"ICD replacement and replacement of one lead"

CRT team had noticed a degeneration of one of the ICD leads which was monitored for a short time until it was collectively decided action needed to be taken.  

After consultation with the consultant various options proposed we came up with a course of action and a date was set to replace the ICD generator and insert a new lead.

Dates and times confirmed with intention of bring a day case, incredible in and out in a day.

On the day the team were fabulous, from admission, preparation for surgery each stage explained to satisfy my autistic side of me, prepped for surgery and away we went. 

A great team, hadn't realised how many folks were there looking after me, thank you.  

Again each step was explained as we progressed and while I know it was a good couple of hours for the procedure, it really didn't feel like it at all.

A brief period in post op before going back to the ward to rest waiting a little while for anesthesia to ware off, get a chest x-ray and device tests.

All okay and discharged as planned, thank you FVRH Cardio Team really appreciate all you have done for me.

See you soon for follow up