08-30-2011, 05:32 PM
My dad has one (very long history of heart disease/surgeries.) They put it in 7 years ago. Procedure itself was very easy as was his recovery. Just remember you have it when going through security scanners. If you carry a medication card or have an ID bracelet, mention it on there so emergency medical people know.
They had originally given him a 10 year "warranty" on the hardware but at his last visit with his cardiologist, he said the current one will need to be replaced in the next 12-18 months so just shy of 10 years.
Wishing you a smooth procedure and hoping yours works as well as his does- it has done wonders!
DM
They had originally given him a 10 year "warranty" on the hardware but at his last visit with his cardiologist, he said the current one will need to be replaced in the next 12-18 months so just shy of 10 years.
Wishing you a smooth procedure and hoping yours works as well as his does- it has done wonders!
DM