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Implanted loop recorder

I have a reveal implanted recently , it was placed on the left side of my chest...but has migrated into my cleavage. It is uncomfortable and does catch, but if they get the results to find why I am collapsing I can put up with it. How long did it take to get results guys? Any tips for comfort....I've seen lots of old postings but no recent or follow up storyline.
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7569019 tn?1460135460
I have had my loop recorder for 4 months. I have to lie down by this machine at midnight and it transfers that days heart patterns to my Dr. I have a small device I put to my chest when I am feeling symptoms. But when I go for my check ups nothing shows that I had any heart problems..even tho I pressed the device I am to carry at all times. I have been having these electrical current feelings that go across my chest and leave me dizzy and are so painful luckily they dont last more than 20 seconds or so. I press my device when I am having that tugging pinching feeling..but again nothing shows up on my recorder when i go to the Dr. and he goes thru my patterns back from previous days. He did check to see if maybe the recorder had slipped out of the pocket. My implant is right in my heavy breasted cleavage which is annoying but that is where they put it..but its not in my breast tissue. Why am I having this symptoms but nothing shows up.. Dr said sometimes it wont..Then why do I have this Loop recorder?
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1807132 tn?1318743597
Sorry no one has posted.  Maybe you need to do some more research online and talk to your doctor about what is happening to make sure everything is OK with where it is roaming.  This said, everyone is different and results are based on how often you have your episodes.  Essentially once you pass out that should be sufficient evidence for the doctor to see what your heart is doing and if it is heart related.  It may not be but this test will show whether it is the heart causing it or not.  Best of luck.  I do hope you are able to get to the bottom of things.  take care.
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