@mbauxd We are glad you found this group, too! It's an adjustment, something new to think about! Buddy (my ICD) and I have been an item for over 3 years after a septal myectomy. After a couple of weeks, I developed dizziness and giddiness which was caused by arrythmias. I am glad to read that all looks well at this time. What was happening that your doctor wanted you to have the pacemaker? How has the pacemaker alleviated any symptoms you were experiencing? After my ICD was installed, the readings were showing too much water retention. The doctor prescribed a diuretic which did not help. It took a very short while to readjust the device, so it was reading my water retention data correctly. You may wish to read https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pacemaker/about/pac-20384689, it may generate questions to ask your doctor.