Pacemaker "Dos and Don'ts" after surgery

@kb49
If this is your first surgery I would think they would have a programmed schedule for you to return and check your surgery wound and check the function of your device. It should go through a fine tuning process like mine did after surgery wound healed.

Who did your surgery? That surgeon should have had you returning for at least checking your wound. Have you contacted them about return visit.

Per my experience with this I am still recommending a EP for you to see even if you have to drive or fly to get to one. That EP will and can work with your local cardiologist.

I really do not understand your post, you are not seeing anyone. WOW, the device needs checking and programming, and the wound needs to be checked. I go through a home monitor check of my device every 3 months which is sent to my EP. If they see anything they set up an appointment. Once a year I go into the office and they do checks of wires, and other things and fine tune anything that needs attention.

@jc76 I did go in two weeks after my surgery and they made some adjustments and I had one telehealth visit after that, but I haven’t seen anybody since then I saw my cardiologist for my regular six months check up and he kinda laughed and said you really don’t like this thing do you I said no but that’s it besides my transmissions to the clinic so I guess everything is working OK or somebody would’ve got a hold of me

@kb49
If not hearing anything reach out to them. Explain your anxiety and expectatations.

I have the remove monitor also. But I receive a portal message from my PACE Clinic and they give me the results of it and if I need to come in for personal visit. I have my device checked remotely every 3 months with a portal message on results and once a year go into for checks of wires and other things that must be done in person.

My EP or pace clinic will call, text, me portal message (all) if they see something that needs attention on my device checks. If normal they send me an e-mail that I have a portal message and it explains what was submittted and any concerns.

@kb49 I had my PM implanted 4 years ago. I explained that I still had chest tightness and exhaustion. They paid no attention to me until I made an appointment with an electrophysiologist (who had nothing to do with implanting the PM). He was able to reprogram some of the settings to make me feel better. You need to learn how the device works and find an EP who will work with you. You may be missing the boat if you don’t.

@jackiet
Could not agree more. Having an experienced EP is fundamental to good ICD/Pacemaker device implanted, programmed, and there for any issues you have.

The EP is a specialist in the electrical functions of heart. Medications for issues, and surgeons who implant medical devices along with proper programming of the devices.

Even if you have to drive long distances it can really make a big difference. Before I moved to Jacksonville area I drove 4 hours to and 4 hours to be treated by a Mayo EP. He was outstanding and has implanted all my 3 devices and still my EP 20 years later.