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Swollen legs and ankles

Hi there!

I had lipo on my legs and a thigh lift and was rushed to another hospital after the procedure with total heart block and a pulse of 20-30.

My legs and ankles are still really really swollen, despite walking, keeping raised when im sitting down and constant massaging. They feel solid. My lipo surgeon seems to be trying to tell me that his procedure isnt responsible for this, that it might be the pacemaker!! Not sure if he is trying to wriggle out of something he...

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PACER CHICKS (& CABG!!)

Hello everyone!

Hope you are all doing well and behaving! ha ha ha!

Does anyone want to meet up in a few days in Chat? was wondering if we could all meet in chat on a particular day and time once/twice a week?!! I still keep missing everyone!!

I am ok, still have some pain where 'Gerry' is! but hanging in there!

I am also on Facebook and I note that a few others are - I must confess to going on there almost daily!!!!

Anyway, chat soon...

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Feeling so tired

Hi:
Wish all of you had a great thanksgiving day. We spent ours at my daughters house. But with the traveling, I am so tired.
Today tried to put up some xmas dec. and am I whipped by just moving a very small table. Also short of breath, to the point where I had to lie down. Seems like my heart is beating rather fast. My heart works only 14%, am wondering if I need to have pm/def. at a different setsetting. Had it checked 3 times already& was told everything was working fine. Makes me...

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Too high pulse rate?

Hi,

I'm new to this board, but read a lot of good info yesterday.
I was wondering what might have caused my pulse rate
to jump to 100 while just sitting and watching tv? I waited
it out and an hour and a half later it came slowly down
to normal around 70.

What's the recommened course of action should this happen again, and should I have gone into ER or done something else?

thanks
Don

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How Wonderful to have this...

Thank you once more for your reassurance. It's scarey to hear that I need a pacemaker. He said I've had this problem for a while... How they know... I have no idea. I just thought that everyone's different... and I was certainly not going to be athletic... and so what if I can't run far. So what If I get tired ... happens to the best of us. But lately... weird to say.... but AFTER they did the EGC.... my heart almost feels bruised. They called and said to show up on Monday to Cardiologist....

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power tools

I am a carpenter. I would like to know if anyone has experience using a router with a pacemaker/ defibrilator implanted. Also, is there any way to shield the pacemaker if I want to be closer than recommended.

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How Long till back at work

Another concern is .... in this economy.... and not having paid sick days...... How long after surgery before returning to work?

I work at a call center so it' not hard work.

*** Thank you so much for taking time out for me. I really have nobody else to talk to about this. My family is taking this pretty easy.... Not knowing how I really feel physically. I've hid it from them... the best I can.

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AV node ablation

Once again I am turning to my friends on this website for some help. I'm facing an AV node ablation after years of various arrhythmia medications and 5 ablations for afib and flutter. Amiodarone was the only medicine that worked for an extended period of time, but now I'm breaking through that.

My questions to you are: was it successful - I've heard it can the AV node can grow back? how does it impact the battery life of your pacemaker (just got mine less than a year ago)? did you...

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Want to Prepare... Need advice

I went for preoperation appointment which included an ECG. Next day I asked to go back and was advised that I have a heart blockage and will need a pacemaker. I now have an appointment with Cardiologist on Monday. I'm so silly nervous about this, and have stupid questions.
1. Should I pack a bag (ie. pajama's) when I see the Cardiologist...just in case, or is this a planned surgery where you go home and come back another day.

2. Are you still able to do everything you did b...

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Back home

Hi to all,
I am home after nearly a week in hospital,
just like to say a big thank you for all your get well wishes..sorry I missed your thanksgiving but I hope you all had a lovely family day.
take care everyone Peter.N

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SSS and now Bronchitis

I'm new to this board. I found it last week while looking for information on Sick Sinus Syndrome. I am a 41 year old female. There is a lot of information on here.

Now to my question. I had a pacemaker implanted this past Monday. I went home Tuesday and went to the emergency room this morning (since there were no doctor's offices open). They said I have bronchitis. Has anyone else had this happen so soon after surgery?

Things went fairly well with the surgery. I've...

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loop monitor

Follow up: the doctor changed his mind from medication (which is what he told my spouse when I had my EP study) to there is no medication and he now wants to do a internal loop monitor to ensure that my dizziness is from slow heart rate. I was wondering if anyone had this procedure and what to expect.

Thanks!

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Another Update - Post Ablation

I posted about my face and neck being swollen after my ablation on Tuesday. Well, the swelling has still not subsided much and my lips are slightly blue at the corners. I am having labored breathing at times, but I don't really feel like I am being deprived of oxgen. I am very uncomfortable and also having trouble swollowing.
Should I be concerned?
I tried calling my doctor's office, but they must be closed for the holidays...there is not even an answering service picking up.

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welding

My doctor said for me not get around welding or bend over a car engine while running. Also at airports I have pat downs & I travel all the time. No store security measure at the door.
Other then the items I mention aboveI am clear to go.
I had heart attack, four stents & cardiac arrest the five jolts brought me bqack again.
That was a life changing event in my life.Going to the other side & back to tell about my experience.

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after surgery don't do much

I had to wear my left arm in a sling eight weeks after pm/defib was implanted. I slept on my back & not raise my arm. A friend of mine raised her window & pulled a lead out of place.
I had two specialists that implanted mine at a large city hospital & they recommand arm in sling a long time. They give plenty of time to make sure the leads are anchor well into the muscle & all healed in due time.
I have not had any problem of any kind & its been seven years.

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Smile......

What's the difference between mashed potatoes and pea soup??
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You CAN mash potatoes but you cannot pea soup!

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which PM???

Hello friends, How many types of PM's are there?? Do you get to choose or will the doctor decide. As you know that Iam going to India ,i was wondering how I would know if Iam getting the right one,or latest model,or the good working one.(My condition is SSS with juctional rhythm).How should I decide???Just trust the doctor???

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Boston Scientific Pacemaker

Do any of you have what is called "sick sinus syndrome?" Also, I have a Boston Scientific pacemaker and was wondering if any of you do, and if you do, have you ever had any side effects? I just had mine implanted so it hasn't been "tweaked" yet but I was just curious. Thanks cd

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New Pacer, Dizzy & PVC's

Hi. I just received my first pacer (Biotronik Cylos DR) five days ago for bradycardia and 3rd degree block. I have other physical problems but I thought I would be feeling much better by now. I am SO tired that I think I could sleep all day. In addition, I am dizzy, which I wasn't until the PM. I went back to have my PM checked and they turned off the rate response to see if that helped - it didn't.

My question is, am I expecting too much too soon? Since I have other problems, c...

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HAPPY AMERICAN THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS. BLESSINGS TO ALL. HAPPY SHOPPING TO-MORROW. JESSIE

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Your device makes you win at the slot machines.

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