@ezra03 Welcome to the discussion on ICD here on Connect! It does takes time for your body to fully adjust to this new device, which is essentially your personal EMT accompanying you 24/7, as @jc76 describes it. Glad he made you feel a little more comfortable. Buddy (Yes, I named it), was installed in late 2022 between my heart and collarbone. I had developed electrical problems after a septal myectomy which included dizziness, giddiness and syncope, eliminated by Buddy. The device does "stick out" a bit. I cannot see any wires, maybe as the scar tissue develops your wires will be less noticeable? Here on Connect, we encourage everyone to learn as much as they can about their medical issues. You may find it helpful and informative to read Mayo's information on ICDs: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillators/about/pac-20384692. People sometimes seek a second opinion, not necessarily because they do not fully trust their doctors, but to help obtain peace of mind. How was it determined that you would benefit from having an ICD? There are an unbelievable number of heart conditions that benefit from pacemakers and ICDs, were you diagnosed with a specific ailment?