I know this video is 3 yo, but I’m watching it now because I’m getting a loop recorder in a couple of weeks. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s extremely helpful for me. Thankfully I have anxiety medication I can take ahead of time. 😊
This was pretty similar to my experience in hospital in England except I had only a rubbed on anaesthetic. Most painful when they poked hard around my ribs to decide the best spot. Less bruising for me! And preparing for the push is sensible advice, deep breath. Thank you for talking through this procedure.❤
Great video. I'm getting mine on 7/11/24. I've had one a decade ago, but the unit was the size of a small lighter. This Boston Scientific unit I'm getting is only about 1+ inches by a 1/4" wide. Great technology! 24/7 monitoring, amazing. Good luck on your end. Joseph
Thanks for your post, very helpful. Just had mine fitted today, it was straightforward. Exactly as you explained, just felt a little pressure on my chest during the insertion of the monitor, no pain whatsoever.
Thank you for your informative video. I am having one put in September 1, 2022. I was told it will be with local anesthetic. The part I am dreading the most is having the lidocaine put in. Thank you for telling me what it feels like. I have a friend who had it done and she said it was easy! Your information has helped eased my fears. I pray it will all go smoothly. I know the Lord will be with me and that is what I lean on.
@@sarahrodriguez672, my procedure did go well. Thank you! The worst part was as I expected having the lidocaine put in! Getting past that, it was not bad at all.
Thank you Sarah. I was told today that l will be having one. I never used to but l have started having panic attacks with any connection with going to the hospital. Ever simple procedure l have got so stressed l have almost passed out. I really hope l will find a way to handle this. Thank you for your video.
Its really such a simple procedure. I was so petrified but felt a little silly because I was so afraid. She is spot on in her description..the needle is a tiny pinch for only a second. It's over before you know it.Best of luck. I am somewhat disappointed for a few reasons for having one though
I had my loop recorder inserted two weeks ago. The Electrophyologist that inserted I said she prefers to put two sti5ches. Then put surgical glue. No patch. The glue was gone after two weeks. The incision is beautiful. Can’t hardly find it. The one I have I use an app on my iPhone. Mine didn’t hurt a5 all.
Except at the dentist he first puts on a topical which numbs the area and then gives the lidocane shot so you don't feel the shot going in. This doesn't have any numbing before they jab that big needle in and out, repeatedly.
True, the needle used to inject the lidocaine you will feel. In my personal opinion it is slightly painful for a very short amount of time, then the lidocaine begins to work and it's easier.
thanks for making this video! I have only found a few videos of actual people who got this and not Dr.'s. I just got scheduled to get a loop 2 weeks from now.
Thank you for posting. I will be having a loop monitor placed in the next couple weeks and have been having a hard time finding information from a patient instead of a doctor. I may record a video as well so maybe we can get more real life resources for people to see.
@@sarahrodriguez672 So I had it done and almost identical to what you experienced. Only difference was the numbing went away after an hour and a half and ouch. I used only Tylenol and the major pain went away after 3 days. My device is the biomonitor 3. Weird getting used to feeling it in my chest when Im working. Thank you again for posting!
ALL doctors CAN give you sedation or even anesthesia. I am old enough to have experienced far too many procedures so that now I ask ( demand) deep sedation/ anesthesia for any potentially painful procedure. Of course some doctors aren’t going to suggest that simply for expediency. They would need more personnel, more monitoring and most importantly more time. Stay well all. Cheers
Very true. Very important that we know that we have to be our biggest advocates for ourselves. Because a lot of times there may be options that we don't know about that otherwise nobody would have told us. We have to try to not be afraid to speak up let our voices be heard about what we are uncomfortable or uncomfortable with. It's important to tell the doctors if you're nervous or have had a bad experience in the past with this procedure or other procedures so that they can understand better your responses and how to help you.
