Following a brief hospital stay, you will be discharged to home with specific written instructions. You will also be given the following direcitons:

• Rest for 24 hours following the procedure
• Avoid raising your arm on the side with the device for two weeks. Raising the arm could cause the leads (wires) to be pulled out.
• Avoid strenuous lifting or repetitive activities such as swimming, golfing, fishing or weight lifting for six weeks post implantation.
• You may be discharged home with a sling or arm restraint from the hospital. Please use that for the first week post implantation if you have difficulties remembering to keep your arm below your shoulder level.
• Report dizziness, hiccups, chest pain or fainting to your doctor.
• Do not wear any tight clothing over the incision for the first week.

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