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I've recently had my pacemaker replaced and the surgeon took the old out of the original pocket and made a new pocket. Problem is, it is 3-4 inches higher than the previous. My seatbelt is directly over it, which hurts while healing and will be an issue on my commute to work. What have you found to stay belted, but untouched?

My lead is scarred and attached to the vein. I've met with a heart surgeon to learn how they plan to laser it out. It is definitely complicated and a precise surgery with higher risks. Please share if you've had this procedure? What did you learn? Would you do anything differently?