Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my 7th week of post-op recovery after my 4th pacemaker replacement. I’m 36 years old.
I still have a strange sensation in the pocket area, along with a feeling of pressure. The scar looks fine on the outside, but I’m still not fully used to how it feels. It feels quite heavy at times, and I also get a mild tickling sensation in my right arm.
On top of that, I’ve been struggling with fear and often feel low, isolated, and emotionally overwhelmed. At times I feel like I might be a burden to my loved ones, which makes things harder emotionally.
Is it normal for recovery to take this long and for this kind of heaviness to linger? And how do you cope with the emotional side of recovery like this? I’m finding it quite difficult at the moment—feeling restless, crying often, and generally in a low emotional state. Any advice or shared experiences would be really appreciated.
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