Recovering from Pacemaker Surgery
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2018
- My experience recovering from pacemaker surgery. When I was 36 I was told I needed to have a pacemaker implanted. I looked for videos of people describing their experience because I didn’t know what to expect. I only found a few videos that were helpful, that’s why I decided to share my experiences as well. In this video I talk about my first check up 10 days after surgery. I also talk about adjusting my daily activities while recovering.
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I got my first pacemaker at age 15. I'm 50 now and got my most recent change 2 days ago. I get scared every time. But I have never had an issue. Good luck every one!
Sorry for the late reply, I didn't get a notification. I'm glad to hear from someone that has had a pacemaker for a large part of their life. I've been thinking about how the change out process will go. How many have you had? I'm glad you are doing well and best of luck in the future.
ty I got mine 3 weeks ago wound isnt all healed.
I hope you have a smooth recovery. Best wishes!
hello, today is the morning of my pacemaker procedure. Im only 33, but I had a five second pause that made my cardiologist suggest this .I’m still extremely nervous about it. Glad i found these videos to give me a simple break down thanks
Hi, I’m glad you found them helpful. When I was told I need one I went looking for information and other people who were getting them . It is difficult to hear that you need a pacemaker at a young age. Try not to be too nervous, on the scale of heart surgery, this is pretty simple. I hope you can take it easy during the recovery period, and I hope you feel better soon. Once you have the pacemaker, you won’t have to worry about the pauses anymore. Best wishes, and let me know how you are doing after.
I got my pacemaker last week! It was unexpected, following TAVR (aortic valve replacement). ❤️🥁.
I hope you are doing well. I think finding out you need one is always unexpected, there is a sense of urgency by the doctor that can be unnerving. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Hey man I just want to say I really appreciate this I’m 26 years old I have a few congenital heart diseases/conditions I have a single ventricle Fontaine heart I’ve had an ASD&VSD I might have pulmonary hypertension I’m still going through a lot of test and I am most likely going to need a pacemaker and I was extremely scared until I’ve watched most of your videos I just wanna tell you that you really help me relax today I was scared af .
Hi Travis,
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found the videos helpful. Being told you need a pacemaker is scary, I remember that feeling. I looked for information online and didn’t find anything about younger people with pacemakers, that’s why I decided to make the videos. Thanks for sharing your story and letting me know the videos helped you relax. I hope the best for you.
I just got a pacemaker 2 days ago and already feel better. I'm 31
Hi Brittany. I’m glad you are feeling better after getting your pacemaker. I hope your recovery goes well and you can get back to doing the things you want to. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Thanks for this - very useful. I had my pacemaker fitted three weeks ago. I do feel a bit less tired and know I have lost fitness. I am a runner doing 10k, half marathons and trail runs. My resting heart rate was 32 - 38 which I thought was fine but I was also having missed beats which meant I often had to pull up very suddenly during a race because I became dizzy and light headed. I don’t think I’ll really know how effective the surgery has been until I start running again - and I don’t have to pull up. I was told not to lift, stretch up or run for 6 weeks. In three weeks, I shall start running again. My children bought me a weekend away in Copenhagen to celebrate my 70th birthday last January, so we shall all do the Parkrun together on the first Saturday of November 2019. Thanks for videos and observations - I have found them interesting and helpful.
Ian, Thanks for sharing your experience. I found that my implant site was still a little sensitive to the bouncing of my chest muscle even after the 6 week recovery period suggested by my doctor. I found brisk walking more comfortable the week after I was allowed to exercise again, but it became less sensitive every day. Eventually, it will feel normal again and you should be able to run like you used to. Overtime, you probably won't event notice you have it. If you would like to, please leave an update in the comments and let us know how your first run goes. Thanks for watching!
Good info, thx for taking the time for these tips.
Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if you have any topics you would like to see in the future.
I had mine installed on April 3rd. Experienced everything you did. My job is physically demanding so I haven't been allowed back to work yet, so we'll see how that goes when I get back. Stay Healthy!
