Merrill Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 My 91 yr old father-in-law (who lives far away) is having his pacemaker replaced (adjusted?) next week ... he's had it a number of years and I guess the batteries are wearing down... Is the procedure risky? Lengthy? In-patient or more typically out-patient? (I can imagine they might want to observe him overnight...) Thanks,merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I am on my second pacemaker. Some 40 years younger than your father-in-law, I was in the hospital less than 6 hours. The initial insertion is more difficult. The replacement is simply switching batteries, rather than installing leads. Good luck to you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khudsonwv Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 his procedure should be fairly simple - as said previously the original implant is the hardest. There is a possibility that the leads could need to replaced due to age of device etc. if this is the case a new pacemaker may be implanted to make it easier. Due to his age an overnight observation will probably be required and then he should be as good as new.. best of luck.. my prayers are with him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrill Posted May 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks, both of you! I appreciate your good wishes!!!Best to you too,Merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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