New pacemaker just put in on 4-6-09

Thank you for being there today as I have just begun my newlife with a pacemaker and have many questions that you all have been able to answer in a way that no one else can and also understand in that same way. I go back to see the doc. on monday and have already gone back to work. I have Sick Sinus Syndrom and they found that my sinoatrial node was weak . this is good news, because they found my heart to be strong. I have know about the slow pace of my heart for about 6 yrs. The doc said some day you will need a pacemaker. Well someday came about three wks. ago and many test were done to find the problem. I now have a dual chamber pacemaker by St. Judes. Again thank-you all for being ther as I begain this journey. Johnnybravo


6 Comments

Me too

by Hot Heart - 2009-04-11 01:04:39

Hi there Ive got SSS and a dual St Judes as well. Glad to hear you are doing well. Just be careful with the lifting of your arm, dont do too much until the leads have embedded. Happy Easter. HH

Welcome

by renee14150 - 2009-04-11 08:04:28

Welcome to the club!

welcome!

by Tracey_E - 2009-04-11 09:04:44

Welcome to pacemaker club and the world of being bionic! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask away.

Hello!

by chip - 2009-04-11 10:04:16

Welcome!

This site has been a valuable source of information and reassurance for me during my transition to the paced world.

Don’t be afraid to ask if you have any questions or concerns. The information you’ll get here is “real world” and often times expands on what you hear from your doctor.

Bottom Line – It’s great to know that you’re not the only one out there having the experience and you’re certainly not alone!

A great group of folks, again welcome.

Ditto...

by Pookie - 2009-04-11 10:04:33

Welcome to the club.

You'll find a lot of supportive and informative people on here.

and Happy Easter.

Pookie

A fellow Newbie. lol

by ShadowWeaver - 2009-04-13 12:04:24

I just had mine put in a week before you. We will be going through this one together. :)

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