Andy,
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. It will be a little different when you first return to work, I was worried the first time I lifted something heavy. . As long as I focused on my task at hand, I wouldn’t worry so much about the pacemaker. Over time you probably won't even notice any difference while working.
Thank you for this video. I wish I had seen it earlier though as I had my pacemaker implanted 2 months ago. It is however still very useful as it alayed some lingering fears/anxieties.
Glad you found the video helpful, and I hope you’re recovering well. Best wishes!
I am scheduled for my implant in 10 days..these videos have been so helpful. Thank you
I’m glad you found them helpful, that’s why I make them. I hope you have a speedy recovery after your surgery.
I had mine 3 weeks ago. I am fine and you will be also. Good luck !
Hi,I am now fully recovered from the operation and worries afterwards.phew.Hope you are ok also.Thank you for the video which helped with the mental experience.as well as the physical ones.Cheers.and good wishes for the future . Ken.
Hi Ken, glad to hear you are fully recovered. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes to you also!
I'm 70 and just got an ICD, had my first checkup/adjustment today. I was emergency hospitalized with VTAC episodes so getting this thing was not run of the mill and I was in for 2 weeks. Once out I had no problems with it and the best I can describe it is that it feels like a pack of cigarettes in my shirt pocket, nothing more. Seat belts are not a problem and although I can feel it's weight, there is no pain or discomfort associated. These things are simply amazing!
Hi, it sounds like you went through a scary time, but I’m glad you are having a good experience after getting your ICD. It’s good that you don’t have a lot of pain. I hope you continue to do well. Thanks for sharing.
My mother has just had s pacemaker..Thank you for the information it has been helpful ..👍
Thanks for letting me know it was helpful. I hope your mom is feeling better, and has a speedy recovery.
Thanks for doing these videos. I may have a pacemaker in my near future-low heart rate. Not looking forward to it but happy to be better informed
Hi, it is a scary when you hear that you might need a pacemaker. It may feel like it will put limits on you, but it really doesn’t that much. I do everything I did before getting it. I’ve come to think of it as my battery backup and it is there to help me. I wish you the best, and know that it really isn’t as bad as it seams at first.
Thank you so much!!🤗❤️
Your welcome 🤗
I had a ICD/pacemaker implanted 12/9/19..your videos offer a wealth of information thank you many blessings to you.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm glad you found the videos helpful. I hope you have a speedy recovery and are feeling better after your implant. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@CyborgVlog My diagnoses was prolong qt. I began to experience bradycardia. My pulse was in the 40s..I binged watch your videos they gave me the support I needed😊.
@@dorcaspowellpowell5971 When I was diagnosed I was worried and looking for reassurance. I didn't find too many videos at the time. I'm glad you found my videos supportive, that's why I make them.
@@dorcaspowellpowell5971 When I was diagnosed I was worried and looking for reassurance. I didn't find too many videos at the time. I'm glad you found my videos supportive, that's why I make them.
Oh yes, you can definitely feel when they make “adjustments”. Get a seat belt cover, preferable sheepskin one. Helps a lot.
I've gotten used to the seat belt know, almost no discomfort. The scar still does itch sometimes though.
Had a dual chamber leads to my pacemaker. Only had sling for 48 hours. After that I was able to use the arm only restrictions were don't lift anything with that arm or raise it above shoulder level. Took bandage off myself after 48 hours but left the medi strips on. After 7 days it was completely healed and strips were removed. Full activities after 48 hours as long as I didn't raise that arm up in the air. No pain , not sore at all. After the procedure I even looked for a bandage to see that he did the procedure. My first follow up my surgeon scanned the pacemaker. Didn't feel a thing. No adjustment made. My pacemaker is working at 18% and is set at 60. After 5 weeks was allowed to raise the arm up again. It's been 3 months now that I have the pacemaker and I don't even know it's there
Glad to hear you had a smooth recovery and that you are doing well. I’m glad your device is working for you without needing any adjustments. Thanks for sharing your experience, and let me know how you are doing in the future.
