IDC implantation

[lucielooloo]

Hi i have a pacemaker which I've had for 10 years, but now being told i may need a icd, its giving me such anxiety, im so worried about the change of device. Im only 43 , can anyone give me some advice ? Thank you

[Thanksnhs]

Hi I had an icd for a couple of years (I have recently had a transplant, so it is gone now) I found it really reassuring and much less stressful to go anywhere especially on holiday, I felt I could rely on it to fire if anything happened, which it did once, I didn't even notice much to the amazement of my cardiologist, I had a home monitor and it let them know, I couldn't drive for six months but it was a small price to pay, I was definitely less anxious about things once it was fitted, please message me if there is anything you would like to ask, take care char

[lucielooloo in reply to Thanksnhs]

Hi Thank you for replying, so when it went off you weren’t even aware is that quite unusual? The not driving thing is a huge issue for me as I have the school run each day, could you see the device on your chest?

[Thanksnhs in reply to lucielooloo]

Hi it fired at 5.30 am, I was sound asleep, I think I did stir a bit but just rolled over and went back to sleep, the hospital phoned about 11 telling me go in, I had an overnight stay and everything was fine, it's not unknown but quite unusual, the no driving for six months was the biggest pain, but its for safety reasons, I got mine back as soon as, everything had been fine, an icd is dvla notifiable, you could see mine because I am under 8 stone, nothing to pad it out with! 🙄 After a while I just got used to it the scar faded and I hardly noticed it, char