packmaker issues 4 months out

Nine months out, I no longer sleep on my left side. And I have on an ongoing random basis what I would call discomfort issues 360 degrees. The soreness/tenderness is here and there for 10-15 minutes and then is gone. The discomfort is noticeable and more so when not doing anything.

My implant is 5 months old. I still feel occasionally discomfort and sometimes tingling pain, but it goes away after a few minutes . Can’t figure out what are the triggers. But … the discomfort seems to be lessen. I would check with your doctor also.

Whether true or not, I do not know (requires further investigation) but I have heard that sleeping on one's left side is not good.

Thank you so much, this was really helpful!

Thank you very much, I think what you've heard is likely right. Every time I sleep on my left side I notice discomfort all the next day.

Hello Carol
I received my biventricular pacemaker in September, 2022.
I found it took a full year for most, if not all, the twinges, tingling and various other sensations to dissipate.
Now, I occasionally experience a dull ache in the area of the generator (mine is a subcutaneous implant, with the generator being anchored to the pectoral muscle with a stitch), usually after doing something a little strenuous like digging in the garden. When that happens, I apply either some heat using microwavable heating pad or cold using a gel pack from the refrigerator, wrapped in a towel. Either one works well . I apply one or the other for 15 or 20 minutes and I am good to go.
Also, I found in the early days of my recovery, placing a small soft pillow under my left shoulder at the front, enabled me to sleep on my left side. I no longer need the pillow and, since it is my preferred sleeping position, I sleep - painlessly - on my left side each night. I do not suffer any ill effects from doing so. But it does take time for the device to "be seated" and healed in place.
It takes a surprisingly long time for your body to "get used to" having this object implanted in it. And although the surgery itself is fairly commonplace and is often done on an outpatient basis, when you think about it, it is pretty intensive. But after a while you will not even notice it being there. You will just notice how much better you feel with it.
Wishing you all the best.

This is such valuable information, thank you! I can't wait to try your pillow suggestion this evening as I too am a left-sided sleeper. It's heartening to get the information about the length of time for the body to adjust afer having the device implanted. I know I was afraid it wasn't seated correctly but with your information and that of the others above, I feel very very relieved. Thank you so much! Carol

My pleasure. We are all on this journey together. And if someone has some insights or advice that can help someone else, it makes the journey both easier and not so isolating. Our shared experiences make us all stronger.
Take care of yourself.

Thank you, you are so right that we are all in this together and need to help one another!

Thank you and I appreciate your insights. It is very helpful to our journey of healing and getting used to the device.