I will be getting my pacemaker on 12/16. This video has been very informative.
Brad, Thanks for letting me know the video was helpful. That's why I made them, to share my experience and hopefully provide information to others. I hope you have a speedy recovery, and you feel better after.
How is everything now that you've gotten it?
@@CyborgVlog I am doing well after my pacemaker surgery. My doctor said my surgery was in the 90 percent range on how well it went. I did not have to wear a sling, and I went home the afternoon of the surgery. I never had any pain from the surgery, but it was a little sore. The soreness disapated each day. This past Friday the bandage was taken off, and the staples were removed. Four steri-strips were put on my healing incision. I can take them off after a week or so. They made a couple of minor adjustments to the pacemaker as well. The best news I received is I can resume driving. All in all, I am pleased with the progress.
@@bradto36 I'm glad to hear you are doing well after surgery! It is a good feeling when you can start driving again. I had some discomfort from the seat belt at first and I used a folded sweatshirt as a pad, but it went away over time. Let me know if rhe seat belt bothers you too, and what you did to fix it.
@@CyborgVlog Yes, on the first day of being able to drive, I experienced discomfort from my seat belt. I bought a seat belt cover that same day, and it does help alleviate the discomfort.on the site of my incision. That discomfort is getting to be less and less each day, and soon I will no longer need that seat belt cover. It was your advice on one of your CZcams videos that led me to buy that seat belt cover. Thank you very much for that advice, and that you for your videos. They were very helpful.
re: the seatbelt problem - you can get a sheepskin 'sleeve' that fits over the belt permanently to protect your shoulder. I am lucky - I have a pacemaker, but in Australia we drive on the left, so the driving position in the car is on the right, therefore, the seatbelt is over the right shoulder.
Thanks for the suggestion. Since it has healed completely, I doesn’t bother me at all anymore. Lucky that you don’t have to worry about it 😉. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes!
I didnt get a sling . just told not to lift heavy things and not strech my arm over the head.
They told me the sling was just a reminder. I hope you are feeling better. Thanks for sharing and best wishes!
I'm 17 years old and I have been diagnosed with second-degree type II AV block ( mobitz II); The definitive treatment for this form of AV Block is an implanted pacemaker. I can't describe what I'm feeling... I mean... Look at my age
It is a very disturbing feeling being told you have a problem with your heart at a young age. When I was told I needed one, I felt like I was going to have a short life. I felt like pacemakers were for old people. It is normal to have anxiety and fear. Over time these feelings will subside. I came to find out that in some cases small children need to get pacemakers as well. Studies have shown that having a pacemaker does not adversely affect life span. Getting one at a young age, you may have to deal with more surgeries to replace it as the battery runs out. I was concerned about this, but I figured that least I'm able to live. The pacemaker is keeping your heart beating when it needs help. I think needing help from this medical device is better than my heart not beating. I can tell you from experience, the pacemaker will become part of your normal life after your surgery, and the positive benefits outweigh any restrictions caused by the device. I wish you the best as you get your pacemaker implanted.
Hi Ines. You posted this a long time ago. I have your exact diagnosis. I am not symptomathic but my doctor sqid it is better to have it. I will get mine tomorrow.
I hope you are having a happy and heqltgy life.
@@CyborgVlog Good news! I do not actually need a pacemaker for now. Maybe when I am in my 40's I will need one. In my case it happens mostly at night, (two to three times an hour through the whole 24 hours of the day) and thats the reason why they are not implanting a pacemaker. I didn't see your reply back then. You are so sweet ❤️ hope you are okay. Happy New Year
@@maresgoez hey! I only found out because I was symptomatic and I haven't gotten one yet because it "only" happens 40-50 times a day, mostly during the night. They say that if I need one it will probably be when I am in my 40's. Everything will go well tomorrow ❤️ you will live a long, happy and healthy life, your pacemaker will be there to help your heart when it needs to. I think your doctor made the right choice, it will only help you. Good luck, but I'm sure you wont need it ❤️ Happy New Year
I had my pacemaker fitted 14 months ago at New Cross hospital at Wolverhampton, I have not heard anything from them since my surgery.
