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Anyone Else Adjusting To Life With An ICD?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question đź’­
New Orleans, LA

On 12/6 got an ICD inserted to perform as a defribulator and pacemaker. Still a little sore from the procedure but no other side effects. Any advice on life after getting an ICD?

December 14, 2022
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Victor I also have ICD/Pacemaker close to a year now. I had 2 put in due to Physicians mistake.I still have pain where ICD was inserted especially when I lift or over use my arm.The worst part was just getting over fear of the whole procedure and being afraid of when and if it will go off. I try to keep in mind that this thing will hopefully save my life

December 14, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Initially my ICD was to be inserted on my left side but during the procedure it was inserted in my right side. So I have an incision on left side that is healing too. Something about “my anatomy” that prevented the left side insertion.

December 14, 2022

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