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hi everyone

Pacemaker done doddle really

Home for tea

Rest for a while

No driving for a week

Not sure how long it takes for the pain to ease

I’m not ready for a parachute jump yet

Pacemaker is a Boston

Battery life 15 year he said

Ablate 6 weeks or so

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I found the hardest part was not raising my arm above my head as I usually sleep in the recovery position. I had to tie my wrist to my waist each night for two weeks. Paracetamol covered the pain although I did get the occasional stab for quite a long time.

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Hardjuice in reply to BobD

morning Bob

Lift hand above head some say six weeks I’ve read two I guess leaving it as long as possible is good

Not sure when I could go to work either although not planning any time soon

But may need some dosh

Daughters with grandkids are needy

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