i've had stents put in. and that improved my blood flow, now they say my hearts is weak? i might have to have PM put in?? that kind of scares me. how much time will i be off work for the surg.. and recovery?? i heard so bad storys about PM's. but it's better than alternative my DR. said could happen to me.. looking for some kind words, and what to expect, after if i get one??

 

Hi
I am going to need a PM replacement in about a year but i have no insurance or enough money to pay for this,
is there any organizations that help with this sort of thing
i,m in fla. any info would be appres.
thank you
Rick

 

Hi everyone,

My name is Lexi. I'm 22 and just recently had my 3rd pacemaker put in. I had my first one at 10.

I am interested in hearing from some of the young adults who also have pacemakers/ cardiac issues. I feel very alone as far as having heart issues at my age. I don't know anyone else who does.

Every time I go to my cardiologist, I am the youngest person in the office. It is sometimes discouraging.
Please tell me about your experiences!! I would love to hear from anyone my age who has cardiac issues.

I am going in for my second catheter ablation (the first one was unsuccessul) and would feel better knowing someone my age has experienced these things too. Please share your story!

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I'm 52 years old and had my PM implanted one month ago. I"m constantly checking my heart rate and worried that something will go wrong. I have an upset part of most days. I have had one or dizzy spells. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

I just got my pacemaker 2 weeks ago. I am nervous and anxious about going back to work because I am surrounded by office machines. Any suggestions?

 

I am a new member today and I got more support from all of you then I got from my family. I went to a chat room for the first time ever and everyone was great. Thank you for all the information and for opening up to a stranger! If anyone wants to reply to my postings but to shy send me a Private Message.
Thanks,
Tiara

 

I am a 24 year old college student who received a pacmaker last friday. I have lots of questions that I think the DR was not answering honestly. I enjoy working on my car and doing home improvements but I was told I cant use power tools. I do a lot of a shopping, will the anti theft doorways you walk through in the mall upset the pacemaker? How long will my arm and chest be tender? Will I beable to play competive sports again? How long will the battery in the pacer work for before it needs to be changed? Will they change the battery through the same scar I currently have? I am young are there any young members here?I have a lot more questions someone please reply!

 

i wish to say on this beautiful march 18th in central florida how grateful i am for this club and its many wonderful members. i would not be where i am without the support and friendship of many of the members. this is what it is all about. my father-in-law received his in 1970 and they had them but they were not as perfected as we now know them to be. so once again i want to say thank god for this club and blake and the many support people he has. jessie aka maureen

 

Okay, where are all the people who want to chat?

 

Thanks for all of your input, to set things straight it's not a joke nor am I in need of a pshrink,and I don't have a death wish. I do have issues with implanting foreign objects the human body be it mine or yours..it's not right. now we went back and forth about this and in the end it came down to being tired and beaten so I gave in. A fact that I am not proud of but there you have it. As for considering the consequences I have weighed everything time and time again and my answer is always the same. If I drop dead suddenly from vtach then that is my responsibility and know one elses. Can they take my Car? certainly they can except I've been driving all over the country with vtach for the last four years and it didn't seem to worry them at...

 

I am the recent recipient of and icd that I fought tooth and nail against. My Doctors overrode my objections with their sanctimonious arguments about how they know what is best for me and implanted the damn thing anyway. Should I have one? Most definately my EF is less than 35%. This is not, however,about treating my "condition",this about respecting the wishes of the patient. What can I do, who can I see or talk to? I completely understand the risk of sudden death due to ventricular tachycardia and I accept that risk and responsibility. How can I make them take it out? My demands seem to fall on deaf ears. PLEASE HELP ME !!!

 

hi
myfarher is 60 years old now;he has been implanted pm3 years before
just last week he had 4 BLAST. first blast came when he was just watching tv but then after he get nervous and get second
then after we take him to hospital and there he HAD THIRD AND FORTH.he got panic
i wouldlike to know is there any danger to his life or what he can do to avoid this blast
i would like to know how many years he can live with pm

regards to all

 

My son asked for information and support about PM for my opperation this week. The PM was installed on Wed and I came home on Friday. I feel better, but the information you shared with my son gave us the insite to move forward with hope.

Thank you

Bigmac

 

I have had Heart arrhythmia for years but was never a problem.
Late in 2006 I thought I wa having a heat attack, sweatty, out
of beath and went to the emergency room an they told me my heart was racing to fast and put me on medication. The Arrhythmia Institute reccomended I try a new medication first
and if that did not work they would schedule the pacemaker. To
make a lomng story short the scheduled the Pacemaker which
bcame infected at the site After removel, a new pacemaker was installed on the right side, this went OK. I went back six or seven times for ajustment sice I was still out of breath doing regular things to no avail. I am and have been experienceing excess fluid build up in my legs an st...

 

I would really like to chat with other people out there who are in the same situation that I am in. Whatever info I can gather so that when I go into meet with the Guidant Rep. he won't be able to tell me any BS! Please help me!

 

Hello
I am new to all of this. They tell me I have to get a pacemaker and I still don't believe it. I am 55. Have never had trouble except fainting occasionally. Now I have fainted about 9 times this month. 5 in one day. Not sure whats going on. They tell me my heart rate is just too slow sometimes so I black out. Always have a warning so get on the floor or bed. Can you tell me if this is the right thing to do. Will I damage my heart with these shocks from the pacemaker. I do not hurt myself right now so I am wondering if I should wait until it is more often???Any advice will be appreciated.

 

Hi
Where can I read comments about Guidant settlement as I am new . Thanks Janner

 

Hi

I have just had a pacemaker fitted four days ago. I am 56 and had a resting pulse rate of 30 at night. The cardiologist thought that this would make my life better. The pacemaker was set at 60 b.p.m. resting.

I cannot get use to my heart being fast and this has made me very anxious.

Anyone else out there feel the same

 

I regret so deeply that I did not log into this group while Jack was going through his difficulties. I know now that he was not alone and not to believe doctors that tell you "everything is fine...it takes adjusting" I blame myself for not being more determined to get to the bottom of Jack's problems. If only I had you guys to talk to..... your discussions would have given me the courage to demand answers and actions. God bless one and all. Jack's wife

 

Atlantic Care offers free information for people who are in need of cardiac support. These seminars are held every month at the Life Center on 2500 English Creek Road, Egg Harbor Township NJ, 08234. If you're not from this area just call the 1800 number and they will be able to help you. If all else fails we can start one ourselves. Keep in touch and I hope this helps you all. For more information on up coming events and seminars please call 1-888-569-1000. WWW.Atlanticcare.org

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James