9/5/08 Pacemaker Recipient

I had been feeling a little tired for several weeks and out of breath when walking from car to store (prior to this could easily do 2 miles on treadmill). I did not pay a lot of attention to the symptoms, thinking was maybe allergies or who knows what. Finally went to family doc, did ekg, heart rate 35-40. He immediately faxed ekg to cardiologist and within 24 hours Pacemaker was installed. I keep saying THANK YOU THANK YOU AND FEEL SO BLESSED. Still a little tired, just got home yesterday from hospital and of course incision sore (they glued me together, lol). Looking forward to healing and feeling better. Good luck to all

3 Comments

welcome!

by Tracey_E - 2008-09-09 07:09:57

You have a terrific attitude! That will go along way getting you back to good health.

Welcome to the club!

by admin - 2008-09-09 09:09:09

PeggyR,

I like you're attitude. A positive attitude with a little humour has helped me through the years.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them.

Blake

6 Days After

by PeggyR - 2008-09-11 08:09:51

Thank you for you welcomes!!! Gave birth to Pacemaker on 9/5/08; feeling stronger every day, was up too much yesterday (guess still need to get smart and go to Pacemaker 101 classes, heh) but feeling better than before (guess I didn't realize how bad I felt before). Day I got home from hosp (Sunday) started with eye infection so fighting that one with antibiotics and warm compresses. Going in for first checkup/clinic on 9/15 -- have steno pad with lots of questions.
Take care to all, remember "Always Blessings, Never Losses"

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I have a well tuned pacer. I hardly know I have it. I am 76 year old, hike and camp alone in the desert. I have more energy than I have had in a long time. The only problem is my wife wants to have a knob installed so she can turn the pacer down.