hi thanks in advance

[George6969]

hi I have to get hip replacement on 5 th June I have a peacmaker and a defibrillator filled. Any one else had this done? Did you have general anaesthetic or epidural?

[Gabbi1966]

yes I have a pacemaker it was fitted 18 months before I had my hip replaced. I had a full anaesthetic no issues. However my husband had the operation by spinal block and his recovery was faster than mine.

[George6969 in reply to Gabbi1966]

Ok thanks

[MRSDJW]

hi George. I have to have my hips replaced soon. I have an ICD implant as well. I’ve been told that I would have a spinal. Also as you know your device will be switched off but you are monitored very closely. I can’t wait to have my hips done!

Good luck and I feel so happy for you. Get your life back on track x

[George6969 in reply to MRSDJW]

Thank you

[George6969 in reply to MRSDJW]

Yes definitely. Thanks

[Vic67]

Hi George

The decision about the anaesthetic will be up to the anaesthetist on the day. Had a pacemaker 7 years ago and just had a full knee replacement. I had both the nerve block and general with no problems. They didn’t switch the pacemaker off in fact if they did that with me the heart would probably stop. It’s there for a reason!

Hope it all goes well

[George6969 in reply to Vic67]

Thanks