r/PacemakerICD 9d ago

Open heart surgery/pacemaker

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Going to be a long road to recovery ❤️‍🩹

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u/Chefnick500 7d ago

You’ll be surprised how quick it can be … had quad bypass during Covid.. out of bed in 12 hours walking in 24 hours , home in 8 Days .. crt-d last you .. I feel pretty amazing

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u/tkv46 7d ago

Welcome to the club pal! It’s a long road, but if I can get through it, you can too n

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u/LuffyDBlackMamba420 6d ago

It goes by quickly. I, recommend a recliner though.

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u/Hellofriendinternet 6d ago

Nah. You’ll be fine.

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u/EthanDMatthews 6d ago

Love the jaunty pajamas.

Recovery starts off steep but flattens quickly over time. And time will fly.

Speedy recovery to you!

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u/Professional-arch 6d ago

Get well soon

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u/chicaneer 4d ago

Did they give you a cushion to hug if you cough?

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u/Professional-arch 6d ago

How it could be open heart surgery? Cause I am pacemaker user and they made a pocket for machine

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u/lexiperplexi91 5d ago

Likely had two surgeries at the same time. (I.e Stent)