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Hello to everyone,
My name is Sue R. and I have had my pacemaker for about 5 years or so now. I had a very slow heartbeat and when I was sleeping my heartbeat would slow down even more, (as you all know anyways) but so slow I would stop breathing.(I also have sleep apnea so have machine for that at night) I was always tired and didn't want to do anything. Everything just made me tired. I am happy with my pacemaker because it won't let it go below 60 and I have more energy to keep up with my grandchildren and do what I have always loved to do. Thankyou for letting me join your wonderful group.

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Welcome

by Suze - 2008-05-04 06:05:53

Hi -- From one Sue to another.
I'm glad you found us...you will like it here. And I know what you are saying about having more energy for our grandchildren with a pacemaker. I also had bradycardia (slow HR) and while in the ICU two years ago my HR dipped into the twenties while sleeping. Three days later they implanted the pacemaker. I, too, am doing well with it.

Anyway, again, welcome.

Suze

hi crafty

by jessie - 2008-05-05 10:05:23

welcome to the pacemaker club. as grandmothers we need lots of energy. i am flying out to calgary soon to see mine. my heartbeat slowed to 28 and i was in bad shape but didn't kow just how bad till i got this device. i now have the enrgy to do what i need and want to do. so thank god for these devices. jess

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