pbi from pacemaker surgery

[pacer-mom]

i am going to a pain clinic for bpi due to pacemaker surgery this june,nothing so far has helped the pain.has anyone had this happen or know of anyone?docs were i live,say i am the first case they have had.thanks,pacer-mom

[Dave m]

Hi, i live in the UK so can't help you with referring a BPI experienced doc. But in the 'resources' section of this site (if i remember rightly) there are listings of Dr's who are experienced in dealing with brachial plexus injury. My injury was caused by a motorcycle accident but i have seen posters on here whos injury was caused by surgery so hopefully one or two will see your post and help you out with some answers. Good luck!
Dave

[brookexy]

Can a pacemaker be put in the lower abdomen or side? Does anyone have a pacemaker? I may need to get one, but I don't want it to be above my breast were it can been seen. Can they be put in your side or lower abdomen? Why or why not?