One year from surgery and I am doing fine!

I noticed that my blog is getting more hits so I thought I should let you know what it is like one year from surgery.  I feel good.  I feel like 90% of my old self.  I am not afraid to drive anymore and I feel like the pace maker really did save my life.  I remember a friend of mine saying that 2015 started off so bad, with me having to get pacemaker surgery.  I disagree, because I was finally diagnosed and had the answer to my situation.   So, for me 2015 was a very good year because it was the year I got my life back. 

I recently had a reader contact me and want to know how I am doing 3 years after surgery.  I am doing great!  If you want to see what I have been doing since the surgery check out my other blog called - theladystilltravels.com

In the past year, I have taken over 10 airplane rides and 8 have been out of the country.  I did have two instances with dizziness 60 days after my pace maker surgery. I have not had any dizziness since that time. I accidentally walked through the wrong security screening in Cayman Islands airport and did not even realize it.  I had a little panic attack but no damage to the pacemaker, 

We even went to Cuba and they have signs that say no heart regulators though this machine in the airport.  They did a manual check.  I do get tired and sleep more but other than that, I am fine and rarely think about my pacemaker any more. 

My pacemaker scar is almost nonexistent.  I can wear 99.9% of all my clothes without it showing.  I have to thank my surgeon for that.  Although he had a little trouble getting my monitor out and that scar is more noticeable.  Overall, you would never even notice I had surgery. 

Embrace this surgery because it will save your life! The scar is not that noticeable (when you get the right surgeon), and no more fainting!

Make sure to scroll down to the beginning of my blog so you can see my journey and fears.  It was a crazy time and I was afraid of so many things that did not happen.