I was told in May by an HCM specialist that I should have an ICD put in. Needless to say its not something I am not excited about. I have repeatedly tried to put out of my head the thought of getting it but I look at my son and think what if... My septal measurement is 2.5 - 3 depending on which reading you go by. I dont have many symptoms and my mom is the only other HCMer in my family(that we know of). My grandfather died at 47 of "angina" according to my mom. I know that is a symptom and not a problem but it was in the 50's so they didnt know any better. It could have been HCM could have been my grandma's good ol southern cooking. We will never know.
Anyway, what I really want to ask is everything you guys can tell me about your ICD experience. Why did you get it? How long have you had it? How bad is the scar? Has it ever fired? How often do you have it interrogated or battery changed? WHat is involved when you do? How long post implant could you drive? How long will it be be before I can play with and lift my 35 pound son? Has anyone given birth after an ICD? What happens if it fires while Im pregnant, would it hurt the baby?
I am ready to have another baby ASAP and I have been told I can but it would be safer if I had an ICD because of the extra stress on my heart. I really dont want it but, I also dont want to try this and have my son grow up without a Mama or a sibling. My whole family, especially my husband wont give any advice here. Its like if we dont talk about the elephant in the room its not there and Gayle is the same healthy rambunctious person she has always been. Problem is now I know Iam not and I would really like a little advice on whether or not to do this and how will it affect my life? You guys are all I've got here. I appreciate any advice you have.
Anyway, what I really want to ask is everything you guys can tell me about your ICD experience. Why did you get it? How long have you had it? How bad is the scar? Has it ever fired? How often do you have it interrogated or battery changed? WHat is involved when you do? How long post implant could you drive? How long will it be be before I can play with and lift my 35 pound son? Has anyone given birth after an ICD? What happens if it fires while Im pregnant, would it hurt the baby?
I am ready to have another baby ASAP and I have been told I can but it would be safer if I had an ICD because of the extra stress on my heart. I really dont want it but, I also dont want to try this and have my son grow up without a Mama or a sibling. My whole family, especially my husband wont give any advice here. Its like if we dont talk about the elephant in the room its not there and Gayle is the same healthy rambunctious person she has always been. Problem is now I know Iam not and I would really like a little advice on whether or not to do this and how will it affect my life? You guys are all I've got here. I appreciate any advice you have.
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