I actually had it put in years ago so I have since already had it removed as the battery dies after about 2 years. But I did very well with it and never had any problems, and my doctor was able to monitor my arrythmias very well.
Just wanted to say thank you this is very helpful to have a female insight to this process! Eases my nerves for sure. From your research have you found a rhyme or reason to when the doctors sedate you or not? The hospital said they will, but the doctor said local anesthesia only. Also, do you carry the remote with you every where?
Unfortunately I haven't found any kind of rhyme or reason for why they do or don't sedate, it seems to vary person to person, doctor to doctor. I think ultimately the decision is up to the doctor. About the remote: yes ma'am, the remote has a spot on the end where you can put a keychain, so I have mine on my car keys and carry it everywhere with me. That way any time you have an episode, you can push that button no matter where you are. Also just a heads up, talk to your doctor about any charges you may incur for this. I have been billed 40 dollars EVERY single month just for the doctor to look at the results it sends him remotely each month. This was NOT discussed with me ahead of time, and my own cardiologist had no idea about it either. (He installs and monitors the loop equipment but knew nothing about the charges). So just make sure you know ahead of time if there is going to be any monthly or further charges that you should be aware of. That way you wont be caught by surprise with new and random bills. Good luck on your procedure and you will do great!
Helpful video. I’m getting one in at the end of this month. Thank you. Is the position of where they put the recorder in the middle of the chest or under the breast ? Does it lift the skin so you can see it ? Did it leave a scar ? Thank you for the video.
the position of where they put it is as close to being on top of where your heart is as they can get it. I just mean that as far as the position not as far as it is deep. It only goes very lightly Under the Skin. It's down far enough to where you will not see it or feel it once it is in there, but not so far down that it's anywhere near the heart. It's basically pushed in Under the Skin at an angle. Very superficial. So there won't be any skin lifted up or poking up. If I poke at mine where it is I can feel it a little bit but I wouldn't recommend poking at it just because you don't want to bumping around out of place. The Scar it left was super super super tiny. Probably half an inch in length, and even that itself will go away with time. Good luck on your procedure and let me know if you have any more questions
Thank you so much for this video. I am waiting on the cardiac surgeon to call and schedule my procedure. Are there any restrictions for things you can't do like lifting after the procedure? Also were you able to wear a bra right after?
Nope, no restrictions! Whether or not you can wear a bra after is just going to depend on an individual basis because it depends on how big your breasts are and the exact spot they inserted it. For some people the bra might bother them a little bit and some people it might not bother them at all. My breasts are small enough that I can get away with not wearing a bra as long as I wear a shirt that doesn't show my nipples LOL so I just didn't wear a bra at all
Thank you for the video. I get my procedure date next week. I also have had gads and gads of sedated procedures. My doctor does do it sedated with a stitch or two. I really wish i didn’t have to be. I assume you were able to drive home?
Yep, driving home was super easy! Your doctor may not want you to drive yourself since you are going to be sedated. Or at least have you hang around until it wears off. Good luck and let us know how it goes
@@sarahrodriguez672 I’ve had enough surgeries to know I can’t drive home which is why I’d rather not be sedated. I’m not complaining, I just hate always having to inconvenience someone. They won’t let me take an Uber home. 😏
It is removed after a certain amount of time. Your cardiologist will discuss with you how long he/she would like you to have it in. Mine is staying in for 3 years. :)
Sure thing. I developed Atrial Tachacardya and was having episodes of palpitations very often. I wore a Z patch for 2 weeks to monitor and it wasn't sufficient, so we decided an implant monitor to monitor 24/7 would be best. It detects even the small episodes that I am not aware of which is cool. It r really has helped my cardiologist to see what my episodes look like
@@sarahrodriguez672 Oh Wow!!! Thanks for sharing.... Well I had to have a cardioversion performed on me Jan 23, 2021 and found out I have Atrial fibrillation. I been on blood thinners since January which is horrible. I bruise easily, Im always cold and cuts are hard to stop bleeding. But my Dr.. told me the only way I could get off the blood thinners I would have to be monitored to make sure I wasn't going in and out of AFIB. So im waiting on them to call me with my date.
