Getting a pacemaker implant is pretty common surgery now days. I got my pacemaker/defibrillator implant July 7, 2014, and was back to work on the 13th. The worst part was not raising the left arm over shoulder height until the leads in my heart were anchored well. That took about 3 weeks. Other than that, recovery was quick. Then its a device check every 3-6 months, depending on what your cardiologist wants. Mines every 3. But if you get a remote monitor, which I have, they can do the check thru that and you dont have to go in to the office unless there is an issue. Good luck and hope you have a quick recovery.