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2 Week Check-Up

I just got my 2 week check-up and everything seems to be going allright per the doc. I am still catching myself trying to lift my arm over my head, it is so hard. The incision site is still very sore wearing shirts or anything else, it seems like it constantly rubs. Has anyone else had issues with regular golf shirts or anything of that nature. I have been wearing a lot of button downs that are soft instead. My rate is still kicking at a smooth 60 paces, but I am still having trouble sleepi...

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acupuncture

hi many thanks to all of you who replyed to my concerns on general anaesthetic. im happy to say that the op went well and i had no problems with the pacemaker during or after the anaesthetic.
im due to have acupuncture in two weeks at my local doctors for neck pain and wondered if any of you have had any acupuncture and if so how did you get on.
merry christmas and a healthy new year to all of you.

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Santa' s gift

Hi my dear friends,
I posted last week and need words of encouragement. Thank you for all of your thoughts.

Santa is bringing me a brand new pacemaker on Thursday, December 27. Just think...some people just get coal! I must have been a very good girl!

All joking aside, my surgery will be the first of the morning. I go in the hospital at 6. There will be a room reserved for me overnight just incase my leads need replaced. This set has been in there for 13 years. I...

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LONG TERM PACING!?!?!?!?

LONG TERM PACING!?!?!?!?!?!? I have had mine since before I was 24 hours old and I am now 13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Synesthesia?

I was wondering if any of you guys have (or think you have) synesthesia.

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Pulling a lead

I was just wondering how easy it was to pull a lead. I was about a week and a half after surgery and i tripped over the dog. I was wondering if it was possible that I pulled a lead out. I got back for a check up but im worried what the dr is going to say.........Any one got anytips?

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Feel out of balance

I am coming up to the start of my third week of recovery, and it seems like at nite time that I feel out of balance. Not sure if thats normal or not. Has anyone ever felt like they are out of balance later in the evening?

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Annoying Noise

My ICD is driving me crazy. The noise never stops! I have trouble sleeping because the thing keeps me awake. I like noisy environments because I don't have to hear the thing! Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
SDGlo

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new battery

Do you have to stay overnight for a battery change? I ALSO have sever emphysema and am worried about my breathing.

thanks for any info, and have a blessed day!
Nelson

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chat

do you feel up to a chat. jessieodpdg

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susan

ever since i posted the red sweater i have tried to post jessica and michael here in summer on our boat. also a picture of john but nothing happens . i need extra help with this. i don't know what i did right with the red sweater. lol guess the spam filter is copd

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First Birthday

  • by TSA
  • 2007-12-18 08:12:48
  • Coping
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  • 3 comments

Hello Friends,
Today is 1 year since I had my pacemaker put in. I read some of you celebrate that day and I think it is a good idea. I believe without that devise I would not be here today, so it is a day to think about what my life has been about this year and what I am making it. I wish I could say I live every day to the full but I do not; however, I think I appreciate life more than I did. I revieved a gift this morning from my family of a small stuffed bear who has a pacemaker!
To...

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chat

ok i am really tired of talking to my self tonight lol anyone want to chat a bit

pat

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Sorry!!

I posted a message a couple of days ago and i only got one comment.......so im going to try this again! haha I was told that i could keep tryin meds that havent worked for almost three years or get a pm. Im really stuck between a rock and a hard place! I just wanted to see if you guys could let me in on some of the pros and some of the cons to a pacemaker!

Thanks to everyone for all the help this far!

Hope your all ready for Christmas!!

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Anyone for a chat

Anyone feel like a chat I'm going to Chat Room Billie

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St Jude medical

Any one out thair have any problem with St Jude pm?
I just got my first 2 wks ago.

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working out ???

Does anyone know how long I have to wait to lift waights?
I have had a pm put in on 12/3/07.

Thanks ........................SAL

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Medications....

I have been reading that their are individuals that are taking medication because of the p.m.. I do not understand why....

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Just wanted to say to all....

MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST IN 2008!!!

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an old fashioned tree

when i was a child living in toronto from 1945-1950 we had a 78 record of jean autry. on one side it was here comes santa clause. on the other i remember an old fashioned tree. well to-night my daughter purchased it on e-bay on a c.d. i told my brother and he had tears in his eyes. we were a family of 5 children me the girl in the middle of 4 boys. we went to catholic elementary school and believe me we were taught by the nuns and the brothers. so i will be able to play this for my grands and e...

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