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Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Jun 7 2:56pm | Replies (85)
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@deniseheart

I would like to know what part has been debilitating for him. Some thoughts: pocket is expanding due to the larger size of an ICD, the incision , the ICD’s location: under chest muscle rather than on top of it. Interested in more details.

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barbhnniki | @barbhnniki | Jun 5 10:55am

The entire physical condition is debilitating. The ICD is larger, heavier and moving lower on his chest. The incision is okay. Old wires were capped off and new ones are coiled on top of the defib. He is steadily losing weight due to the Parkinson’s changes: no smell, little taste, trouble eating and swallowing.

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