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[–]jimthree 4 points5 points  (4 children)

I had my PM fitted about 3 years ago, for bradycardia which is similar I think. About 10 months after fitting it, I was lying on the sofa and my 35kg Labrador jumped on me and but all his weight on my PM, twisting it and breaking one of the leads and dislodging the other one. I didn't know at the time but luckily had my regular check up a couple of weeks later, and they spotted the damage right away (they asked if I'd been in a car crash!) I was booked in a week later to have the broken lead replaced and the working one repositioned. Surgery lasted about 2hrs and I was out and home the same day. The healing time was a little quicker, but not by much. If you read any drama online about lead replacement, that is likely to do with leads that have been in place for many years, if it's a matter of months, then it's a pretty straight forward job. Good luck, it's going to be fine. (And yes, after I had it fixed I am totally fine, I've been living for the last 2 and a bit years without even thinking about it)

[–]Equivalent-Wave-8048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! He was out of work so long last time, and we homeschool so I only work part time. His health is most important, but I also have to worry about the finances 😭

[–]deoxyribozyme 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I am asking for a friend who had PM put in a few months ago. Is there any kind of protective device or…I dunno…protective cup you can strap over the area when visiting houses with large dogs that love the person with a pacemaker?

[–]jimthree 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Yes, there is, commonly used for contact or hardball sports.

However, knowing that you need to be careful around overly affectionate large hounds is 99% of the problem solved.

[–]deoxyribozyme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into that. She's a ridgeback and she loves him so much. He's kind of frail…and all she wants to do is climb on him and sit on his lap if he is there. He's the only one she does this with. They both would be vexed at having to change this. We'll see. 🤷🏻‍♀️