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Hi Linda, To be honest, the worst thing that I remember about the surgery was that I was not sedated enough. They claim that they gave me enough sedation to knock-out an African elephant, but I don't know I remember literally sitting up on the table moaning/groaning almost screaming (I was a little grogy) out in pain telling the doctor how much it hurt as they tried to insert the pacemaker/defibulator. They stated because of my high constitution, I did not take the sedation well. Your case (as most) may be completely different. I needed my ICD because of arrthymia, atrial fib, low heart rate and blood pressure, due to dilated cardiomyopathy. I hope that you take the pacer. It can save your life! My difibulator has already fired once and if you are passing out, that surely is not safe. If you have questions, get a second opinion, but do something. Talk to ya soon--later. I've joined the PAH support group because of my diagnosis of Borderline/Mild Pulmonary Hypertention. I also have multiple diagnosis such as Systemic Lupus (which is in remission-Praise God!), hiatal hernia, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism (my thyroid has been removed),prinzmetal angina,tricuspid regurgitation,pulmonic regurgitation,and dilated cardiomyopathy (with a pacemaker/defibulator). With multiple health issues, I tire pretty easily, but people are very patient and understanding, and I praise God for this and all things. |
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