I put in forward slashes and back slashes but it came out wrong. trying again. //////_________________ this is what my heart rate would look like if you were no longer in my life.

 

I got this from my grand daughter.

//////_________________this is what my heart rate would be if you were no longer in my life.

got to admit, it brought tears to my eyes.

 

I had my PM almost 3 years now, I felt good since. last couple months, when bending over and standing up, I feel like my face is going to explode with blood and a strange feeling around my neck, I am not overweight, my doctors all told me my pacemaker setting is ok, and there is nothing to worry about, but, I have a feeling that something is wrong with me. thank you all.

 

Good day,
I was thinking about the members that I have been missing and it occurred to me that it could be because they are not feeling so well.
I would like all of you to know that you are missed. Each time I come here and I don't see you I think about you guys. You know who you are, I really want you to say that I am thinking/praying about each of you. I understand that so many are going through tough medical times. I understand that it can take every ounce of strength just to get to the kitchen to have a meal and that there is nothing left to give. I hope you know that you are still here in our hearts.... not to be forgotten!

Please also know that no matter what country you are in... Japan, USA, UK or OZ. I miss y...

 

Thank you for all the responses. I'm not going to push the issue on having it removed. The Doctors are 100% rite, I do need my pacer Insync for CHF? Diastolic Heart failure Without, My heart will only beat 20-30 beats per min. I guess what got me a bit down is that, When I saw the speicalist Sleep disorder Doc, He ask me what happent that I had to have Triscupid Val repair at such a young age. He said its not that much heard of.

I know i have been through a lot, but i guess I was just wishing I guess to have it removed. My Insync Medtroinc is set on 70/120 and I'm 100% depended on it. I guess to cause Im turing 50 next month, it just gets me a bit down........

I just pray that in a way this testing Dec 11 th ...

 

Now imagine it isn't so good... maybe missing a few beats or a lot.... pauses that leave you breathless and dizzy. Vertigo might be another problem... now also imagine that you can't make your heart healthy. You don't understand why, but it just won't beat right! After a time your heart finally kicks in again and all seems to be ok until you try to go out to play or to go to work. Then you are reminded that you have a faulty heart and it is just a matter of time... you'll suffer or die because you can’t afford a pacemaker.

Now imagine a that there is a place that people can go to for help, but it needs support. It is Heartbeat International. It is so easy to lend your support.... Won't you show your support today?

I ...

 

I posted a bad link earlier - sorry.

Try this one:

http://nimrick.home.comcast.net/~nimrick/mag-com.pdf

 

My husband just turned 55, and has been getting AARP junk mail for years now. I've been tempted on mailing it in and signing us up because it does encourage him to sign up his spouse.
I wonder if I'll be the youngest AARP member if I do that. Hmmm...it's tempting. It's always been a funny idea to me, but I wonder if they would HAVE to oblige, or is there a set age limit.
LOL!

 

I noticed that the New York Times has an article about Medical Tourism to India.

They suggest that by 2010, 6 million Americans will be getting medical care overseas.

After reading and responding to pushpas' post about cost of American cardiac care, it seems very timely to make a post about Medical Tourism.



Bionic Beat

 

"The journey between what you once were and who you are now becoming is where the dance of life really takes place."

"Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle."

"Life is a rough road. That’s why man created 4x4’s."
-Angelie


I’m interested in knowing some quotes that help get you through difficult times, or LIFE in general.
I love reading quotes, or making up my own.

 

one, does anyone else or has anyone else going through some shoulder pain. It has been 5 weeks since the pm was implanted. two. I am having some mild occasional chest pain Is this normal?

thank you in advance for any help or ideas. Ann

 

I have been banned from the treadmill and my 5k training until I can get a hold of one of my cardiologists.  My husband is freaking out about my atrial flutter report of 380bpm yesterday. No one thinks I should be running, but every "off" day from training makes it that much harder to get back into the groove of things. Plus the race is Dec. 6th.
This really is horrible. How come just ONE thing can’t go MY way for a change?  I hate all this waiting.  My local cardiologist has yet to read my chart from yesterday’s pacer check, but it’s on the top of the stack sitting on his desk. He’s out of town until Monday. Even then, he won’t read my pacer check until Monday evening probably....

 

Does anyone how much roughly would it cost to have a PM without insurance.I live Nj,USA. Now that I decided to have a PM, Iam not sure of how much financial burden it would be without insurance. This is the first time we didn’t have insurance and this diagnosis has hit us like a slap on our faces. My ER bill is $10,000 in total, with two hospitals I have been to, after all the discounts excluding the doctors bills which are piling. So, now Iam wondering how would the procedure with hospitals, doctors and folllow up would cost??? I can get it done in India but not sure of the technology available there. "cause my doctor hinted that the PM models available there might not the be the latest ones in the market even if the they are o...

 

I ask my cardiologist and Primary doctor if, I could please have my pm removed its been 6 yrs. They both said I REFUSED TO BE A SUBJECT TO ASSITANCE DEALTH. YOU WILL DIE WITH OUT IT. How the heck do they know that?

 

just wondering is there any other chat programs yall go to to chat.
the chat here dosent work.

thanks

Ronnie.

 

I’ve noticed a lot of posts with questions on electromagnetic compatibility - good information here:

http://www.medtronic.com/wcm/groups/mdtcom_sg/
@mdt/@crdm/documents/documents/electromagnetic-compatibility.pdf

(Copy and paste the address to your browser)

 

Protein Power for a Healthy Heart

No food group offers more versatile protection from the causes of heart attacks than protein. Lean beef, eggs and pork are packed with homocysteine-lowering B vitamins. Fish delivers omega-3 fatty acids that keep heart rhythm steady and discourage blood clotting. Skinless chicken and turkey are low in artery-clogging saturated fat, and their protein keeps food cravings (and the risk of overeating) at bay. Beans—legumes such as chickpeas, black beans and kidney beans—are not only rich in high-quality proteins but are also one of nature’s richest sources of soluble fibre, which transports cholesterol out of your body and helps to hold blood sugar levels steady.

On the Menu: Fish, chic...

 

I got my ICD implanted in April of 2008 and have had nothing but pain from it. I just went to another Doctor for a second opinion about my ICD because it has moved down into my armpit area and it hurts me to reach my left arm over my shoulder because it moves all the way up and over my clavicle bone. My Doc didn't suture it down obviously and seems to think if I try to wait until April of next year that it might feel better and then we can talk about relocating it. He thinks my pocket is too big because I had 3 surgeries in the beginning for a revision and an extraction. I can't go one single day without something hurting inside there. Folding laundry hurts, washing my hair, driving with my left arm elevated, sleeping on my left side...

 

If anyone has a VAD implanted I'd appreciate any information you care to share. I've read the little information available, and would like some first hand wisdom.

Thanks
CABG Patch

 

Well the doctors have tried 3 times now to
get a lead to work in my upper chambers. My heart
is going back and forth between a junctional rhythm
and atrial fibrillation.

This last week they cracked my chest and tried to
attach a lead directly to the outside of my heart but
again no luck. My upper chambers just won’t
conduct an electrical signal.

The thoracic surgeon is saying there is no more that
can be done but that is a little hard to accept. I
talked to my EP at some length Tuesday and he is
willing to try to go in and attach a lead in the heart’s
artery that runs between the two upper chambers.
But he won’t try it until some of the swelling from