Does Anyone Have Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Im Scared To Get One

I have dilated cardiomyopathy.

My doctor wants me to have one for "just in case" is the reason.

My EF was 25% in 2004 and when I went for echocardiogram last year 2008 – my EF was 34%

My doctor has wanted me to get one since 2004 - Im just so scared that my life will change - and after I get this inside me - I will feel this in body and - Im just very unsure.

I am also concerned about cancer – reason being this is in my system and my blood is running around it.

If you have a Defibrillator can you please tell me about your experience - about the operation and how things are going now.

Thank you so much.

[verger]

will your life change?, no not really except you may not be able to shoot a shot gun or do arc welding or work on your car motor while running.
is the operation fun?,  (is any procedure fun?)no, it hurts, but with pain killers, it goes away fast enough. i'd say about 6 weeks you shouldn't raise you arm too high, after that , it's just a matter of getting used to it being there.
will it save your life if your heart starts to freak?  it saved mine.

P.S. it doesn't cause cancer

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Thank you so much, how long ago did you have this done?