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You must also tell the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and your insurance company that you have a pacemaker.

But it's important to keep your arm mobile by gently moving it to avoid getting a frozen shoulder. A physiotherapist can show you how to do this. The box displays your heart rhythm on several monitors in the nursing unit. The nurses will be able to observe your heart rate and rhythm.

How will I be monitored?

You may feel some pain or discomfort during the first 48 hours after having a pacemaker fitted, and you'll be given pain-relieving medication. Women may need a new bra with wider straps. Avoid exposing your wound to sunlight in the first year as this can cause a darker scar. Will I have to have my stitches removed? These may be every 3 to 12 months, depending on the type of pacemaker you have and how well it works. It's best to avoid reaching up on the side you had your operation for 4 to 6 weeks. That means not hanging out washing or lifting anything from a high shelf, for example. If this is a problem, you may want to consider replacing the appliance with something more suitable.

If you feel dizzy or your heart beating faster while using an electrical appliance, simply move away from it to allow your heartbeat to return to normal. Mobile phones Avoid wearing magnetic bracelets and magnets near your chest. Will I need to have another pacemaker? Having a pacemaker can help you be more active. It may also help you stay out of hospital and live longer.Most modern pacemakers can store information about the state of the battery and the performance of the pulse generator. Lithotripsy, a treatment for kidney stones, must be avoided if you have a pacemaker fitted. General advice But you should avoid positions that place pressure on the arms and chest for the first 4 weeks of your recovery. The cardiologist or cardiac technician will be able to do this. What problems should I look out for?

If you have an induction hob, keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) between the stove top and your pacemaker. If after having the pacemaker fitted and leaving hospital you feel you're not getting as much benefit as you imagined, your pacemaker may need some small adjustments. Signs that your pacemaker is not working as it should or you have developed an infection or blood clot include:

Will I be in pain after the procedure?

You should also tell your family and close friends that you have a pacemaker fitted. Tell them what to do if you lose consciousness or collapse. Will the pacemaker improve my quality of life? It depends on the kind of stitches used. Many doctors use soluble stitches that dissolve on their own. Before you go home, you'll be told what type of stitches you have.

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