Has anyone been approved for surgery that has a pacemaker/defibrillator?

[MrzTee1 1]

I'm trying to start my journey but I'm scared I won't be approved because I have a pacemaker/defibrillator. My 1st appointment visit is Thursday but I'm worried as heck that I won't be eligible. Has anyone had this problem?

[AHB 1]

Hello MrzTee1. I know it’s been four years since you asked this question, but I would like to know if you were ever approved. I have a pacemaker/ defibrillator. Thanks

[Patricia Southerland 0]

I just had my gastric sleeve a wk. ago. I am 55 w/CHF stage III....i have a pacemaker n defibrillator/ICD and am doing well.....my type of Heart Failure is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) but i have no blockages..... EF of 38 %. I was also a very bad diabetic on 2 different insulins and a tablet....i got my gastric sleeve because i want to live longer and if thats what it took so be it 💞 I am thankful for my life everyday.....

Edited July 20, 2021 by Patricia Southerland