I couldn't help notice the preponderance of pictures of pace maker scars in the member gallery. In fact there are in excess of 35 images of this genre'.

I can't help ponder why so many people, male and female feel compelled to post those photos, after all we all have one. What's the big deal. I'm pretty sure mine's bigger than yours, but I don't feel the need to show it.

If you've seen one, you've seen them all, and it's unlikely any of us will make the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

 

Anybody else under 30 with a pacemaker?

 

I hope nothing happens to me today, because I forgot to put on my medic alert bracelet.


:)
Angelie

 

Hi all, my visit to the ENT was today. He discovered that for one thing, I'm going to be ok.

Seems that I have some problems with my voice box. Imagine that. I also have some problems with acid reflux. Something I have suspected for awhile now.

Solution, Meds for the acid reflux and they will keep an eye on the voice box problem. uhmmmmm is what I thought, that requires a scope!

 

Hello everyone, I thought I would pop in and say hello. I have been in and out of the dr. offices and the hospital here and there. Mostly for things not heart related.

I suffered from "Graves Disease" in the late 1990's and I think that is what brought on the heart problems. Anyway, seems there is a problem now with my vocal cord, a nodule. It causes me some problems, chocking, weird voice, pain and so on. Well seems that the original Thyroid problem is still causing me problems... my question is has anyone else had this kind of problem? Vocal cord nodules? How was it treated? Did it change your voice? I'm sched. to see a ENT specialist on Monday and I'm getting nervous about it.

Thanks,
PG

 

i just got my pacemaker on June 11th for chronotropic incompetence and i am currently in the military but have been on convalescent leave since i went the emergency room in march. i talk to my on base doctor on the 1st of Sept and im sure they will start working my medical discharge since the pacemaker only keeps me from passing out but i still have to get the weak knees, dizziness, and lightheaded feelings when i exert myself. last week it did it again and they said my heart had only got up to 170 bpm b4 it dropped instantly back off and required pacing. they also said i am pacing near 100% of the day because when the pacemaker is turned off my heart rate goes all over the place, so it seems that my body is unable to regulate a safe heart...

 

I was contemplating getting my pacemaker function shut off, as my life is so exciting that I really don’t need it to keep my heart rate up. This morning was particularly hectic in my normally mundane life. I had a 7:00am appointment at the Veterinarian's office across town to drop off TG, our new kitten for a surgical procedure. This necessitated me kicking it in high gear and getting my morning tasks completed before heading out with the baby for our appointment.

5am, my lovely bride and I scurry to feed the zoo and get out the door for our morning walk with the dogs. It's times like this I'm thankful both Bernie and Jazzie are enthusiastic about the morning exercise as I could easily forgo the process and justify it in my mind...

 

This has nothing to do with a PM, but seeing that people have problems paying medical bills this really set me off.
I was waiting in line at the store and had 3 women with 3 to 5 kids each in front of me. Now, I have no problem helping a person in true need to set the record here.
All 3 bought cart loads of junk food and I saw maybe $20.00 worth of real food.
One of them was parked next to me and got into a brand new SUV.
Talk about a waste of taxpayers money. Here I work in the heat, pay taxes and I do not get to lay around and eat junk all day. Wonder what program paid for the new SUV?

 

I was born in Slovakia, lived 40 years in USA, naturalized citizen, visiting Shanghai. My heart gave up and thanks to prompt diagnosis and surgery, I am now OK. You are lucky having good insurance. 65 million Americans do not have any.

 

I have payed cash $6,000.00 for the least expensive pacemaker.
I am sure that it incorporates high technology, but how high? I can get iPad for 500, supercomputer for my desk for about 3000. Both of these items are 1000 fold more complicated than PM device.
Of coarse we are all grateful for this device, it prolongs and makes life easier. Is it really that expensive, or is it just another case of industry taking advantage of sick people? Pay up, or die.

 

has any bought this soft touch seatbelt thing i want to know if it works. i have driven for years without wearing a seatbelt because of the discomfort and fear that it would do more damage that good. but i have childern that beg me to put it on so i do with them in the car. but not when im alone so if anyone has please give me a shout and let me know. thank you.

 

yes don't we just love heval metal patch. some more than others. i am helping my niece with ancestry.ca we are on my dad's side from donnegal ireland and one family from wexford. i have no idea. i have never travelled there. jessie

 

Ok, time to lighten up a bit and share your latest successes no matter how big or how small. I'll start and I hope many of you will join in


Today I beat my daughter at a watermelon seed spitting contest.

and another one:

Today I balanced on one leg for 2 minutes 13 seconds with my eyes closed!

 

In answer to question- would a guy marry a girl with a pacer.
My husband married me fter I had a sudden heart attack,stents, cardiac arrest & pacerimplanted.
And he is a Airline Pilot (Capt) for a major airline.
How sweet life can be...

 

Ok, since there is not easy way to ask this, I will just do it. I have just recently met someone and now my boyfriend is talking about buying me a vibrator. I have a pacemaker for 2nd heartblock. Is a vibrator safe to use?

 

So I've come to the point in my PM drama where I am ready to name "it." LOL

Looking for suggestions. Need something sassy, hilarious, kid friendly and perhaps a bit sarcastic! LOL....

Not sure if I want to give it a human name or a nickname.

Would love some sassy suggestions!

xo

 

recently our son who lives on an island off the coast of saudi and works at the university there one day was at work and as he was lecturing he noticed his suit was a colour he did not own. he said that morning he had dressed in the dim light and did not notice. it turns out that the cleaners gave him someone else's suit and since it fit he was not aware it wasn't his. thought this might give someone a laugh for a day. i could have just have seen his face when he noticed. lol hugs jessie

 

Hello all - it's been way too long that I have been away from the site! I just wanted to shoot a quick note saying that Tuesday was 3 months to the day that I got my PM Whipper Snapper. I had been having problems, but about 4 weeks ago, my PM settings were adjusted where my HR couldn't fall below 65 and I have been feeling AMAZING!! I got released to exercise 2 weeks ago and am getting back into the swing of things after not exercising for a year, so that feels good too!! Anyway, I'll be around more regulary...hope everyone else is doing well!

Mego

 

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For the newbies, I just wanted to clarify a point that has caused much confusion in the past.

When going through airport security, the guards should either avoid the PM location or move a hand held wand over it quickly, but it's perfectly OK for them to linger during a pat down.

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