This last week saw Sir David Attenborough implanted with a pacer while in Australia. May he be safe and well.

 

I just found out Elton John has a PM. Pretty interesting :-)

 

I was so sorry to hear about our Frank. He was so helpful and kind. No nonsense chap. Oh how we will miss him.

Bella

 

Charlie Daniels has a pacemaker! Still in the hospital!

 

So,..Michealangelo was in his sculpture studio, when his Pal...Tomasso dei Cavalleri wanders in, a callow youth, with little real life experience:

"Mike ,..I really dont know how you do these great sculptures..beyond me..and what in **** is that great block of marble here for"?

"Tom, its an Angel"

"Mike..I dont get it"

"Tom ,..its easy"......exit Tommo......

Two months later, 'Tommo' drops by and sees a massive , fantastic Angel,..wings outspread.....er ..er..err.

"Mike just how do you do it "?

Mike draws close to Toms ear and whispers..."Easy kiddo. I just look at the great big chunk of marble....REALLY look at it.

Then..... I grab my hammer and chisel...

 

Hi all. I'm just wandering if anyone knows where actress Julie Bowen has her pacemaker. Its not visible when she wears strapless dresses? Very curious. Be lovely if they weren't so visible, especially in summer.

 

Please visit our website www.paceguard.com for your protection during sports or other physical activities for implant devices.
Thank you.

 

see this on the news.?
[url]http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1220817-little-darth-vader-behind-tremendous-super-bowl-ad-faces-heart-surgery[/url] Praying that it goes well for him.

 

I have been googling famous people and she has one!!!

 

My Cardiologist and I have a great relationship and are able to work together to achieve our mutual goal, quality of life. We always discuss options, weigh the pros and cons and ultimately he leaves the decision of what to do up to me. No repercussions, no arguments, once a decision is made, we move forward executing the plan as a team.

One of the things he shared with me awhile back has stuck with me. He told me they don’t know how I do so much with so little. May not sound like much to some people, but to me, it says our treatment plan is working better than anyone has a right to expect. I am convinced that working together with the right attitude you can make more of what you have.

Needless to say, I have become ...

 

I just read in the current issue of MORE magazine that Julie Bowen, the actress who plays Claire (the Mom) on the TV show, "Modern Family," has a pacemaker. She also reportedly runs six miles a day to stay in shape.

Don't know if she's a member of this club, but seems she would qualify.

 

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Antidepressant Linked to Serious Heart Trouble

Taking the antidepressant Celexa or its generic equivalent? The FDA is warning that taking the drug at higher doses can cause potentially fatal heart problems.

The risk is especially high for people with certain heart conditions.

Just thought I'd pass this along for any of those who would like to discuss this with their cardiologists and/or family doctors.

Take care,
Pookie

 

I don't know if people overseas know about the wiggles much, but Jeff the "Purple Wiggle" just had a pacemaker installed. The Wiggles were about to go on tour to the US when Jeff's heart went into an arrythmia (wiggle) while he was driving and he passed out (fell asleep). The rest of the wiggles had to say "wake up Jeff". I know we all hear about 'Gerry and the pacemakers" here, but the news here reported that he should now form a new band called "Jeff and the Pacemakers". Another interesting thing about the Wiggles is that the old Yellow Wiggle, Greg, also had a type of heart problem with orthostatic hypotension and had to leave the band a few years ago.

 

HELLO!
Well I've been starting to think about who actually has a pacemaker.... Like what famous people! I'm not going to go read through all there life stories on wikipeadia so I'm just fascinated to see if you know of any celebs (or anyone) with a PM! Especially if you know of any dancers it would be great :)
XXX
Balleine.nm XX

 

Pacemaker and ICD Recipients,

Today, I went to Pennsylvania Cardiology Associates and I saw a very well educated electrophysiologist; upon telling him my conditions and the quality of life I’ve been having, I mentioned to him that I’ve been sick for the past five years. I’ve also mentioned that because I can’t have an MRI done I couldn’t see what was going on with the back of my neck and head. I’ve told him all my symptoms, I also told him I wish I could have an MRI done to see what’s going on inside my head and neck, I told him for many years I’ve been told I couldn’t have an MRI done because I have a pacemaker.

The Electrophysiologist looked at me and asked,...

 

Hello Everyone!

I'm sure everyone saw that super cute Darth Vader Volkswagen Commercial during Superbowl? If not, I'll add the link :) Well I saw on the news today the little 6 year old that plays him has Tetralogy of Fallot- and wears a pacemaker!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0

http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/02/07/meet-the-kid-behind-the-darth-vader-mask-in-that-volkswagen-commercial/

 

I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my frantic questions concerning the implantation of my CRT-D under the pectoral muscle. I had this done on May 3 and did very well. With the exception of the doctor saying I had a high tolerance for the sedation, all went well. I am still sore but can work (except the muscle in my neck kill me by EOD). I am hoping next week will improve even more.

For those who have had this done, can you tell me when you were back to 100%.

 

Did you know Iron man is a member of our club? If you see the latest movie "Iron Man 2", there is a line, where Pepper the assistant said "Not everyone runs on Batteries".

At that point, I turned to my wife and said, there are lots of us out here that are running on batteries!

Way to go Iron man!! Cheer up folks, we are in good company!

 

Hello to my new friends.

I am nominating Gretchen and Melissa as my famous members for their quick response to my problem. I was worried that I could not sleep on my stomach or side with a defibrillator and so had put off the implant. I will set it up now that I know it can be done. Thank you so much!

Daniel

 

The Pacemaker Club

A great place to find support and comfort, especially in our darkest hours of difficulties. When the doctor's office is close this place is always open. Just when we think we have been locked in our sufferings, a shine of hope pierces through, giving us hope on something we once knew, good health. May we never forget our place in this wonder family of hearts, "The Pacemaker club."

May all be bless with good health in these upcoming
Holiday Seasons!

I know I speak for everyone when I say,
"We love you Blake for giving us a place to stay!"
THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US! ...