Hi everyone,
Today I recieved this Email:
"I am looking for information about ways to diminish the appearance of the defibrilator once installed in one's body like it is the case for me.
Although this is of much less importance than the medical aspect of
cardiomyopathy, it still has an effect on one's relation with others.
People do not get into a relationship, sexually or emotionnaly as easily whenthey explaining things can help others to understand and I agree but I don't want to educate the whole world, so I beleive if the appearance would be less evident, the problem other people have would also diminish in importance.
Please let me know if you have any information, anything that could give me some information as what the possibilities are."
While the appearance of the device may be minimized by topical treatments for the scar - they device itself will be felt under the skin - thus leading to having to deal with the issue at some point during the relationship.
I think this is a very important and interesting question. I have calls in to the major device companies to help with some of there data - however I thought real life examples may be of assistance to many.
Can you let us know how you have delt with this issue. I can not offer much help as I was married at the time of my device implants and I often joke with my husband that he cant return the merchandise - it is far different in the dating world.
You input will help many.
Thank you,
Lisa
Today I recieved this Email:
"I am looking for information about ways to diminish the appearance of the defibrilator once installed in one's body like it is the case for me.
Although this is of much less importance than the medical aspect of
cardiomyopathy, it still has an effect on one's relation with others.
People do not get into a relationship, sexually or emotionnaly as easily whenthey explaining things can help others to understand and I agree but I don't want to educate the whole world, so I beleive if the appearance would be less evident, the problem other people have would also diminish in importance.
Please let me know if you have any information, anything that could give me some information as what the possibilities are."
While the appearance of the device may be minimized by topical treatments for the scar - they device itself will be felt under the skin - thus leading to having to deal with the issue at some point during the relationship.
I think this is a very important and interesting question. I have calls in to the major device companies to help with some of there data - however I thought real life examples may be of assistance to many.
Can you let us know how you have delt with this issue. I can not offer much help as I was married at the time of my device implants and I often joke with my husband that he cant return the merchandise - it is far different in the dating world.
You input will help many.
Thank you,
Lisa
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