@@sonyascrafts4527 sorry to hear that. I have Marfan Syndrome and therefore also bruise very easily. I'm on metropolol for my tachacardya and it has helped for sure. I hope the loop monitor helps and you can get off those blood thinners
Thank you for this. It has helped to calm my fears. I’m having this done next week. Can I ask, does it cause pain when you’re sleeping? Are there certain positions you can’t sleep in anymore or do you get used to it quickly?
No pain or discomfort when sleeping, even on left side, but a firm pillow giving extra height to head is a good option. I can just feel the upper end through my skin if I lightly pass a finger over it. Otherwise not aware it is there.
How was it with putting a bra on afterwards? I am a big chested woman with a size g/h cup. I am nervous of putting a bra on afterward. I HAVE to have a bra on , especially if out. Thank you!
I have smaller boobs so don't wear a bra too often. I didn't wear one but if your breasts are larger I don't think the bra should bother you because you have boobs for padding. Let me know how it goes!
Whether or not a patient decides to get it re-implanted after the 3 years is on an individual basis and is discussed with their cardiologist whether or not they need it.
I had it put in to monitor my Atrial Tachycardia. Symptoms of an episode is accelerated heart beat (arrhythmia) It was to be left in for 3 years, which it is now overdue to come out but i havent had time.
I am so sorry your procedure didn't go well. The lidocaine is supposed to numb the area completely. It sounds like the area was not fully numbed yet. I had my surgeon push on the are first to test the numbness before proceeding.
I know this video is 3 yo, but I’m watching it now because I’m getting a loop recorder in a couple of weeks. Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s extremely helpful for me. Thankfully I have anxiety medication I can take ahead of time. 😊
Hope it worked out well
Hope all went well!
This was pretty similar to my experience in hospital in England except I had only a rubbed on anaesthetic. Most painful when they poked hard around my ribs to decide the best spot. Less bruising for me! And preparing for the push is sensible advice, deep breath. Thank you for talking through this procedure.❤
Thank you so much for your matter-of-fact explanation of your procedure. You answered all of my questions without me ever having to ask! Well done!
Thanks so much! And happy to help
Great video. I'm getting mine on 7/11/24. I've had one a decade ago, but the unit was the size of a small lighter. This Boston Scientific unit I'm getting is only about 1+ inches by a 1/4" wide.
Great technology! 24/7 monitoring, amazing. Good luck on your end. Joseph
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have to decide to get one.
Thanks for the info. My cardiologist wants me to have one to find out why I am fainting. I am really scared and this has helped me.
Thank you for sharing your experience Sarah!
Thanks for your post, very helpful. Just had mine fitted today, it was straightforward. Exactly as you explained, just felt a little pressure on my chest during the insertion of the monitor, no pain whatsoever.
I am so glad to hear that!
Thank You Sarah.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing.Good luck to you!
Thank you for your informative video. I am having one put in September 1, 2022. I was told it will be with local anesthetic. The part I am dreading the most is having the lidocaine put in. Thank you for telling me what it feels like. I have a friend who had it done and she said it was easy! Your information has helped eased my fears. I pray it will all go smoothly. I know the Lord will be with me and that is what I lean on.
Sorry for the late response. I hope all went well with your procedure. I am so glad the video helped .😀
@@sarahrodriguez672, my procedure did go well. Thank you! The worst part was as I expected having the lidocaine put in! Getting past that, it was not bad at all.
Thank you.Getting mine next week.Much appreciated😊
You're welcome, glad to help. How did your procedure go?
