Pacemaker Question
Had pacemaker inserted 6 weeks ago, was wondering if you would still feel the area over device be raised somewhat and does that feeling ever go away when you put your hand on it?
Thanks
jer22
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My intraocular lens implant, a small plastic lens put in place of a cataract, even has a label and a serial number, which were handed to me as I stepped out of the surgery. So, I agree, if this patient was not handed a sheet of paper with guidelines or instructions, it's not very ethical in my opinion.
I agree all pacemaker patients should be given written instructions for the care of their pacemaker/ICD incisions following surgery. I know I was.
They also gave me the pacemaker monitor and a temporary pacemaker card showing the name, model and serial numbers of the pacemaker generator and the two leads A permanent card came in the mail in a few days showing this information, also the name and contact information of the doctor who was managing the pacemaker.
It may be that not everyone gets the specific pacemaker information ( ie, model and serial numbers) when they leave the hospital, but they should get it either from their pacemaker clinic or the manufacturer in the mail shortly after the implant
Thanks for the info re seat belt. I did not know I could adjust it like that. I called re the information I should have about the PM - they apologized that I did not get it at the time of discharge. The did kind of blow me off about my opinion that I was discharged without proper instructions. My site is still a little sore and it is quite prominent. I had a check-up at the 4 week mark and no one indicated that I had any problems. I did mention that it is still uncomfortable but no response. I will be seeing my regular cardiologist in another week and have him check it out. Just to make sure everything is ok. I am grateful for the the PM....I no longer pant or have trouble breathing.
Got mine in 2018. It will always be a bump on your chest unless it was inserted under the muscle.