Pacemaker removal

[tracie4444]

I was wondering what percentage of people can actually have their pacemaker removed if it is determined that the patient no longer needs it.  Can a pacemaker ever be removed?  

[jellybelly9]

I had my pacemaker and leads removed almost three years ago now and have been great ever since.  However I only it in for four months so nothing had set yet.  I got it because of asymptomatic bradycardia secondary to post viral small fiber neuropathy from mono and it was determined that the doctor who implanted didn't do proper testing prior to implantation (I was only 24 at the time) to see if I actually needed it, which I didn't and it hurt me more than it helped.  Regardless though it is possible at least early on to have every thing taken out but make sure to have a tilt table and stress test done first with it off and other testing and find someone who has done lots of extractions too.

[sonyafly]

I've had my pacemaker since 2012. They didn't test me first before putting it in, just put it in because I had a 20 second pause (it was a horrible experience). I have been sick and weak since the day it was put in. I think it's the titanium leads. They make people sick when they use titanium for dental implants so why should leads be different. I want it all out of my body. I want my life back.

[pmaciej]

Is it save to have PM removed or it is better to turn it off?
I have PM for 11 years and not used. Wanted to remove because I don't like my body with it. Doctor didn't recommend removing wires and I have 2 more years to change battery. What should I worry about removing it.

[pmaciej]

Is it save to have PM removed or it is better to turn it off?
I have PM for 11 years and not used. Wanted to remove because I don't like my body with it. Doctor didn't recommend removing wires and I have 2 more years to change battery. What should I worry about removing it.

[Massey751]

I had mine removed in 2011 due to a deep seated infection.i was five hours in theatre and it all went wrong when they was in my heart getting the wires out,from that point on I had a 2 percent chance off surviving so feel very lucky to be here.I personally wouldn't advise getting the whole thing removed unnecessarily,I've now just had another one fitted.

[Crittercr1966]

What happens when you have a pacemaker removed

[AlanW2060]

I had mine removed, leads and all, after 8 years because of a botched failed lead replacement gave me Mrsa and vegative growth. 2 surgeries each lasting over 7 hours, two codes and over 20 days in isolation. Yes, they can be removed, but it can come with a heavy price. 9 months later I have limited muscle use in my left me to risk and arm, am taking so many pills that I rattle when I walk and have the energy of a hibernating bear, but feel better than when my dual pacer/ice was in! I can actually sleep on my left side again! I would Not recommend to have one removed it you can turn it off if it's not needed, as there's are too many risks involved, and I'm still not out of the woods yet (and the docs wonder why I'm still alive). If you do decide to have it removed week out a Specialist at a Heart Hospital or the Cleveland clinic.