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Just returned from doctor's check-up

33 year old, 2 months post implant, and my EP doc can't believe the results. He says he's going to use me as his Pacemaker Poster Child, because everyone always thinks that pacemakers are so awful. I guess he considers me as a living example that they are not. I'm glad he thinks of me that way. Hee, hee.
I could not have achieved this "poster child" status without the help and support of this site.
My doctor is also admiring his handiwork as my scar is only 1 inch long. I told him that...

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High Blood Pressure

Hi everyone! I have a quick question. Since receiving your pm has anyone experienced high blood pressure? My BP was always low 94/64 ish, since pm its running 160/89 up to 183/98. I started exercising about 1 1/2 months ago, walking 1-2 miles and doing various workouts on the gym machines. I don't take any prescription meds. However i do take calcium w/d, B complex and estroven. Any insight would be appreciated. I have a drs appt Oct 7 with the pm tech so i'm keeping a log to show him. Th...

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An apple a day.....

I enjoyed the postings about the cute doctors, my grandson (6 yeasr old) told me this, I had never heard it before so I wanted to share it. It works for both guys and gals.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but if the doctor is cute, forget the fruit".

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Denver looks nice

Hi Pacer Chicks and Guys.... Just keeping in touch... I am in Denver Colorado now... it has been a beautiful late afternoon flying... the sun should just be going down as we leave for San Francisco in about an hour. I have developed a pain in my neck and would love to have a nice massage, but I don't see any big strong guys around.... darn the luck!
Getting searched proved to be quiet the experience. I am quite used to it, but when they get to the tushie.... I always laugh out loud as I am...

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Randomness...

Hey guys, it's me again. Ok, I have a few things for this post. First of all, I love the nickname ladies with pacers have... PACER CHICKS! I like to think of myself as one. :) Second, I heard that when you sneeze, all your bodily functions stop. Then I thought that if this was true, then ICDs may go off. THEN I thought that it was only like a spit second so maybe not. Last, I was thinking that Dick Cheney should join and be put on the Famous Member forum. LOL! K, that's enough rambling for now.....

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PACER CHICKS AND THINGS THAT GO 'CHAT' IN THE NIGHT!!!

After having a few days of feeling a bit...... eryukkk! I decided to go into chat last night.... normally I am the one who warbles the song.... " All by myself - dont wanna be All by myself... la la la " you know the song - Celine had a go at bashing it out a few years back! (I can't sing a note - hence the empty chat room!!).

Anyway I was thrilled to chat with the Usual Suspects plus a new girlie Alice G - who was feeling a bit nervous about going to the hospital today - we had a...

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Wanted: Firefighters with pacemakers!

Hello! I am a Firefighter who just got a pacemaker and my cardiologist wanted me to see if he could contact any other Firefighters out there who have pacemakers and have been cleared for full duty. He is trying to get support in showing that other firefighters out there have had pacemakers and are back to work, unfortunatly he does not know of any other firefighters other than I. All he wants to know if what kind of pacemaker you have and he wants to hear from you that you are back to work for f...

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Forgetfullness

Is that at word???? he he.... Here's my problem.... I seem to be either stressed about my flight today or I am loosing the plot as Peter.N likes to say.

Here is what happened....
I have always been so very careful with a beautiful bracelet that my sister gave to me a few years ago. I always return it to it's resting place when I am not wearing it. Today, as I am packing for my trip to Calif. to see my 2 brothers and 2 sisters I can't find the bracelet! It is not where I thou...

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Depression

Hi all, yes it is the forgetful one. he he....

I have to agree with many of the previous comments about everyone reacting differently about depression. Many personality types can handle the problems of life in a positive way. I myself usually can stay pretty positive. BUT there have been times in my life when I reached such a level of despair that I could hardly get out of bed without some loving inspiration from my loved ones.

So as I like to say....As the Beatles used t...

