Advice please guys

[Kwagmire]

Hi again everyone just to as for more advice as I been given a date to have my icd fitted and it’s creeped me out a little thinking of having something implanted in me will it go off by mistake this that all scary stuff can anyone who has got one please tell me what it’s like Iv got until Monday to decide if I’m having the opp thanks guys kwagmire

[RufusScamp]

If your consultant recommends it, I would go ahead. I know several people including my mother and recently myself that have had one with no ill effects, and many good ones. I had one fitted just over a year ago, with no problems. It is a simple, short procedure, with a well-tested piece of equipment, that can now be monitored remotely.

Have a chat with the BHF nurses Monday morning if you can.

[Kwagmire in reply to RufusScamp]

Thank you rufus haven’t been able to get hold of heart nurse as yet I’m actually so confused if I want a device implanted and if it goes off I can only imagine the panic I would feel

[Kwagmire in reply to RufusScamp]

Can you feel it and can the hospital follow you around with WiFi I been told if it goes off they take driving licence off you driving is my life god I don’t know

[Curlyman83]

Hi Kwagmire.

I had an ICD fitted in January. Procedure was quick and painless and recovery was also speedy. I had a fair bit of bruising and swelling but that died down quickly and my scar is now a thin pink strip. You can feel it under the skin and it does take a little getting used to, but I mostly forget it’s even there. I’m just back to normal.

I’m monitored from home with what looks like a router - all my information is sent across to hospital in my sleep.

I’ve not had any shock therapy as of yet (either warranted or unwarranted) and I’ve just received my driving license (it was suspended after my cardiac arrest in December).

Your cardiologist would not be suggesting an ICD if he/she didn’t believe it was beneficial.

[Kwagmire in reply to Curlyman83]

Thank you for your advice I have until tomorrow afternoon to decide thanks again

[RufusScamp]

I never feel mine. It is only monitored about every 6 months - they take a reading at night, which I don't know about until they ring me with the results. You are not allowed to drive for a short while after it is fitted, and you must notify the DVLA. I also told the car insurance people.

[Kwagmire in reply to RufusScamp]

Thank you rufus for all your advice I have decided to have the opp I will let you know how it goes it’s not until the 22 dec have a fab Christmas godbless you all kwagmire

[RufusScamp]

I hope all goes well. You will get out of doing much towards the Christmas dinner!😀