Handling my situation

I am a 50 year male that had an ICD put in back in April. I've had to make some adjustments to my life that is really hard to make, like driving a bus for my church and christian school. I have checked with several people and websites about when to make the decision to give it up. I finally decided to go ahead and make the decision because I didn't want my church to get into trouble if anything happened while I was driving.

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Lifestyle Changes

by cruz - 2010-08-18 10:08:16

This truly changes your life. I had a job I loved and had to give that up at advise of doctors; drastically altered my life financially; can never get life insurance; feel like crap and can't enjoy most of the things I enjoyed so much. That's the downside...the upside is: I have more time to spend with my daughters ; I'm no longer a workaholic; I get to see more of my Grandson; we remember to say I LOVE YOU every day; I've learned to enjoy the most simple things again; my friends have shown me they are really my friends and I can count on them; I've prayed a lot more often; I've had an opportunity to see what incredible people my daughters have grown up to be; I found this board where I have someone who understands my fears and helps me get through the bad times..and I never even knew them until a few months ago; I don't take things for granted anymore...and I've alive to enjoy today and hopefully tomorrow. I always took tomorrow for granted before DCM. It can get us down, but it can't beat us.

surely you are safer now?

by Hot Heart - 2010-08-22 05:08:52

Hi! Double check the driving bit, its not likely that your pm will fail, obviously i dont know if youve got other heart problems but having a pm shouldnt stop you from driving

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