I had a pacer installed after my last surgery. It isn't bad at all. In fact, I have pics of me from ICU to going home, and after the pacer install you notice a night and day difference. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. I went from pale with my eyes sunken in to Pink and full of life literally. It's amazing what Eddison's Medicine(electricity) can do for ya. Get better soon so you can do more than just walk to your child. Get better so you can walk with him!!