Thank you sweetie for explaining this to me i feel alot better now iam always scared when i get surgerygood luck with your ❤️ sweetie
Thank you Sarah. I was told today that l will be having one. I never used to but l have started having panic attacks with any connection with going to the hospital. Ever simple procedure l have got so stressed l have almost passed out. I really hope l will find a way to handle this. Thank you for your video.
Its really such a simple procedure. I was so petrified but felt a little silly because I was so afraid. She is spot on in her description..the needle is a tiny pinch for only a second. It's over before you know it.Best of luck. I am somewhat disappointed for a few reasons for having one though
Thank you for sharing!!! You answered my questions and I am feeling much better now.
So glad!
thanks for your video ... i will put the specific machine next week and i'm scared ... help me with how to deal with it thank you ...
I had my loop recorder inserted two weeks ago. The Electrophyologist that inserted I said she prefers to put two sti5ches. Then put surgical glue. No patch. The glue was gone after two weeks. The incision is beautiful. Can’t hardly find it. The one I have I use an app on my iPhone. Mine didn’t hurt a5 all.
Oh wow yours connects via an app that is really cool! Wish mine had had that!
Thank you 😊
Thank you Sarah my procedure is 11/12/20 this has made me feel a lot better. God Bless
You're welcome! Good luck!
I am so relieved to see your video. I have to get this procedure too.
Glad it was helpful! good luck!
Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this video. I found it to be very helpful.
You're very welcome! Happy to help!
Except at the dentist he first puts on a topical which numbs the area and then gives the lidocane shot so you don't feel the shot going in. This doesn't have any numbing before they jab that big needle in and out, repeatedly.
True, the needle used to inject the lidocaine you will feel. In my personal opinion it is slightly painful for a very short amount of time, then the lidocaine begins to work and it's easier.
Thank you this helped me so much. I’ve seen different videos but this one put me at ease for this procedure.
I am so glad to help! Hope your procedure went smoothly!
Thank you, Sarah!
You're so welcome!
thanks for making this video! I have only found a few videos of actual people who got this and not Dr.'s. I just got scheduled to get a loop 2 weeks from now.
Sorry for the late reply and I hope your procedure went well. Glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for posting this. I need to get one and admittedly I am feeling a bit nervous. Your video has helped quell some of my jitters!
That's awesome to hear. I'm glad it helped and hope yours goes smoothly
Thank you for posting. I will be having a loop monitor placed in the next couple weeks and have been having a hard time finding information from a patient instead of a doctor. I may record a video as well so maybe we can get more real life resources for people to see.
Awesome, good luck 👍
@@sarahrodriguez672 Thank you! It was just scheduled for Feb. 9th.
@@sarahrodriguez672 So I had it done and almost identical to what you experienced. Only difference was the numbing went away after an hour and a half and ouch. I used only Tylenol and the major pain went away after 3 days. My device is the biomonitor 3. Weird getting used to feeling it in my chest when Im working. Thank you again for posting!
ALL doctors CAN give you sedation or even anesthesia. I am old enough to have experienced far too many procedures so that now I ask ( demand) deep sedation/ anesthesia for any potentially painful procedure. Of course some doctors aren’t going to suggest that simply for expediency. They would need more personnel, more monitoring and most importantly more time. Stay well all. Cheers
Very true. Very important that we know that we have to be our biggest advocates for ourselves. Because a lot of times there may be options that we don't know about that otherwise nobody would have told us. We have to try to not be afraid to speak up let our voices be heard about what we are uncomfortable or uncomfortable with. It's important to tell the doctors if you're nervous or have had a bad experience in the past with this procedure or other procedures so that they can understand better your responses and how to help you.
Hi Sarah, how are you getting along with your heart monitor?.
I actually had it put in years ago so I have since already had it removed as the battery dies after about 2 years. But I did very well with it and never had any problems, and my doctor was able to monitor my arrythmias very well.
Thanks Sarah - I have mine scheduled on 6/25/21. It was good to hear your first hand experience! Cheers!
