Hey everybody.

As a new member of this community I would like to ask you sty. 2 weeks ago I've got PM implanted. My sick leave is about to end on Friday. I am wondering ... do you think my work as a logistics manager which includes A LOT of phoning can be a problem. Mostly I use IP telephony but also a cell phone. During the day I can have between 200 - 400 calls. Can this be dangerous?

What do you think?

 

For 44 years I worked in the field of petroleum construction. ( building and servicing all Hess, Shell, Mobil, Chevron stations.) Everything from the underground gasoline tanks, to the canopy to the car wash, to the pumps,, you have the idea.
After having a heart attack last year and now having an ICD , my doctor said it was time to retire because I just can longer do that type of work any more. So I did retire. Stayed retired for 12 months. Found out being retired is a bunch of bull. As Slim Pickens said in Blazing Saddles, " piss on you " I went back to work, I am using drills, sawzalls, portable band saws, motorized pipe threaders, climbing ladders, and using a manlift, also working with LIVE voltage. Guess what, I have never fel...

 

Well, I just got off work. I have worked 13 hours a day for the last 4 days, and even though it has been light duty, it has been tough just remaining active for that long each day.

I had hoped to return to running each morning after work, but that did not happen. I have been so tired, I have just gone home and fell into bed each morning. I guess I have gotten a bit lazy as well.

I am off work the next 3 days and it is supposed to be about 80 degrees each day, so I bet I can get at least a 'jog' in this weekend. What do you bet?

Well, I am going to catch up on all the 'posts' I missed out on and then I am going to; you guessed it; fall into bed again.

Thank you for listening and supporting me and ...

 

I travel a lot for business and except for the last few months, almost every time I've gone through a full body scanner I've been asked if I'm wearing a neckless. Only ONCE did the TSA person ask if I had a PM. She said it depended on the skill of the person reading the image, which made sense. But for the past 6-8 times I've gone through those machines, not once have I been asked the neckless question. So people are getting better at reading PMs, or maybe there is no one looking at all.

 

Hello all

I just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate having you to turn to when I need a lift. My cardio has released me to go back to work Saturday. I will start out on light duty (thank God!) as my job is very physical. It will give me an opportunity to start working out and running again before I have to move full steam ahead. I will still check in to find out how things are going for everyone, but since I work 12 hour shifts, run, and work-out, it will not be as often as it has been. That will be my loss. Again-Thank you all for being that 'port in the storm' we all need from time to time.

Good luck to all!

 

hi. just had a pacemaker installed. going back to work soon. I'm a hvac service tech. wondering if there are other techs out there with pacemakers.

 

Finishing a trip overseas and was faced twice with the new body scanner at Detroit airport. I refused to go through, opting for the patdown. I know the TSA guys were frustrated. They said the technology is the same as a cell phone and safe with a pacemaker. Well, my doc said to keep my cell phone away from the pacemaker, so I don't imagine going through the machine is a good thing.

Any comments/experience?

 

There is news arriving here of an 85 year old lady called Leonore Zimmerman who, at JFK Airport asked for a pat-down because she had concerns about her de-fib in the scanner.

She was taken for a strip search (and left a little injured). The fact that she was in a wheelchair and subsequently missed her flight has been dismissed by the Airport authorities.

Does anyody know more about this and other similar stories ?

TM

 

Good evening everyone. I have some concerns that I'm hoping someone much more knowledgeable than myself can help me with. As some of you know I just had surgery at the end of July. I had one 26 year old lead replaced and a new Pacer put in. My surgeon said he was not happy with me returning to my job because he feels that could have something to do with the problems I was having.
So, here's the thing. I need some solid advice on if my job could have caused the issues I was having.
I work for a company that makes pharmaceutical film. I work around high voltage machinery every day. Our machines were originally designed to slit paper. They are called Cameron skitters. I can't seem to find out much about them because our machines ar...

