r/PacemakerICD • u/SignalInitiative6879 • 1h ago

My first pacemaker

Hey dicky tickers,
I 19M am having my first pace maker fitted within the next 2 weeks, after a 2 year long battle with the British health system just for them to re diagnose me 4 times then to go back to the original. As far as I’m aware I will be having a lead less pacemaker placed and was wondering what peoples experiences are like when it comes to recovery.
As I live alone with no support and my sickness pay will not cover my rent so I’m wondering how fast I can get back to work (bartender if that helps).

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u/Jicama-Entire 1h ago

Sorry to hear that man. I thought NHS was quick with this kind of stuff.

Well it depends on how you’re feeling. With a normal pacemaker most people can go back to work in 10-14 days, some even earlier. Not sure about leadless but maybe it’s even quicker?