I have had a defib/pacemaker for about 7 months, and yes I feel better. I'm able to do more than I could prior to install, and there is a certain amount of peace, knowing that it's there.
My BP has bottomed out recently, to 54/34, but my pulse rarely drops below 60, which shows the device is working properly. So far I haven't been zapped and truthfully I'm not looking forward to that time, except to say that if I need it, at least I know it's there to save my life, as I live in a rural area and the nearest Heart Specialist is 90 miles away.
I live within walking distance of one of the largest Hydroelectric Dams in the US, and I'm told as long as I don't do a tour of the inside of the Dam I'll be fine. I can pass within 500 feet of one of the power houses and so far it hasn't made a difference with my device.
Personally, I highly reccommend the device if it's needed, and you have sufficient health insurance to cover the cost, as they run around $250,000, plus the cost of followup care.
I hope the best for you.
Im 33 270lbs EF% 28.7 I was told other than unknown why my left ven. was enlarged and weak along with lbbb I was healthy tryed sleep apnea and eatting differnt no change first month now on meds for the last 6 weeks 3 more to go and test to see again b4 we sch pace/defib thing. thoughts?