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Terms of Use

Hi folks,
It has come to me that maybe it is time to review the terms of use.... this is how it reads.

Copied from the Terms of Use which all of us have agreed to.
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You agree that all information or data of any kind, whether text, software, code, music or sound, photographs or graphics, video or other materials ("Content"), publicly or privately provided, shall be the sole responsibility of the person providing the Content. Pacemaker Club nor its owners sh...

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The Award Ceremony......

For those of you who were at the Award Ceremony the other night.... please read on.....
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As some of you may have noticed..... I disappeared halfway through the evening...... right after the bit where Tracey had that ... um ... situation with Debbies' ice-cream and Keith Urban....... Well, George Clooney's bow-tie came undone and I offered to go and help him with it.... snigger snigger!! and we ended up in the Lobby.... and... erm.... well, I had to che...

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Newbie

Hi All. I go for a pacemaker on 2/10 and stumbled on this club while surfing the net. I have no idea what to expect. Can someone enlighten?

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Dual Chamber Pacemaker for Neurocardigenic Syncopy

Hi! I just got a pacemaker implanted on Jan. 14th 2009 so I am new to all this stuff. I was diagnosed 4yrs ago with Neurocardigenic Syncopy by a tilt table test which showed when I pass out my heart rate drops drastically and stops for about 20 seconds. They had me on Prozac for this for 4 yrs and it worked perfectly till Feb 2008. I use to get lightheaded and dizzy just by turning my head, pass out from hitting my elbow, after sex was a big one. After one of my last pass outs towards the end of...

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Post op 8 weeks and finally starting to feel like my old self....

I never thought this day would come.....I should have known it would be when you are in the midst of the pain it is sometimes hard to see the light.

It has been a rocky road, but I honestly must say that as of the middle of lasr week things have changed. It's like a light bulb has gone on.

On January 20th I finally took myself into the ER as I was still experiencing considerable amount of pain..the strange thing I thought at least was that it was always in the same spot....

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Scar tissue & Pain

Hey everyone!
Had my PM put in on 12/17/08 and all has been well. Just a quickie question though....

In the past 2 or 3 weeks I been getting sharp pains in the tissue around the device. Sometimes it almost feels like something is tearing. Someone told me that it's just because the scar tissue is forming and that these sudden sharp pains will subside. It can happen at any time (even just sitting here with my laptop), but I can be certain it will happen when I turn over in bed.

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Questions and more questions

Doctor wants to put in PM. I was told on Feb. 4 2009 my cardiologist wants me to get a PM implanted. This all began not because of symptoms, I have no physical problems, but because of family history. I had a nuclear stress test to check for blockages, not conclusive pictures. They did find that I had a Left Bundle Branch Blockage. A delay of 160 milliseconds. A heart catheterization, no stents inserted or major blockages. An echo gram that shows a low ejection factor. Still no phisiological sig...

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Sharp Pain

I have had my pacemaker for a little over a year now. I am pacemaker dependant after having a complete sinus node ablation in November.

Every now and then I can feel a little thump in my chest caused by my pacemaker. It is where the atrial lead connects to my heart.

Well, today I started having sharp pain in the exact same area where I feel those little thumps. Normally I feel the thumping a few times a day, it doesn't ever hurt, it just catches my attention. But now, I am...

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Frustration!

I hope you all will forgive me... but I am so darn frustrated!

I think my PM is working overtime from the high demand. Thank goodness I don't have to climb the stairs as well!

I have been trying to install a new printer and I'm about to go bonkers! It just won't work, the Mac can't see the printer, the wireless is not recognizing the router and I am frustrated. I am ready to call it quits and pack it up and take it back!

Just needed to whine for a minute. I th...

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Jamie, you ok?

Thinking about you! I hope your surgery went smoothly yesterday.

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Pacie Awards

Our awards will be announced tonight! If you have any last minute nominations, the judges are still accepting bribes. Er, I mean, suggestions.

Loopy, get busy dusting, girl!!! Those statues need to be sparkly by tonight. I didn't want you overwhelmed with all that work by yourself so I arranged a little help for you
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Question for the ladies...

Hello ladies!

Okay here is a good question for ya. I am a 27 year old with LQTS and an ICD. Also a mother of two. After having my second child I lost a good bit of weight (weigh about 105 pounds). I have always had small breasts and thought often about having breast augmentation. The thought has been going through my mind more and more now that I see my ICD actually sticks out of my chest further than my breast. Here is my question to you. Does anyone have any information or heard any...

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and the winners are...

Did anyone else trip over the porta potties trying to get down the red carpet? Sheesh, but we sure are set! I think we can all break at the same time with no lines. Good job, Angelie! *peering out into the audience* Wow, we've got quite a crowd here! Lots of red in support of The Heart Association.

Patch, you WILL move that bow tie before you come up here to get any awards!!! This is a family show.

Louise, Hot Mama!!!! You look mah-vah-lous in those heels.

Bel...

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Re message Pacergirl.My Friends.

I would just like to say such a big thank you all for your love wishes an concern you realy have no idea what this means to me after feeling unwel for so long ..,.thing are slowely looking up you will know when I am on my feet when I arrive at Chrissies house...... for a Sunday roast..... and none of this is one I cooked last week straight out the oven pleasexx

But to get back to all you lovely people thank you once again. I will catch up with you all very soon I promise... just have...

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Pacer Oscar Awards

I am so excited about this evenings forthcoming event.

I have my best dress out, cleaned my very very high heels, had my hair done.

The red carpet is looking good, Keith and George both been helping me!! The Oscars are gleaming.....

Oh! and wearing my best red.....!!!!!! for the Heart Foundation you understand??!!!

xxxx

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Stress....is what causes us problems

This is long but one of the best I have read.

STRESS

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.

The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.
"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my righ t ar...

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Stairs and how the beat goes on...

Hi guys,
Well, I have been poked, stuck and scanned. After I explained my what was happening the doc ordered some blood work, a CT scan and patted me on the shoulder. He checked my body pulses... all was good. No problems there. I will know what the CT scan shows in a day or two. He did explain what they were looking for and he really does not believe it is my heart. As soon as I know what the problem is I will be glad to share with you all. Thank you so much for your well wishes and concer...

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CABG !!!!! Thank you!!!

To our dear friend - PLEASE PLEASE write a book!!!!!!!!!!

BLAKE! please can we keep all Cabg's fun postings to share with newbies? They always cheer me up and am sure they will do the same for others!!!!!

I have had a dreadful day today!!! Ok, not that bad but frustrating - nothing to do with George Clooney cancelling our lunch date... but............ after my volunteer work at the hospital I drove out of the car-park ..... and.... my car started making this crazy no...

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Couple questions.......

Question one:
Pretty sure I'm the lone ranger out here on this one, but I'd thought it was worth a shot. Is there anyone out there in pacemaker land that plays violin? I'm practicing for an uncoming performance, and am having some issues. This is the first time I've actually played for long periods of time since my pacer implant. It'd be comforting to know that I'm not the only one out there, plus I've got some issues arising from playing that I've never had to deal with before until now. T...

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Has anyone heard from Debbie?

I don't find anything recent from Debbie (Dairyprincess). Does anyone know what she found out?

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You know you're wired when...

The dog’s invisible fence prevents you from leaving the backyard.

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