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Just thought I would like to post this again as I think it would help quite a few folks who might not have seen it before:

I do quite a bit of studying on the chemical workings and nutritional needs of the heart and body and just thought this info might be helpful to some. This is taken from a book titled "Reverse Heart Desease Now" written by a "new cardiologist" named Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra:
"Every cardiologist should be interested in the following benefits of fish oil:
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Rewired Aussie is OK

Hi everyone

Just to let you know I spoke to kay this morning. She is Ok. So many have asked what happened to her. Her computer is in for repair and she has been busy with her wonderful family. So, hopefully we will see her back soon. I will keep in touch with her by phone and pass on any news or questions.

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Forgotten, birthday wishes,

Hello all.

This site isn't the same without letting you all know how appreciated you are, for your comments, help and contribution, regarding your experiences, and sharing with others.
So.... I will honor those whose birthdays have been left on the back burner, :( with this simple wish.

Happy belated Birthday Chris, aka heckboy, March 26
Happy belated Birthday Amy29, March 30
Happy belated Birthday Trish, April 8
Happy belated Birthday Paula, aka Pawg...

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÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷Mother's Day :-)÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷

Good day to all,

I would like to express my best wishes to all the women on this beautiful morning. Happy Mothers' Day to you each and everyone.

To former members, to all present members and to the new members coming on site everyday. To the Mother's whom actually have children and the Mother's of children yet to be born, to the Mothers' whom have found there children in ways which are unique and to the girls who will someday take care of the ones they love....... to the...

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Sidewise

Hello, I am a new entrant to the club having implanted a V V I R pacemaker just 10 days back. I welcome the advice of older & experienced members.
Out of curiosity, I would like to know which side of the chest is best suited for my kind of device. My doctor insisted it on my right side & implanted there. Though it has little significance for me now, I am just curious to know.

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Mom Song

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EP Study

Hello everyone! I haven't posted in quite sometime. I was wondering if anyone has an Electrophysiology Study since receiving their pacers? I have had 5 EP studies but they were all before my pacer. They said that they can do the study through the pacer. I have been having frequent PVC's and short runs of v-tach per my pacer and been passing out. 2 1/2 weeks ago I passed out while driving. They said they will still sedate me and put an IV in. My question is, is it still as painful as the going th...

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Another new update...

I finally met with another cardiologist. He said that he feels that if the medicine is not helping my only option to feel better at this point is a PM. I am scheduled for surgery next week and now my nerves are running on high octane. I am excited to feel better finally and have my energy back and I am also optimistic the surgery will go smoothly but still nervous
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hello again

also if there is any one who is my age message me!!! i wnat to hear your story!

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HELLO

hi im new to this! i am 15 and got a pacemaker 3 weeks ago today! this was because i recently went from 1st degree AV block to 3rd degree. is there any advice for a new pacemaker holder?? any thing is helpful! also if anyone had DR. Fish from vanderbilt so did i?
-Kelsie

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haha

after i got my pacemaker all the adults at my church wanted to know if there was a remote or a wayto turn it down at times.... this was funny to me!

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police work

i am a police officer and just had a PM placed 3 weeks ago. I now have low blood pressure that makes me light headed and dizzy sometimes and my vision sometimes gets a little blurry. My doctor said they can only blunt my symptoms but they will never really go away. I am unsure if I will be able to return to work. I am just windering if any other police officers have a PM and how it affects their job?

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recalled pacemakers and defibs

hello how many people on here have a bad pacemaker or defib on recall i had the 6949 medtronics with the bad wire has any one filed law suits about this issue i had mine removed since it did'nt work any way
i was just asking if any one has heard any thing from thier lawyers or medtronic about this
thanks

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Head and giddy spells

Well I am nearly four months after my PM. Energy slightly elevated but keep getting lightheaded also and this is very hard to explain, a feeling as though my head has a huge pressure, it only lasts seconds, but is worrying me slightly.

The lightheadedness is daily, I am on no medication, any suggestions please? Don't really want to try and explain this one in french to the doctor, could be there a very long time.

Thanks Jules

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About to take the plunge!

I am 78 years old and have been slowly recuperating from congestive heart failure in 2004. My cardiologist says I am now a candidate for a pacemaker - since my heart condition has improved considerably, but the rate fluctuates to as low 30 bpm at times. The procedure is scheduled for 5/16. Anyone have any suggestions or words of encouragement? Don

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What is it like?

When I got my pm it was just accepted in my family and those around me. Unfortunately when I fel so ill it just fell on deaf ears and I went though a very personal lonely time. My doc ignored the symptoms I was presenting with and it was all sorted out one morning in emergency. After that I changed my doc. I had been going to him for about 6 months when he asked me the question: "What is it like to have a pacemaker?" I was taken aback as no one had asked me. I could have hugged him. Is t...

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Hatton Weighing Scales Not To Be Used

Just a message for general information, and to ask whether anybody else has learnt of this.
A friend recently opurchased a new set of Hatton scales.They give your accurate weight and give a lot of other details, which are obtained by electric impulse.
They have a warning on them not to be used by persons with PM's

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Why can't I do that?

My husband is only home 2 days a month so I really live alone. I have had my pacemakermaker/defibular for 1 1/2 years. I HAD an above ground pool I really enjoyed....well my husband ripped it up and in the trash it went !!!!!!! He said what if that thing goes off then you drown or eletric shock being in water.....oh I just cried...I love to go yard sales..no you can getting in and out of the car so much..you could make it go off.I use to go to the casino once a month...no you can't the machines...

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DO IT YOURSELF EKG

Are you tired of trying to get information about your heart condition from your cardiologist? Well take a look at what's available on EBay.

PORTABLE HANDHELD ECG EKG HEART MONITOR, NEW - Item number: 130220551045

Get the optional USB cable for only $7 extra and it will download the data to your PC and the software which will diagnose the data and give you your condition. The optional software ($35) will include 13 extra different types of arrhythmias. Looks pretty darn...

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DEPENDENCY

ANY ONE THAT IS 100% DEPENDENT ON THERE PACEMAKER. I AM 58 YRS OLD AND HAVE BOTH THE PACEMAKER AND DIFIBULATER. MY FIRST ONE ONLY
LASTED 4YRS,AND MY SECOUND ONE WILL BE REPLACED NEXT WEEK,IT ONLY LASTED 4YRS,AND ONE MONTH

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