There is light at the end of the tunnel
With the wonderful support of so many on this site, I'm getting back to a normal life.
It was 95 days ago that “Sparky” came into my life, I am one of the lucky ones. I was in the hospital being monitored when my heart stopped gor 31 seconds ... 4 hours later “Sparky” arrived and has been my constant companion ever since.
I am thankful there were no complications and no infection ... but I am distressed by so many others who have had to fight through the infections.
So after two adjustments, the last one dropping the lower setting from 60 to 55, three 3 visits to the ER for being scared and a bout of anxiety and hyperinflation I'm doing much better.
Knowing that depression was setting in, seeking help from a psychologist, my GP who prescribed Zoloft, the unwavering support from my wife, family and friends, and of course, all of my new friends on pacemaker.com who I thank so much for your advice, support and knowing that in time the anxiety and depression will subside, I am OK now.
Since this past Thursday, each day has been better and today, just about back to the days and months before Sparky.
I am grateful to be alive and relieved that the anxiety and depression is on its way out. Will there be some tuff days ahead? I suppose so, but I will deal with them, and may ask for your help and guidance from time to time.
My wish for you all is good health, a long and happy life, and a quick and easy recovery anytime something unforseen may happen.
I wish there had been a book written that would have given us newbies a clue as to what to expect - perhaps a group effort to write one and self publish on Amazon? That would be very cool indeed!
Thank You !! Sincerely
Marty
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Great news!
by Ileen - 2017-08-28 12:15:30
So glad you are doing so much better !!It gives me hope that one day,I willi! Not pay attention to every,jump,click, skip in my chest!! I live wilh anxiety disorder, ( will not say suffer, it is possible to live with it)but,I love to hear it when people beat back the 'what is that"or "what if" demons. I will tell you a quick story.My husband had small heart attack,15 years ago ok, that saved his life. He undewent a five way bypass, then later 2 stents. He woke up ,said " Well, that was a surprise" He that day swore he would never worry about his heart, and was gonna live his life to the full!And he has! I have a pacemaker, I and afib, no heart disease like he had that they can find.I am amazed at his attitude! I am trying to get there!! He refused to become, worried, or a cardiac cripple. I try to like him! We should all strive for that!! God Bless!!ileen