You're very welcome. Glad I could help. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Everything should be easy
How did yours go? I’m
Supposed to go tomorrow but I think
I may cancel I’m too scared!
@@Anonymous-dj6jq No problem! You got this!!
Thank you
getting this done in a week..... thank u for your video! great help!!!!
Glad it was helpful. Hope your procedure went well!
I had mine down 3 weeks ago
Wonderful, how are you feeling and how did your procedure go?
Did they took it out how it went?
Yes it stayed in for 3 years and then after 3 years I had it removed. Had it removed last year in 2023
I am have one put i this afternoon i am 66 years old six heart attacks and a few strokes live all alone the adviced it
Having mine soon, thanks for the video its reassured me. X
So happy to help. I hope your procedure went smoothly!
Thank You for doing this video !!!
You're very welcome
Just wanted to say thank you this is very helpful to have a female insight to this process! Eases my nerves for sure. From your research have you found a rhyme or reason to when the doctors sedate you or not? The hospital said they will, but the doctor said local anesthesia only.
Also, do you carry the remote with you every where?
Unfortunately I haven't found any kind of rhyme or reason for why they do or don't sedate, it seems to vary person to person, doctor to doctor. I think ultimately the decision is up to the doctor. About the remote: yes ma'am, the remote has a spot on the end where you can put a keychain, so I have mine on my car keys and carry it everywhere with me. That way any time you have an episode, you can push that button no matter where you are. Also just a heads up, talk to your doctor about any charges you may incur for this. I have been billed 40 dollars EVERY single month just for the doctor to look at the results it sends him remotely each month. This was NOT discussed with me ahead of time, and my own cardiologist had no idea about it either. (He installs and monitors the loop equipment but knew nothing about the charges). So just make sure you know ahead of time if there is going to be any monthly or further charges that you should be aware of. That way you wont be caught by surprise with new and random bills. Good luck on your procedure and you will do great!
What restrictions after operation? Lifting, running etc.
No restrictions for me.
Hi
thank you for the experience that also awaits me.
How did it help you the monitor loops ?
It helps by providing the cardiologist with real time recordings of atrial tachycardia episodes, so they can be monitored
Thanks….since getting the monitor implanted to you find it affects you/prevents you from doing certain activities?
It doesn't prevent me from doing anything at all. It's like it's not even there.
Helpful video. I’m getting one in at the end of this month. Thank you. Is the position of where they put the recorder in the middle of the chest or under the breast ? Does it lift the skin so you can see it ? Did it leave a scar ? Thank you for the video.
the position of where they put it is as close to being on top of where your heart is as they can get it. I just mean that as far as the position not as far as it is deep. It only goes very lightly Under the Skin. It's down far enough to where you will not see it or feel it once it is in there, but not so far down that it's anywhere near the heart. It's basically pushed in Under the Skin at an angle. Very superficial. So there won't be any skin lifted up or poking up. If I poke at mine where it is I can feel it a little bit but I wouldn't recommend poking at it just because you don't want to bumping around out of place. The Scar it left was super super super tiny. Probably half an inch in length, and even that itself will go away with time. Good luck on your procedure and let me know if you have any more questions
Thank you so much for this video. I am waiting on the cardiac surgeon to call and schedule my procedure. Are there any restrictions for things you can't do like lifting after the procedure? Also were you able to wear a bra right after?
Nope, no restrictions! Whether or not you can wear a bra after is just going to depend on an individual basis because it depends on how big your breasts are and the exact spot they inserted it. For some people the bra might bother them a little bit and some people it might not bother them at all. My breasts are small enough that I can get away with not wearing a bra as long as I wear a shirt that doesn't show my nipples LOL so I just didn't wear a bra at all
Thank you for the video. I get my procedure date next week. I also have had gads and gads of sedated procedures. My doctor does do it sedated with a stitch or two. I really wish i didn’t have to be. I assume you were able to drive home?
