Defib

[Stonechick]

Hi to those out there who have had a defib fitted how does it feel? I'm a bit nervous about the actual fitting process and afterwards. Advice please.

[SpiritoftheFloyd]

I had an ICD fitted in August 2019. Below is a link my post on the subject. The actual fitting was fine, no problems at all.I've had it for over 2 years, it hasn't given me any therapy and just sits there quietly watching what my heart is doing. I have a monitor on my bedside, which communicates with the device - if there any therapy it will send the details to the clinic. It's also used to send scheduled 6 monthly updates to the clinic for them to review.

healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

[Stonechick in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd]

Thank you for the reassurance

[Enonykasper]

Hi I’ve had a defibrillator +pacemaker since April 26th this year was absolutely petrified as it was such a shock to meBut I’m good as the doctor said I will have my own little guardian Angel sitting on my shoulder

My journey was much the same as the previous person who had written

It’s been no trouble

Good luck

[Stonechick in reply to Enonykasper]

Thanks will try to look at it as a guardian angel!

[Dixy]

My Husband had an ICD fitted in July 2001. He has had a new battery several times and more than one set of leads are still in there. The darn thing has fired lots of time resulting in hospital stays. He is on first name terms with a lot of the staff. He always says when you consider the alternative the discomfort is really nothing and soon passes.

[Wire57]

Hi I’ve had a CRT-D for two years after a sudden cardiac arrest and being diagnosed with severe heart failure. I can only support the previous comments 100% after a couple of months you forget it’s even there but it gives you peace of mind knowing that You have my own guardian angel and that Your being monitored by the hospital

[Lurganspur]

Hi I had my defib fitted just over a year ago & was petrified about the procedure but took great comfort from spirit of Floyd after I had posted on here & also from a lot of other people who kindly reassured me,actual procedure was fine just a little uncomfortable but I tip for you that I got,wear a button up front shirt that day & believe me it will be your go to clothing for a while Good luck

[Callista]

Just check whether you lose your driving licence for 6 months if the ICD fires, or 2 Years if you briefly lose consciousness. No one told me until it happened so I was unprepared for the problems this caused.

[Glen1677]

I don't really mind going to the dentist but I'd take having an ICD fitted over a tooth extraction any day of the week. The chest is less sensitive and the whole process is much quicker and who looks respectable walking through a waiting room dribbling uncontrollably through numb lips? ICD please.

[Stonechick in reply to Glen1677]

Thank you! Made me smile.