CRT pacemaker advice

[SaraTwycross]

Hi everyone. I am having to back in Bristol heat insitute end of this month because they they are updating my pacemaker to a CRT pacemaker. Does anyone have one of these. I know i will be in overnigt but am concerned about recovery time. I know i have had three battery changes of my old pacemaker. But this is new and am a bit nervous, hugs sara

[jc1955]

I had a crt pacenaker last March it was.no different to the first pacemaker just a bit more tender as opened previous scar

[SaraTwycross in reply to jc1955]

Thanks do you feel it when it kicks in hugs sara

[jc1955 in reply to SaraTwycross]

Hi Sara mine is 100% paced I think, I am aware of it though x

[kefalonia1]

Hi Sara, mostly anything you have done at the BRl will be successful, they have a certificate of excellence for their cardiac recovery. Be kind to yourself and don't worry. l owe them my life. Take care, Sue.

[SaraTwycross in reply to kefalonia1]

Yes, they are amazing they have saved my life more than once and have complete confidence in them. I have an unusual syndrome and they are great with me over it. Hugs sara

[Ava68]

Hi Sara I had a CRTP implanted just over two weeks ago. I have not had anything similar before so difficult to compare to your previous experiences- I suspect it is very similar. I had a general anaesthetic for the procedure and so I think that took it’s toll on me as I felt so groggy for a week. I think I am probably a wimp though!! My biggest complaint now is the “itch” phase!! Good luck with your procedure and I hope you can give yourself time to recover.

[SaraTwycross in reply to Ava68]

Thanks for replying. You are not a wimp, general anethestic is a lot stronger these days and my last general took two weeks for me to fully recover from it. Hugs sara