Thanks to Russ (Rusty PW) I had a good conversation. (Brain surgery appears to have gone well)

[Hootbro]

Look like you lost a fight with your cat Bill.

Hope you feel better and this brings the relief you need.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Look like you lost a fight with your cat Bill.

That would look at lot worse.

Hope you feel better and this brings the relief you need.

Thanks.

 

[Rusty PW]

My BP is typically low - and my heart rate prior to and during the surgery was under 40 several times. They finally gave me something to boost the rate and get it up over 40. Can't say it was ever under 35, but I recall hearing numbers like 38 and 39.



I've had a headache since after the surgery. The strange thing is, that halo thing they clamp to your head - the screws hit the right front where my head usually hurts the worst when I have a headache, and it was really bad at the right read. The right front still hurts.
They don't want me washing my hair for 3 days (driving me nuts - I hate dirty greasy hair) or even touching up there. Then, no rubbing or scrubbing, only simple washing.


These two spots are where the front clamps went into my skull. There are two in the back just like these. Imagine laying there with your head resting on two small posts.

I suspect the wires are between the two incisions as I have no feeling at all in my scalp in that area.

My wifey had her head shaved just before surgery.

The wires were wrapped up around the left implant on my wifey. If you shoot a gun. Have them put the control pack on your left chest. Otherwise the gun butt could hit the control pack if it's on the right side chest.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you shoot a gun. Have them put the control pack on your left chest. Otherwise the gun butt could hit the control pack if it's on the right side chest.

I do, and that's why I opted for the right side.
I'm left handed and left-eyed.

The wires were wrapped up around the left implant on my wifey. If you shoot a gun. Have them put the control pack on your left chest. Otherwise the gun butt could hit the control pack if it's on the right side chest.

I think, it feels sort of like, the wires are between, but mine was "bilateral" and I suspect slightly different for Parkinson's.
I don't really know.
And I was very surprised they weren't going to shave my head. But then if you look at what's there, they probably figured - why bother! LOL

 

[Rusty PW]

Welp.............in ER waiting on a room. Getting pacemaker. Doctor said ASP.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Welp.............in ER waiting on a room. Getting pacemaker. Doctor said ASP.

If the doc said "ASAP" - there's a reason.. Do it, get 'er done.
Will be sending prayers and good thoughts out that way.
Tell them to not use Jeep batteries to power it.

 

[Rusty PW]

If the doc said "ASAP" - there's a reason.. Do it, get 'er done.
Will be sending prayers and good thoughts out that way.
Tell them to not use Jeep batteries to power it.

Basically got a misfire between chambers. Going to get a piggy back aftermarket ignition system.

 

[Hootbro]

Basically got a misfire between chambers. Going to get a piggy back aftermarket ignition system.

Bundle Branch block?

I have been rocking a pacemaker for close to 10 years now. Actually on my second one but that is a story for another time. Once they dial it in post op, you will see a pretty good improvement.

 

[legacy_etu]

Welp.............in ER waiting on a room. Getting pacemaker. Doctor said ASP.

Wow. Good luck Russ.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Basically got a misfire between chambers.

That used to be caused by running the plug wires to adjacent-firing cylinders parallel to each other. So all you need to do is make sure the ignition wires cross over each other on the way to the plug to prevent inductive firings between chambers.

For my wife, they got her misfire fixed with ablation (sp). They removed all of the excess circuits that caused the signals to go into a loop mode and fire multiple times a second.

 

[Rusty PW]

Bundle Branch block?

I have been rocking a pacemaker for close to 10 years now. Actually on my second one but that is a story for another time. Once they dial it in post op, you will see a pretty good improvement.

Yep.

Laying in a bed ain't my thing. Doctor isn't in today. So it looks like tomorrow for the pacemaker I hope.

 

[Hootbro]

Yep.

Laying in a bed ain't my thing. Doctor isn't in today. So it looks like tomorrow for the pacemaker I hope.

I assume any device they put in will be under the skin on top of your left pectoral muscle. Will be second nature once it heals and you will hardly notice it there for most activities but if you are a left hand rifle shooter, might have to rethink things on how you shoulder it. Same with any tight fitting harnesses like a safety harness or anything similar.

 

[Rusty PW]

I assume any device they put in will be under the skin on top of your left pectoral muscle. Will be second nature once it heals and you will hardly notice it there for most activities but if you are a left hand rifle shooter, might have to rethink things on how you shoulder it. Same with any tight fitting harnesses like a safety harness or anything similar.

Talked to one of the nurses. There is 2 places they place the pacemaker at. In the shoulder like you said, or in the groin and run the wires up. Said there is less restrictions with that location.

 

[Rusty PW]

All done. They went up through the groin. It's something new that they are using. It's 2 piece. One piece in each half. No wires. And welding won't effect it. Have to lay still for a few hours. Can't move the right leg.

 

[WILDHOBO]

All done. They went up through the groin. It's something new that they are using. It's 2 piece. One piece in each half. No wires. And welding won't effect it. Have to lay still for a few hours. Can't move the right leg.

That’s outstanding. I’d hate it if I were told I couldn’t use a tool. Any of them.

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