Hi Everyone!
I tolerated my ICD implant on Tuesday fairly well. For a couple of days I felt very washed out, but the pain has been minimal. Like I told a friend, “it feels like I zipped of a pair of pants that are two sizes too small.” I will take about a week off from work just to make sure I and not pushing things too much. I can already tell that as the pain subsides I reach up with my left had without thinking. I should probably use a sling just to keep me from doing that.
The EP study confirmed that I really need this device. The cardiologist stated my, “heart was easily stimulated into both V-tach and V-fib.” I was surprised to learn that I received a duel chamber device. I had understood that I would receive a single lead ICD. When I go back to see the Dr. I will ask about that. I recall reading about a study that seemed to indicate the duel chamber devices might not serve us as well as they had hoped.
I was out when they tested the device, but I can actually remember being jolted awake for a few seconds. Whatever they use to make you sleep sure made life seem like a lot of fun. I even had conversations afterward that I don’t really remember.
So tell me. When the pacing kicks in what does one feel?
Peace,
Leon Miller
I tolerated my ICD implant on Tuesday fairly well. For a couple of days I felt very washed out, but the pain has been minimal. Like I told a friend, “it feels like I zipped of a pair of pants that are two sizes too small.” I will take about a week off from work just to make sure I and not pushing things too much. I can already tell that as the pain subsides I reach up with my left had without thinking. I should probably use a sling just to keep me from doing that.
The EP study confirmed that I really need this device. The cardiologist stated my, “heart was easily stimulated into both V-tach and V-fib.” I was surprised to learn that I received a duel chamber device. I had understood that I would receive a single lead ICD. When I go back to see the Dr. I will ask about that. I recall reading about a study that seemed to indicate the duel chamber devices might not serve us as well as they had hoped.
I was out when they tested the device, but I can actually remember being jolted awake for a few seconds. Whatever they use to make you sleep sure made life seem like a lot of fun. I even had conversations afterward that I don’t really remember.
So tell me. When the pacing kicks in what does one feel?
Peace,
Leon Miller
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