I hope you are doing well. What about your primary doctor? They usually take over monitoring after it is implanted.
Not sure where you had your surgery but I didn't go through all that.
After my first install, I was back to work in 2 days with no sling. That was 10 years ago.
I just got my replacement 2 months ago. In by 6, out by 10. Back to work driving Uber the next day. Just had scar check last week. All OK.
Glad to hear you are doing well so soon after surgery. I’m sure the doctor was being overly careful with the restrictions he put on me. Thanks for sharing your experience, and best of luck in the future.
I just found your vid. Why did you have the PM put in? I am 34 and need one... kinda scary. Did you ever wear a Zio patch? thank you!!
Hi Brittany,
I have complete AV node block where the electrical signal does not travel from the AV node down to the ventricles to make them beat. When I sleep, my heart was pausing for up to 6 seconds. It is scary to find out you need a pacemaker, especially at such a young age. I went through a wide range of emotions, I talk about it more in other videos I made. I looked for videos when I found out I needed a pacemaker, and that's why I make them. I'll put some links below if you are interested. I didn't wear the Zio Patch, I had a larger 3 lead monitor I wore around my neck. It attached to my chest and my side. Thanks for watching and I wish you the best!
Explaining my condition: czcams.com/video/EkrnHjncBZI/video.html
All videos about my pacemaker experience: czcams.com/play/PLRFug5EICkntzD4Tk05y-gwfHy2l5vDmn.html
Welp, I guess I know what to look forward to
CATINA, I wish you the best with your procedure. It can be scary getting surgery, but this is a common procedure. I’m sure you will do fine. Thanks for watching!
Get mine July!thanks.
I hope you have a speedy recovery, thanks for sharing. Let us know how you are feeling after.
Now Day 6,job done,,dressing off on day 5..recovering from very unpleasant experience.Operation quite painful,bruise almost to elbow(blood under skin).A definite lump at device location.Mostly pain free now.Wound check in 2 days time. , PHEW!!,
Well you sound relieved. I hope you can take it easy as you recover and that you heal up quickly. After the recovery period you should be able to get back to more of the activities you want to do. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Thanks for updating, and I hope to hear from you in the future as you feel better.
Sorry shouldn't be going to work for at least 3 weeks, I was agreed to have 6 weeks off (ok lifting) but I also took 4 weeks holiday as well. Sling, no I didn't have a sling. In fact as was going to US for training after what I thought would be 6 weeks, I was going out on bike. I started after 4 days because have aero bars (tri bars) meaning there is no pull on pacemaker. But actually I went to US after just 4 weeks because op was cancelled and under pressure they gave me another one in 2 weeks. So actually only had 4 weeks plus 4 weeks holiday.
Anyway got it checked before leaving to US (from UK) and found I was hititng over 170 when cycling. sure they were shocked I was cycling, there you go.
This really is a minor surgery, I have had far worse (like a vertebrae fracture and Kyphoplasty). wasn't cycling after 4 days anyway. I wasn't even kept in overnight, and no one is (in Uk)unless complications. By the way had it on right side because generally have shoulder bags on left side (and was going to US with such a bag).
I just got my pacemaker on the 30th of last month been a month today
Hi Nicole, I hope you are healing well. It is still pretty new for you, but after a while it will feel like a normal part of you, thanks for sharing.
Did they give you a sling with instructions? The one I got had no instructions that anybody could decipher. 4 nurses tried to put it on but they gave up and tied two straps together.
Same experience for me, very different to get adjusted. Luckily you only need to wear it for a few weeks. I hope you are doing well after surgery.
Does your pacemaker vibrate at times??
Like the feel of a cellphone on vibration?
Do reply...
I'm from Pakistan..
No, mine does not feel like it is vibrating. Does yours? Have you talked to the doctor about that?
@@CyborgVlog yes it does!!