Yep, driving home was super easy! Your doctor may not want you to drive yourself since you are going to be sedated. Or at least have you hang around until it wears off. Good luck and let us know how it goes
@@sarahrodriguez672 I’ve had enough surgeries to know I can’t drive home which is why I’d rather not be sedated. I’m not complaining, I just hate always having to inconvenience someone. They won’t let me take an Uber home. 😏
Is the loop removed after 3 years or do they just leave it? 🤔 thank you again.
It is removed after a certain amount of time. Your cardiologist will discuss with you how long he/she would like you to have it in. Mine is staying in for 3 years. :)
@@sarahrodriguez672 tyvm 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experience. Would you mind sharing the reason why you had to have the loop monitor? I have to have this same procedure soon.
Sure thing. I developed Atrial Tachacardya and was having episodes of palpitations very often. I wore a Z patch for 2 weeks to monitor and it wasn't sufficient, so we decided an implant monitor to monitor 24/7 would be best. It detects even the small episodes that I am not aware of which is cool. It r really has helped my cardiologist to see what my episodes look like
@@sarahrodriguez672 Oh Wow!!! Thanks for sharing.... Well I had to have a cardioversion performed on me Jan 23, 2021 and found out I have Atrial fibrillation. I been on blood thinners since January which is horrible. I bruise easily, Im always cold and cuts are hard to stop bleeding. But my Dr.. told me the only way I could get off the blood thinners I would have to be monitored to make sure I wasn't going in and out of AFIB. So im waiting on them to call me with my date.
@@sonyascrafts4527 sorry to hear that. I have Marfan Syndrome and therefore also bruise very easily. I'm on metropolol for my tachacardya and it has helped for sure. I hope the loop monitor helps and you can get off those blood thinners
@@sarahrodriguez672 Me too!! Thanks Im on that same medication also.
Thank you for this. It has helped to calm my fears. I’m having this done next week. Can I ask, does it cause pain when you’re sleeping? Are there certain positions you can’t sleep in anymore or do you get used to it quickly?
No pain, sleeping or awake. It's like it's not even there. Hope your procedure went well.
@@sarahrodriguez672 It had to be called off 😞. There was no sedation or anything. I was frightened and breathing hard so they wouldn’t do it.
No pain or discomfort when sleeping, even on left side, but a firm pillow giving extra height to head is a good option. I can just feel the upper end through my skin if I lightly pass a finger over it. Otherwise not aware it is there.
I'm waiting for my insurance to approve me for this. I would like to know why did/do you need this loop?
I needed it to monitor my Atrial Tachycardia.
How was it with putting a bra on afterwards? I am a big chested woman with a size g/h cup. I am nervous of putting a bra on afterward. I HAVE to have a bra on , especially if out. Thank you!
I have smaller boobs so don't wear a bra too often. I didn't wear one but if your breasts are larger I don't think the bra should bother you because you have boobs for padding. Let me know how it goes!
I am not sure if any of the heart patients have their implant loop recorder replaced every 3 years after the implant
Whether or not a patient decides to get it re-implanted after the 3 years is on an individual basis and is discussed with their cardiologist whether or not they need it.
I have had 2 replacements.
Why did you had to get the loop recorder? What symptoms did u have?and for how long are u going to used it?
I had it put in to monitor my Atrial Tachycardia. Symptoms of an episode is accelerated heart beat (arrhythmia) It was to be left in for 3 years, which it is now overdue to come out but i havent had time.
Just pressure? After the shot there's just pressure?? Holy hell mine was an instant of pure pain... Ugh.
I am so sorry your procedure didn't go well. The lidocaine is supposed to numb the area completely. It sounds like the area was not fully numbed yet. I had my surgeon push on the are first to test the numbness before proceeding.
@@sarahrodriguez672 it was very little pain, actually, compared to the benefit the recorder offers!
I have to have this done on Tuesday, im so nervous 🫤