Defibrillators and Slot Machines.

Hello to my new friends.

With all of the information that I have received from all of you and others, I have decided to go ahead and have my defibrillator put in this Tuesday. I still do have some doubts, but what the heck I'm not a Doctor. All that I can do is pray that all goes well.

Now this next part will sound like a contradiction with the word prayer, however that is why I pray because I am not perfect!

If you have a defibrillator can you play and be around slot machines? This is one of my few fun things to do. I do not get out very much to enjoy myself as I am on a limited income from Social Security. REAL LIMITED! But I do enjoy taking the bus from Sun City.

Please help me with your answers. ALL WILL BE APPRECIATED!

GOD Bless and keep you.

Daniel

5 Comments

I didn't know that

by Gonnie - 2010-04-19 09:04:00

But here comes one that hasn't had a problem with slot machines. Have had my pm/defib about 1.5 years and have never even noticed so much as a flutter around them.

Some say yes

by qwerty - 2010-04-19 10:04:22

That was the first thing my hubby told me when we were told I needed a pacemaker. The slot machines would interfere and I should not play them! But he is slightly prejudice!! lol... :)
They can take away my choloclate, my diet coke and even ice cream, but I will probably die with a slot handle in my hand! OK. I only get to go once every other month or so, but it is a get away where I don't need chocolate, or food, just time and a little money. They bring me water (I don't drink), and I don't have to think about work, or anything I don't want to, so I am happy.
Seriously, I have searched this board and there is some discussion. You should check with your Dr and your Pacemaker rep to be sure, but I have not had problems. I only have a PM and just got it January this year. I have only been to the casino twice since I got the PM, but I had no problems. Granted, my heart goes a little faster sometimes when I am there, but I would hope that was just excitment of the lights and playing.
I usually don't lean up against the machines, but I do play them. (The penny slots with bonus screens are my favorite).
Welcome to the club and I know there will be a few more respond.

Hope you have a good week.

slot machines

by jeanmarie - 2010-04-19 11:04:04

I have had my pacemaker 9 years and go to the casino, but it has never bother me, but if I go when there is a concert with amphlifiers it will bother me in that I can feel the heart go out of rhythm and become very dizzy and sick feeling...good luck at the casino

One Time Around ~ ~

by Carolyn65 - 2010-04-19 11:04:11

You only get one time around in this life time. I don't know who you were in your last life, or who you want to be in your next life, but you only live once in this life time. You are still young, go for it!

"Take the first step off the mountain, not knowing where the next step goes". You will never know 'til you make the plunge ~ go for the casinos! Take a dare ~ ~

Let us hear from you. Hope you win the Big One ~

Carolyn G. in TEXAS ~ Brrrrrrrr ~ it is in the morn 50's

slot machines

by LS - 2010-04-25 09:04:51

I'm confused. LOL
Are they asking about a defib & not being around slot machines or with a PM?

You know you're wired when...

You prefer rechargeable batteries.

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