Implantable loop monitor

[Asherleymoco]

Hi guys does any one here have one of these fitted? If so I’m after some advice.

I can feel it in my chest and it feels quite spongy. Is this normal? Also can you have a chest x ray with one of these installed?

Thanks guys

[HM24]

Hi - I have one fitted. You are ok to have a chest x-ray, just mention it when they x-ray you.

When you say feels 'spongy', is that spongy to the touch?

When did you have it fitted?

[Asherleymoco in reply to HM24]

Hi there. Thanks for your response. To the touch. It’s hard but I assume the sponginess is the muscle/fat below

[Gizzimos]

I have had one since 2018…I always tell them and at the airport also. Yes the sponginess is body tissue/fat. I found it took a while to get used too, and I occasionally get a dull ache at the site.🙏🏼

[Schora1]

Hi, I had a reveal loop recorder inserted in 2017. It is OK to have xrays as I have had or CT and echocardiogram. However before MRI they will download any information on it. If you ever travel abroad you should have a card stating you have a loop recorder in as you cannot go through the body scanner at passport control. I forget mine is there now. Hope this helps

[Horse6]

I’m due to have one implanted can you tell me what it feels like and does it hurt?

[Asherleymoco]

Hi. It doesn’t hurt it’s just sensitive for a little while.