Can you guys please give me examples of jobs you do if you have a defibrilator? I just want some ideas of things you have done in the past or are currently doing with your defibrillator. I'm looking for specific examples I can pass along to my family member who recently had one implanted. I know he can't work around high magnetic fields like welding or alternators but just want some specific ideas. Any examples would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

 

I'm 72 and work part time in a bicycle shop. Started out as a mechanic but found out real quick that I'm way too slow.

I started working in the office area and now am editor of 2 newsletters, do employee scheduling, design ads for magazines and web.

I still do a little work on bikes but only during busy times.

I work mainly around computers. No high magnetic fields in the area.

 

I have a Medtronics and I got a manual from the manufacturer, specific to my device. It's very similar to a manual you get when you buy a car. Mine even has a grid that describes things that won't interfere, things that might interfere and things that will interfere with or damage the device. You should start by checking this because it gives you a little bit of idea of what you can encounter that can cause you problem. The other thing is that the doctor may need to ask about potential job duties and discuss the ones that he would feel due to your diagnosis and condition might be harmful. While all of us have DCM, we don't all have a defib and some of us have a defib but not a pacemaker.

 

I am a Cable TV tech. I've been in the field for 25 years, climbing utility poles, climbing into attics and under houses. With the coumadin, my EP will not allow me up the poles. I am around a lot of small electronic testing devices, without any side effects.

 

Light bulb tester

 

I am around computer and electronic all day long replacing MOBO's and Chips and all that. I have had no problem's. The new Medtronics are nice. I have a Virtuoso VR defibrillator. They said it the new wireless one. 101K will get you some nice implants. :) good luck

 

I go in and gut whole apartment complexes. Work on large chillers(ac) from 46 ton up to at this time 300 ton is what I have under contract.
Complete remodel of the gutted places.
Then I also go repair everything that supplies water and power to the complexes.
When the young guys get confused, I jump in from dropping trees, landscaping or just putting a boot up their butt!
I work with out of country owners as they have the money and are not broke like most American owners.
Do everything from marketing to what ever.
I will not work with slum owners or people who are broke.
I just keep 2 feet between myself and large motors and no problems.

 

I'm a upholsterer

 

Thanks for all your feedback! This is giving my brother hope that he can still do alot of things without complications. If anyone else has any other jobs they've done or can't do please let me know. The more info we have the better!

 

I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary since my BiV was implanted. I am a region manager for a finance company and I travel 50-60% of the time (by plane, usually). Happy to report that I have not missed a beat at work for the last 11 months. Recovery took about a month.
Main issue is clearing security takes a little longer and every airport is different.
On the negative side- I had to quit martial arts after a 20 year career. Also had to quit ice hockey, soccer and running. Doc says those days are over, but he does approve of me walking on a treadmill for 20 minutes a day. That has been the toughest adjustment.

A question for you- what does your brother do? It might be easier to work backwards to see what he's done or likes to do that he might have to curtail, modify or find a suitable replacement.

Good luck.

 

My brother used to be a roofer. He is only 29 and he was drving to work and his heart just stopped for no apparent reason. He was in a coma for several weeks on life support. His dr couldn't find any abnormalities with his heart, no blockages or anything. He has always been very active working long hard days as a roofer for nearly 10 years. His dr said it wouldn't be a good idea to go back to that kind of work since they dont know what cause the heart failure. That way if it happens again he doesn't have the risk involved with that type of work. He had the defibrillator put in in April of this year just as a precaution. We didn't get a whole lot of info on what he can/can't do except to stay away from high magnetic fields. Thats when I started to search online for a support group where I could ask people who are in his shoes what they do. I told him about the feedback we've gotten so far and he is so happy. He was getting very down since he is so young and has no one to relate to. I figured if I could get examples of what kind of jobs you do then I could tell him so he will know life goes on and he can still do a wide variety of jobs. Thanks for your input I will definetly pass it along to him. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.