Grateful for Pacemaker Club and members

My mom got a PM in 2003, which was replaced with an ICD in Sept 2007. Less than a month later, I got my PM in Oct 2007. At the time, I thought of PMs as things older people with "heart trouble" got. Soon after getting my PM, I found this site, from which I have gained a wealth of infomation, emotional support, and new friends.

I have often come to this site when I was emotionally upset, sometimes using it as a sounding board for expressing my feelings. (This has been much cheaper than other forms of therapy!) Other times, in searching for answers, I have responded to a reply with another question, or even by looking up additional information and posting it for consideration. If I have offended others in doing this, I ask for your forgiveness.
I appreciate this site and those who take the time to respond. Alienating those whom I look to for support would be self-defeating; that has not been my intent.

Thanks,
Vonnie

3 Comments

vonniet

by jessie - 2009-06-02 07:06:00

don't be silly vonnie. sometimes we need this site for may reasons not all heart but it alll affects the heart.especially children. so you certainly have not offended me jessie

Life takes different directions

by Blueaustralia - 2009-06-03 08:06:57



Good to see you back. Members come and go I have not posted for a while and have lost contact with others leaving me with the same question: Have I upset someone? Our lives take different directions and things crop up and take up our time and the same happens to others. Remeber a true friend is one who is always there - like those in the pm club.

Also Grateful

by bgarza - 2009-06-03 11:06:45

Hello, I'm new to the site and it has been a wealth of information and support. I learn from the postings and have not been offended in any way. It's a great resource for me to express my feelings, concerns, and fears because sometimes my friends and family don't really understand. Sometimes, what I am feeling physically and emotionally will be posted and I don't feel so all alone and I learn from the responses. Please continue to post and share.

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