
I am currently 48 years old. I was diagnosted with HCM at age 40. There are six siblings in my family, 3 of us have HCM. It was recently recommended that I have a diffibrilator implanted. Family history is the primary factor for the recommendation. However, after talking with my two brothers, I am the only one that has received this recommendation. My first question is, considering the family history, why would I be the one to have received the recommended implant. Secondly, I am concerned about the procedure. I am interested in hearing about the surgery, the recovery time and the impact this device has on one's lifestyle. I am a high school teacher and also finishing a masters degree program which I am finding to be quite demanding. The timing for such an implant is not good at this time, however, I know where my priorties are----my family. I am very interested in learning how others dealt with this decision as well as the procedure and aftermath.
Thanks you so much.
Mark
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