today is the 28th anniversary of me having a pm. so this morning I got up early and went for a walk with the cheetahs at the Auckland zoo. those animals are gorgeous

 

Does anyone have experience with the new Medtronic Advisa MRI compatible Pacemaker. it is similar to Adapta but is MRI compatible. They both have MVP. I am currently considering this pacemaker.

 

Good morning, anyone have Dysautonomia on this group?
Also, was wondering if you are able to get a tattoo with having the pacemaker.

 

Maybe I need to drink more scotch more often. LOL

Yesterday was a bad day as most. I did talk to one of the nurses with the transplant group. Well, that didn't go good at all. After asking if I could get back on the dobutemeine all the time, she said she had to talk in over with a doctor. She called back and told me NO! Due to the fact that they are afraid that I will get another infection. So now they are letting me just die. That is what I got out of that call.

Anyway, I'm still kicking and having a great day. I even put one of my boats in the water and went for a boat ride. It did leave me a bit tired, but I needed the sun.

Hope everyone else is having a good day!

God Bless,
Paul

 

Hi again
Well, my life is certainly full of surprises at the moment!

Great news today! The job I applied for at my local hospital a few weeks ago, originally they wanted full time staff only. I've heard from them today that they are still really keen to employ me, as I have 32 years NHS experience, & will be flexible about the hours. They have sent me some online tests to complete by Monday & if I pass them (I hope so!!) they will give me an interview next Thursday. Wow, I did not expect that great news today!

I spoke to my EP yesterday about getting a job & he was very positive about it & agreed to it. I didn't expect to hear about a job quite so soon though ie next day! I had given up on this particular one bec...

 

Is it ok to use a Weight Watchers scale by Conair model # ww78n, that measure electronically body mass with my Biotronik Setrox S53 pacemaker?

 

The newer models are MRI tolerant and include add'l functions. Have any of your cardio doctors offered opinions/recommendations compared to the Adapta predecessors?

 

Hi, my names rob, i'm almost 47. Recently diagnosed with LBBB & low ejection fraction in the 30's. Dr. believes possible cause is untreated high blood pressure. After many years with untreated bp i'm now taking bp meds & digoxin, bp has improved to normal but no change in ejection fraction. Dr. recommended a crt pacemaker. My symptoms are very mild, my first though was "no way". But after viewing my hearts echo video and comparing it to a normal one, its clear i have a problem. I next met with the pm specialist and am scheduled to have a crt-p implanted tomorrow, 5/15. This forum has made the last couple of weeks of waiting for this day to come a lot easier. Thanks...

 

My pacemaker insertion is scheduled for Thursday at 11am. I'm nervous and anxious. I want to feel better, but not have to have surgery to do it. It's not a typical insertion. I'm thankful for general anesthesia. I just want it done so I can stop thinking about it.

 

I've had my pacemaker for a little over 2 years, it is placed under the breast tissue, with an incision running vertically up from my armpit. Ever since its placement, the leads (I think) can be felt directly under my incision. They feel like small pointy lumps. It's definitely part of the device, and not scar tissue, because when I asked my EP about it he said that is where he tied (or maybe he said bundled) the leads. Does this make sense to anyone? I am asking because it feels like the are getting closer to the surface. I am afraid they are going to break through my incision. I recently had a baby, and I've been using my arm a lot more than normal. I will contact my EP, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone else can explain this...

 

Hi everyone,
I will probably need a new pacer later this year. I would like to have some input with the doctor as to which type he will give me. I would like one that will let me exercise at the highest level I am capable of and the best over all benefit.
It will be my fourth pacer and up to now they have given me what ever they had on the shelf. I love to run and I feel I have been limited by the lower BPM that my current and past pacers have given me. I would like to get back to 10 minute miles. I am hoping for one that will get up to 180 BPM. The highest I can get right now is 155. Does any one know of any Pacers that are capable of this? What would be the issues? If any.
Also the doctor said it might be time for me to g...

 

Today was my 10th pacemaker anniversary! And they said it wouldn't last...

The 2 permanent pacers before this one only lasted 4 years each, and this one was only supposed to last 8 years. Well, it's been an entire decade and we're still expecting another 4.5 years!! I'm really not sure how I'll be able to handle the next surgery - I won't be "used to it" anymore!! LOL!

Also, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mother's out there, especially to my mother: she carried me for 8 1/2 months, against all the odds and through the suggestion the doctors made to terminate the pregnancy; she stayed by my side through all the hospitalizations; she never gave up hope, and instilled in me a sense of strength and confidence; she taught m...

 

Hi hope everyone is ticking along ok can i just ask i feel so well now and more or less getting back to my full self excercise wise and daily living but i must say im getting quiet alot of pain and discomfort were my leads are they are quiet near the surface and you can make them out will this settle in time or should i be worried? the site is not hot red or imflamed and my scar is well healed just hope this settles in time as its awful by the end of the day makes me feel sickly .

thanks

Kimbo

 

Greetings from a chilly day in England (again)
Have been supermarket shopping earlier & my other half insisted on using the "Self checkout" thingy's. Anyone notice any strange feelings by the scanners etc, or am l imagining it?
Nothing too dramatic just "noticed" my heart beating & a bit of a heavy feeling in my chest (and l wasn't even paying!!!)
Probably all in my head but just curious if there is anything there that could affect me little metal matey.
Sue X

 

Have had a St. Jude PM2210 dual chamber since 2011. I have had episodes of out of breath upon exertion for year or so. Recently had a heart stent implanted. My out of breath episodes still happen from time to time. Anyone had the same problem ?

 

My daughter is having her PM replaced on Tues and someone told me if you ask the surgeon that they will let you take your old PM home? Does anyone think this is weird or should I let her. I thought it might be something cool she can share with her friends at school she is only 5. What do you think?

 

Hi everyone.

Today is Mothers Day in Australia. I do not know where else it is on the same day but to everyone from my corner of the world. Happy Mothers Day.

It is a special day for me because my eldest son who has been estranged for 20 odd years rang me and wished me a good day. He also apologised and said how sorry he was for all the years of misery and we both agreed that now was the time to go forward. It was the best present a mother could have. I just wanted to share it with all my friends who know what a sad episode in my life it has been.


I think the happiness the phone call brought also made me feel better and I am not in so much pain today. I am waiting for to go to the mainland ...

 

hi everybody im new i dont know much about pacemakers so i signed up on this to ask people that have them a few questions ok, my niece is getting a pacemaker done on wednesday she is 4 and we was wondering can CB radios interfere with it because her father has one at home it is his hobby he talks to people all over the world on it so he was wondering will he need to get rid of it before she comes home after getting it done.

 

If you are right handed and write with the right and put on makeup but do all the rest with the left hand....carrying suitcases, opening doors etc. which side should the pm be put in? Iam having it on Mon.

 

How do I get to email Donr and Angry Sparrow? I so their wonderful comments somewhere (I am brand new at this) and wish to speak to them again before my surgery on Mon?