Getting a Loop Recorder Implanted: Nervous and Anxious

Has anyone ever gotten a loop recorder implanted? I'm getting some implanted soon to rule out SVT and monitor my heart, but super nervous about having something inside my skin. I'm having a lot of anxiety. I'm worried if it'll get infected,bleeding, etc or what if it falls out of place? idek if that's possible but help a girl out

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wheely_kismet

5mo ago

Yes I had mine in place for 5 years. I forgot about it for most of the time. I'm just annoyed at the scars from putting it in and taking it out. I had minimal bleeding both time and didn't get an infection.

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