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I got my implant in June, my question is how far does other peoples implant stick out?. To me it looks like a hockey puck in my chest and of course everyone says that it is not noticeable, but to me it is.
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My husband's ICD does stick out a little, but the only bothersome thing is that the bottom left corner sticks out and has thinned the skin over it. We're hoping the next ICD will be smaller and won't stick out as much. He's had to watch that area for the last 5 years for infection and to see if there is more thinning.
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Husband has HCM.
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They can stick these implants under the muscle to avoid this. It is more recovery and more painful but that might be a good option for you the next time it needs replacing. I don't have one yet but they want to do one and told me they were going to put it under a muscle cos I didn't have much fat on my chest (sure have plenty everywhere else tho!!)Comment
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It varies from person to person and body type. It can take up to 3 months to stettle in- give it a little more time until you judge how it will look long term.
Be well,
LisaKnowledge is power ... Stay informed!
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Dx age 12 current age 46 and counting!
lost: 5 family members to HCM (SCD, Stroke, CHF)
Others diagnosed living with HCM (or gene +) include - daughter, niece, nephew, cousin, sister and many many friends!
Therapy - ICD (implanted 97, 01, 04 and 11, medication
Currently not obstructed
Complications - unnecessary pacemaker and stroke (unrelated to each other)Comment
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