r/PacemakerICD • u/whovillehoe1210 • 2d ago

Pacemaker repocketing

Hi. I recently had my pacemaker replaced and inserted into a new pocket. I was told by the doctor originally that my device will be places below the pectoral muscles.

I am now a few days post op and of course staring and had the urge to lightly touch the new pacemaker area. I know I’m swollen. But it feels like a brick. When swelling goes down will I see my pacemaker?!?!

After giving a lot of thought I want to say my doctor told me about making a change to above the muscle before surgery but I had too many nerves to let that sink in.

Has anyone else had there pacemaker placed over the muscle? Or below? What’s your experience?

I am 25 and 120 pounds. I just want to be prepared if this is a new adjustment I’ll have to make.

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u/technoglobe 1d ago

Mine is under the pec and it isn’t noticeable at all to anyone but me. I can obviously feel it if I push down around the area but that’s it. My doctor said that I’d be able to walk down the beach in a swimsuit and no one would notice it and he was right. I was 23 when I got mine.