The science of opinion ...

asvjerry,

General anesthesia is, in fact, one step from death but this was the first time I saw those moments described in such a detail. You obviously have a very vivid memory of that time.Thank you.

At times, it can be a step cavalier a bit too much. Michael Jackosn would attest, if he only could.

Rather profound...it's etched into my memory, I can still recall that damn breathing tube....

But other than the 2 catheter entry points on my thighs...painless.

And it was like having a switch flipped.  It's that instantaneous.

asvjerry,

How long ago did you have this procedure?

I've got a visual memory for the most part.  My spouse Ev has one good at events and when they occurred.  I kid her that, between the 2 of us, we have an entire one. *L*

She'll be watching a movie..."This is So Interesting, maybe you'd..."

"I hope so..we've seen it twice together before.  In the next scene..."

"What?   Oh..."

"....he's just about to kiss her.  *chuckle*  What happens next is 'typical Hollywood hook-up'...."

....and I get the 'smart ass' look....*shrug*.

But, to her credit, she can remember in great detail something we did (or didn't) do 5 or 15 years ago.

Anyway...enough...*S*  Stay healthy; it's been interesting but not anything I can recommend to go through.

I enjoy the general attitude and commentary here @ AG.  I Do learn and get exposed to the current level of the 'state of the art'.

Sometimes the 'art' outweighs the 'actuality' of the equipment under discussion IMHO, but I'm willing to let one or many enjoy what they may perceive.

I don't have to agree with Everything; but I'd like to be given the same latitude.

Hmm...some 2, 2.5 years ago...every 6 months I get follow-ups, once a year they check the defib/pacer.  The last, just 2 months ago.

That was a experience...*G*  Basically, the tech sets up a large-ish laptop, twiddles dials, switches...and my heart trace is on screen.

"How'm I doing?"

"5 by 5...you're good to go."

"That's it?"

"Yup."

That's when I asked about how durable the device is....

There's only 2 recorded instances when one has failed.
One was in a car accident and the implant's cable broke.
The second was the .38 bullet....but it stopped it, and he survived.

It's about 2.5 in. in diameter, maybe .5 in. thick.

Lucky shot.... ;)  Lucky guy...