 

My husband has a pacemaker and works for a wind turbine company as an inspector, his cardiologist says he should be fine- his company just posted a sign no pacemakers allowed in turbine. this worries me. What are the risk??

 

Has anyone felt a massive urge to change their life/occupation since undergoing a pm procedure?

I had a pm inserted 6 weeks ago, and despite having had medical problems to deal with for many years, suddenly I need to make changes.

Just wanted to share .......It's not possible for people around me to understand as they haven't experienced what I have but you guys might.........

 

Hi - has anyone else been concerned at this Paris station when told their screening device is 'safe for pacemakers'?
If this is the case, how come very few other places have the same equipment?
GG

 

Hey everyone. I just have a question or request for more information. I'm beginning a firefighting program at the local community college. My cardiologist isn't sure I will be able to make it as a firefighter because of my pacemaker. I was born with complete heart block, AV block, and am 100% pacemaker dependent. I am on my 4th pacemaker and got my first at age 6. I am 24 now.
I wanted to find someone who had a pacemaker before being hired as a firefighter and learn their experiences. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to choose another career because this is important to me.
comment or send me a message. Thanks!

 

I am a 16 year old who was required to have an ICD implanted last April. Obviously this has placed some restrictions on occupations I'm able to pursue. My original plan was to enlist in the military but this is no longer an option. I have recently taken an interest in law and was wondering if it would be possible to become a police officer. The device was implanted as a precautionary measure against Brugada Syndrome a condition which can cause arrhythmias. I've never had an incident requiring the device to fireand it's role so far has been strictly precautionary.

 

Hi All

I had a PM fitted last year after passing out a few times in town centre and shopping. they found that i had 3rd degree heart block. I have since stared full time work around 6 months ago. I love my job and have so far been able and enjoyed to fulfill every task requested of me......all except one. This one task was completley out of my remit as an admin assistant. It was to walk through the town centre ( where i previously passed out before having PM) and to stand and promote in a shop. On my 2nd day low and behold i had a panic attack. something that i have experienced a few times when i feel out of my depth since my operation. Although this task of going over to the shop is "voluntary" my team leader does put pressure ...

 

Hi All

I had a PM fitted last year after passing out a few times in town centre and shopping. they found that i had 3rd degree heart block. I have since satred full time around 6 months ago. I love my job and have so far been able and enjoyed to fulfill every task requested of me......all except one. This one task was completley out of remit as an admin ass. It was to walk through the town centre ( where i previously passed before havign PM) and to stand and promote in a shop. On my 2nd day low and behold i had a panic attack. something that i have experienced a few times when i feel out of my depth since my operation. Although this task of goin over to the shop is "voluntary" my team leader does put pressure on us to do it.

 

Does anyone know if it is safe to travel on this train when you have a biventricular pacemaker?

 

Hi All!

I am going on vacation the beach on Saturday for a week. I did have permission from the doctors to go and "have fun". I know I have restrictions on lifting and not raising my arm up. But what about going in the ocean? It will have been a week since my surgery. Can I get the incision wet by swimming? Should I also be covering up the incision area with bandages from the sun, sand, etc??

Also, do you have an idea on when I can resume running?

I appreciate any feedback!!

Thanks everyone.

Amanda

 

I just got my ICD on June 15 2012. My family Doc said she would sign my medical papers for my CDL if I pass the exam. I have been reading alot about this situation on the site. If she signs all of the paperwork, how long till the state catches up and pulls my CDL? Am I looking at this all wrong? Maybe I should get out of the seat now. Can someone offer some advice?

Thanks

 

I had posted earlier in Travel & Work about not being able to return to work (52 year old with new pacemaker). However, my cardiologist released me with no restrictions this last week, and I worked two days, a little tired at first but doing better.

Have to admit that I had thought about early retirement but am glad to be able to continue on.

I'm golfing tomorrow - fully - for the first time since surgery so am hopeful that my life will be as normal as possible.

Still reading about your various stories.