I did ask my doctor but he wasn't sure !!
I am very left-handed. to what extent do you reckon the pacemaker impact on my life ?
Immediately after surgery you will need to limit what you do with your left arm. No heavy lifting for months, but writing should be fine after a few days. Once you are completely healed, after several months, there will be almost zero impact.
Which pacemaker did you get leadless or leads??
Leads
after surgery do you have a scar? sorry for bad english i think you got what i want to say, pls answer
Yes, there is a small scar. It is usually hidden under most shirts.
2nd day with My new pacemaker. Can't quit hiccuping. Help
I’m sorry to hear that you are having that happen. Please talk to your doctor about that as soon as possible. I hope they can help with that. I really don’t know of any other advice I can give. I hope it goes away, and you can have a more comfortable recovery.
Did you have any driving restrictions after your implant?
Only that I couldn’t use my left arm until the recovery period was over. I was restricted before the surgery so I was happy to be able to again.
Thanks, I will be getting a pacemaker in January not be able to drive my wife to her appointments. I have no driving restrictions currently although I have an arrhythmia.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a speedy recovery and can get back to doing what you need to do. The restrictions can be difficult, but are for our own good. Hope you have a good holiday!
Does the pacemaker lead move or displace if we do heavy lifting
Not after the recovery period after surgery. Need to be careful not to lift heavy things then. Once you are completely healed, you should be able to return to normal activity
@@CyborgVlog thanks
@@CyborgVlog how long is the recovery period
@GurungTrailblazer you are on light duty for a couple months with no lifting anything over a few pounds, but the incision will be tender for a while longer.
Try knocking yourself about a little, they kept me in for 4 hours and then I went home on the bus...
That is fast, I hope that means you were doing well afterwards.Thanks for sharing your experience.
What about playing a electric guitar is that a no no
I don’t think it’ll be a problem, magnetic fields from electronics loose intensity quickly with distance and as long as any magnets or motors are not directly on top of your device it should be fine. I think all the electronics of a guitar are not up in the neck that would be closest to a pacemaker in the chest.
Good evn. Sir.My father have a pacemaker which implanted on 19 december 2019.Age of my father is 56 years suffering from bradycardia and having syncope before three months.In holter monitoring show the minimum heartbeat is 25 rpm the maximum R-R value is 2.5 and 6 miss beats are also detect in holter test.The 15 percent of total of heartbeat during holter monitoring is only 25 to 35.On the basis of above complications the doctor of kgmu lucknow uttar pradesh,india are advised for impletation of pacemaker to better life and finally it done...
Sir my father a govt. Employee in forest department and have 7 years to retirement.On present time he taking rest at house.Sir I am very disappointed for future status of my father such as he face problems during on duty,??, I think ask to father from resign ation from job but i am jobless???
Sir please some instruction about a new life of my father after having a pacemaker.In present time my father fealing well and walking 1to 2 km in afternoon......
Hi Upendra Singh. I can see that you are very concerned about your father. Now that your father has the pacemaker, it is helping him live a more normal life. It is a good thing that is helping him. I would talk to his doctor to see how long to wait before he can return to his job, or if he needs to change the activities he does. After the recovery period, I was able to return to work without restrictions. Just because you have a pacemaker doesn't mean you have to quit your job. He may need to make small adjustments to his activities, but he should feel better with the pacemaker keeping his heart rate up. I wish you both the best!
Sir ab aapke papa kaise h??
@@deepak1208
बिल्कुल अच्छे हैं।
@@CyborgVlog
Thanks sir je
कोई दिक्कत तो नही हुए पेसमेकर लगाने के बाद में और कोई काम करने में दिक्कत तो नही आती??
It takes forever to get that stuff off
Yes it does, thanks for sharing!
You had really crappy diet and did not excercise for years. Pace makers should be the last resort, since it causes damages to heart in the long run. I wouldn't have gone the conventional route to be honest.
I wanted to avoid it, but the doctor told me that a 5 second pause was too long and I had to get it. I even got a second opinion.