Replacement pacemaker

[cowparsley]

Due to have pacemaker replaced next month,it`s only local anaesthetic,does anyone know if I`ll feel up to driving myself home afterwards?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

The BHF website says you should not drive for a week after having a pacemaker fitted and I would imagine the same applies for a replacement one. You could check with the BHF nurses or DVLA.

[Calliope153 in reply to MichaelJH]

My sister in law had a replacement fitted and was not allowed to drive for some time afterwards.

[cowparsley in reply to Calliope153]

Thanks Calliope,bit of a blow that!

[Calliope153 in reply to cowparsley]

I think my sister in law was jinxed though - this is an absolutely true story the first pacemaker didn;t help her at all and the GP couldn;t understand it. After weeks of being told to basically get on with it the consultant discovered pacemaker 1 had never been switched on! She then had to wait weeks to get the replacement appointment.....

[cowparsley in reply to Calliope153]

Unlucky!! Mine`s been good.Having it updated.Is it a bit like having your car updated for a better model.Do hope so,fancy an Alfa Romeo(only cos I love the name) x

[cowparsley in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks Michael.Knew I could rely on you xx

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to cowparsley]

But what's this about bad jokes? 🌝

[cowparsley in reply to MichaelJH]

OK.I admit it.They do make me laugh!!!