:50:10)
Not sure I am in the right place for this question but here goes: Warfarin replacement drug, most postings are from 2009? Anything new on any replacement drug?
Cheers,
