Ever since I was born I have had a pacemaker. I always thought it was special but at the same time I hated it. (I mean only old people have pacers, right?) My first pacemaker (medtronic) was implanted a few days after I was born because even when I was in my mom womb the doctors could tell my heart was not beating right. They implanted it right under my chest. When I was 3 I had it replaced and then when I was 7 I have had that one replaced.

The scariest moment in my life was when I was swimming in a swim meet at 9 years old( I have always been a normal extremely active kid. I never let my pacemaker slow me down) I noticed that my heart felt funny. I felt very faint and weak. I told my mom and she took my pulse. It was very low ...

 

Can I go back to work in the fast food industry where there are commercial microwaves ? Or what about retail stores that use anti theft devices? I just got my pacer put in and I'm only 28 and need to know if I should go back to school and what kind of careers are open and safe for me to work at .Any help from anyone would be appreciated.Thanks!

 

Hi everyone I am new at this, I went to hospital have my gallbladder removed and walked out 5 days later with a pacemaker. I am going overseas next week and I would like to know what is the best way to get through customs? I am going to non speaking English countries
Thanks

 

Hello! I had my defibrillator put in on March 10th, after passing out at work, followed by some episodes on the monitor. (I have HOCM.). I am still somewhat sore, bruised, and swollen, but glad to be alive. I am a huge Disneyland fan and love rides. We are planning a family trip this summer, in August. I have heard some warnings about magnets and too much jostling. Any hints on rides I should avoid for this trip (if any) or general tips on thrill rides?
Thanks! Cheryl

 

will you be able to pass a dot physical with a pace maker?

 

Had St Jude 2210 put in on 3/13/12. I have a lawncare service and just wondering if anyone knows if I'm able to use my weed eater and leaf blower without interferance. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I recieved a PM on 3/9/12 and am concerned abt being able to keep getting my Medical card for my cdl From what I've heard I may be o.k. anybody have any Experiancee in this?

 

Hi, i just got a pacemaker and am about to do a lot of traveling. Can anyone give me advice fro what to expect when going through security check points? Thanks!

 

In November last yead I had my 3rd ICD implanted a 3 wire St Jude CD3239-40. After being discharged from the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne I went out to the Airport to catch a flight home to Tasmania. When I approached the bookings desk the attendant said "are you ok you don`t look well" Id had an Xray that morning and lifted my left arm to high and was in pain with the leads. As I explained the deal to her she then stated that I couldn`t fly. After 3 hrs of backchat between the Airline (Virgin Blue Australia) I was escorted down to the departure lounge where the plane was being held for me. Upon arrival in the plane I gave the head Hostess the paperwork that I had to give her regarding clearance to fly etc.

After she examined th...

 

Bet that sounds great. lol. been to the airport, just had to say and show my card saying I have a pace maker. SHOW THE CARD,someone tired after me, he did not have a card, all went well, very easy, did not have to walk under the scan, a tip take your shoes off and put them through the scanner with all your other personal things. You walk through the gate and get patted down, remember to tell them and show the card, that you have a pace maker.
Was very easy and no worry, hope this helps Cindy

 

Hi, I had PM implant a week ago. All going well so far with no problems, I would be interested to hear how long it was before PM recipients felt comfortable driving?  I have access to an automatic so does this help???

Thanks,

Tim

 

Always remember this, No QUESTION IS STUPID!

There is times some one may not know an answer, but I know for fact there are a few of us like Electric Frank and Smitty and Blake, Pacergirl, as well as I and some others will at least try to find the answer or at least help ya, find someone who may know the answer. Don't ever be scare to Ask


Your Pacer Friend

Elisa

 

Got the PM on Monday and Nashville to Puerto Rico
The next Thursday.
They said the scanners were fine. New type they said.
Anyway, might ask for pat down next time.
Then back on Monday.
Went fishing but pretty rough seas so I had them go back.
Rocking was fine but flying bodies made me nervous.
Then back to the States.
Don't advise it, but after 6 weeks probably is much safer.
Thanks
Joe

 

Ok, I need you guys to help me with a decision on an upcoming trip. Yet I have to give you the backdrop of my personality to help you understand my dilemma, so please bear with me. Pre- PM surgery, I have had the opportunity to sky dive, lay with grown tigers, fly in a gyrocopter, small- yet consistent traveler and 1st tattoo in my early 50’s. (I will hit 60 – God willing this December). In my 30’s and 40’s, I was always the avg. weekend athlete, racquetball, tennis and fencing, then finally golf (too much of a “type a” personality to be a good golfer”. My husband of 38 years, my kids and my parents all think I am little crazy. Over the years, I have had more ortho issues- bad knees in the past, than heart issues. In fact, I was in m...

 

Hi I have finally reached my post op 6 wk restriction. weird enough still sceptacle but I have to travel soon via plane and kind of nervous. What is the best way to handle security scans? Should I go to the front or just wait in line and let them know I would like to get pat down? I know it sounds simple but it feels complicated in my mind.
just need some advice

thanks

 

Hi All,

I just returned from visiting friends & relatives & on the advice of Boston Scientific ( my PM maker) I went thru the new (to me & AK) "back scatter scanner" screeners at Anchorage, Seattle & Sacramentos, CA airports. What a pleasant & fast experience. No more being patted down! Check it out with your PM maker. You may find you are one of the lucky ones that can go thru the line faster. I also have total knee replacements. Saw the pics & just a body outline. Whoopie!!!

Janet

 

It has been 8 months since recieving a pacemaker and ICD. Doing well. Recently went back to business travel. Understand I cannot go through metal detectors. What about full body scanners? Had an argument with TSA agent on a return trip about going thru. They actually did not want to do a "pat down" and were quite insistent that I go thru. There seems to be a real lack of consistency at various airports. The airport That I flew out had a full body scanner but when I asked for a pat down and showed my card, I was accomodated with a smile.

 

I have just come back from a weeks skiing in Italy the first since having pacemaker fitted last January I was a bit concerned with regard to ski pass readers etc but all was fine, I did tire by early afternoon and did not enage in any steep & deep, fear of falling and disrupting my 'widget' so the best plan was an extended lunch in some mountain hostelry an easy run or cable car back to the hotel.
Airport security in the UK & Italy were no problem just held up my Club Card holder and was let by the detecting arch and patted down.
Many thanks to all.
Seedy

 

i had a good cry after i read messages i think 1 work 2 the body affects i guess every day living driviing stress i work at walmart stress city in auto not worried about the guy i am with he is great i just do not know my mind going crazy to many ? like 1 am i going to be ok

 

Hi there.  I am a new member although I did have my pacemaker fitted in 2009.

I have noted a number of comments regarding Travel Insurance. Last Year (December) I travel to New Zealand & back to the UK without problem. However, the holiday was shortened by insurance companies who refused insurance for a longer period than 31 days. It is now 2012 and once again I have been looking for travel insurance, (world wide multi trip). This year, to date, I have tried six separate companies who state they cover known medical conditions for persons up to the age of 75.  I am only 70, however, the minute I mention I have a pacemaker & and the word arrhythmia I am told sorry we cannot cover you.

The pa...