Christina L
Well-known member
This is Wayne writing for Chris in Cleveland: 3rd day after surgery, one setback this morning. They came in to remove the pacemaker wires this morning (that's what they do on the 3rd day according to schedule) and said the heart wasn't "sensing" properly, so they left them in. Her cardiologist assured her that it was a very small chance she would need a pacemaker for the rest of her life, but she is worried about it now.
2 questions: Has anyone had the experience of not having the pacemaker wires removed on the 3rd day after surgery, ie a delay? Is that a big concern, or does it sometimes just take a little longer?
Secondly, worst case scenario of course!!!!, but what is it like to have a pacemaker?
Chris will probably be feeling good enough to get on the computer and check replies later today. Thanks again for your well-wishes!
2 questions: Has anyone had the experience of not having the pacemaker wires removed on the 3rd day after surgery, ie a delay? Is that a big concern, or does it sometimes just take a little longer?
Secondly, worst case scenario of course!!!!, but what is it like to have a pacemaker?
Chris will probably be feeling good enough to get on the computer and check replies later today. Thanks again for your well-wishes!