Hello. So glad I found this site! I just turned 50 yrs old. I had a pacemaker implanted in Feb 2011. Dr's said I had "heart block". To this day I'm still unsure what that is, but I was in the hospital at the time for seizures & a rare disease called P.R.E.S. It's basically swelling of the brain. Anyway, I was watching tv in my hosp room when a code was called, nurses came running : it was for me! My dr showed on the EKG where my heart had stopped for a few beats & it was very low, like in the 40's prior ti tbat. After discussion & a 2nd opinion, I had the pacemaker put in. I went for check ups etc & was told that it was pacing at 80-100%. They also had to adjust it twice. Then I moved in Sept of 2011 & haven't had the funds to find a cardiologist etc to get it checked. My question is, about how long do these batteries last, how long have u guys gone without a visit to ur cardiologist, & has anyone ever experienced any seizures from their pacemaker? Also, I can feel & see my wires thru my skin. Is that normal? Thanks for listening & I'm sorry to be so long! I'm new on here. I hope u all have a great day.