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CABG PATCH AND TRACEY.E

To my dear Pacer Chicks.... thank you so much for your emails regarding America!!!

In fact I ignored Zombie's rant and put it down to the meds he may be on......!!!

You two gals are so passionate about your country and I admire you for that....

As regards to my Florida adventure.... I am coming on 20th December until 10th January and my family and I are so looking forward to it!!!!

I will chat with you later - thanks for your support!!

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Feeling low and tired today!

Hey guys - hope you are all ok.

Since last night, not been feeling to great (PM inserted 24 July 08).

I feel slightly light-headed and very tired, and heavy limbs (almost like flu-like symptoms) also the feeling you get when you havent eated - and you need sugar badly!!! ..... aware of pulse rate - (Gerry my PM chugging along around 80). I am seeing pacing tech guy tomorrow -(not sure what he can do?) but wondered if I could please get some advice from you lovely peo...

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pookie

come back to chat okay? jess

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Feeling Blue

Okay, I gotta spill my guts....I'm feeling blue and really really low. What's with that? Must be the weather? My pacemaker is working well, I don't feel it at all, so it can't be that as I haven't had problems with it for like 2 years now.

No new meds. Family life perfect. But recently diagnosed with Colitis and have lost 38 pounds. I am now 117 pounds which is considered underweight as I'm 5 feet 6.5 inches tall...so perhaps thats whats getting me down. I dunno. Just thought...

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Bundle Branch Block

Hi everyone, here I go again researching stuff. I found this article very interesting and informative, hope you do too.

BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK (BBB)

BBB is a condition in which there's a delay or obstruction along the pathway that electrical impulses travel to make your heart beat.

Injury or damage to the heart muscle or blockage of a blood vessel in your heart can slow or block the electrical impulses that make your heart beat. Even though interference with the i...

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Truck Driving and Pacemaker

Can you be a truck driver if you have a pacemaker? I know that people with type 2 diabetis can't. Anyone knows if people with pacemaker are not allowed to drive Trucks???

Thank you,

belle

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Truck Driving and Pacemaker

Can you be a truck driver if you have a pacemaker? I know that people with type 2 diabetis can't. Anyone knows if people with pacemaker are not allowed to drive Trucks???

Thank you,

belle

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dumb question

i know your going to think iam stupid but could someone please tell me why on members online are some names in red and some in black i only joined a few days ago and iam not sure about things thank you

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Feeling like heart stopped......

Did anybody w/PM feel like their heart stopped and then received like a shock and it started back up again? Let me explain. Last night my chest muscle started to twitch and it lasted for about 3 hours but only happened when I was sitting. (HR drops below 60 when I sit--PM set at 60) I was reading and I, well I think I spaced out a little, it felt like my heart stopped and then all of a sudden I felt a shock and I jumped. The twitching stopped and things have been fine since. I called the d...

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weird

Just come back from hols. No trouble with flight, great. Palps behaved and felt good.

One question please, has anyone experienced a weird sensation whilst dozing. Suddenly waking with a gasp, as though you cannot breath. Doesn't last long, but scarey. Any ideas please. Has happened couple of times

ACTUALLY believe it or not making friends with pacemaker.

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THANKS GUYS/PACER CHICKS XX

Thanks for your comments!

and yes, think we should all meet up in Florida! xxxx

Anyway - just thought, something you said about infection......... I am currently taking amoxicylin for a tooth infection !!! forgot to mention this. Mind you, apart from this 5 day course, I don't take any other meds! Quite lucky really - but my eyes are stinging whilst typing this as I am so tired!!! Need George Clooney to pop over and give me a nice neck massage!!!! sorry - couldnt hel...

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You know you're wired when...

Your old device becomes a paper weight for your desk.

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At age 20, I will be getting a pacemaker in few weeks along with an SA node ablation. This opportunity may change a five year prognosis into a normal life span! I look forward to being a little old lady with a wicked cane!