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medic alert jewellery

i was wondering if people have medic alert jewellery for their pacemaker?? im not sure whether i need one and what to write on it if i do get one

i would be happy if someone could write back
thankyou!

Kirsty

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When does it go away???!!!

I got me first PM on Dec 8,2008 (little over 3 weeks ago). The whole thing was a complete surprise to me. I went in for a physical, Dr. heard irregular heart beat, set me up for several tests, and BOOM...the evening before Thanksgiving, I'm told I need a pacemaker. They wanted me to go in that night !!!, but I put if off till after Thanksgiving. I was going 3 seconds without a heart beat. I am not sure what that means...I mean the danger of it, but the Dr. seemed quite concerned. The cardi...

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Happy New Year

A Very Happy New Year to all my friends.
So sorry I have not been in touch for a few months but I have looked in to see what has been happening!
A big hello and welcome to all the new members that have joined since my last post....Im sure you will all grow to love this site and make many friends.
Billie(blueaustralia) and I are planning our next get together soon.We had a long chat on the phone last night and giggled like a couple of teenagers.

A big hello to Frank,Pete...

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Happy New Year

I just want to wish all my fellow pacers a happy and healthy new year.

Another pacer birthday will be coming soon January 17th it will be three years. I know I would not be here with out my little buddy.

My hubby and I just had our 18th wedding anniversy on the 29th so as you can see life is good

Take care
Denise

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Dinner with Loopy Lou tomorrow!!!

I can't wait to meet her and her family!!!! We've been texting off and on since they got to FL. I don't think there's anything in Orlando they've missed, sounds like they're having a wonderful time! They will be in my neck of the woods tomorrow, can't wait!

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Fast heartrate

I received my PM the Monday before Thanksgiving. So far, so good. But I've noticed the last few days that anytime I get up to do something, such as cleaning or cooking, I can feel my heart start racing. So far it's only gone to about 100.

Is this common? Is there something that can be done or is this just the way it will be?

I was hoping to go back to work in a few weeks, but now I don't know if I will be able too. I don't go see the dr. until later this month. That...

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Happy New Year to All



Hi PM Pals

Just to wish you all the best for 2009. Good health, happiness, and fortune.


I have not posted for a while because Christmas, for me, is a very depessing time. I am looking forward to a good New Year.

It is 48 years ago on New Year's Eve that I met my then to be husband Brian. We have come a long way from a couple of scrap kids that everyone frowned on for getting married. So many highs and lows in a lifetime but good has to come ou...

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Happy New year to all my pacer friends.

I hope for all of us that 2009 will be better than 2008. I would say they can't get worse. BUT I won't because you know what will happen. So I will stop with BETTER. My wife and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary tonight the 31st of Dec. I just wanted everyone to know how much my metal friend means to me. Our anniversaries would have ended at 31 so I am a fan of technology. I also want to thank all of you for being there when I needed you. I consider everyone here at the pacemaker club as...

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Hiccups just wondering.

Well we had the question on itching this morning which by the way I still get after over 3 years just a minor aggravation. But can someone out in PM land explain to me why we get the hiccups that are truly unbelievable. I mean the ones I get go clear down to the toes. I can usually get rid of them just by changing positions. But even then sometimes they will keep going for awhile. Before the pace I rarely got hiccups but now they happen quite ofter. Just another aggravation but I would like to k...

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Happy Pacing New Year

Happy Pacing New Year ,
To all who come and look at this wonderful site.
x

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To Electric Frank

Would you please look under the 'Complications' forum? I have posted a message there that can explain more of what has been going on with me so you can understand why I am so antsy. I appreciate your comment on the others though. Thank you so much for your kind response.

Pacie

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A PM planted deep in the heart of Texas?

In response to Ann (Texas) Thank you for your beaut response and yes Texas is a long way from Tasmania but today's technology brings us close. I too hope you and family have a great 2009, We here have already passed into the new year and so far it seems OK. It's 14.45 on new years day here. Your message has made my year. Henry 2nd.

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happy and prosperous 2009

happy new year to all my friends at the site. i hope it is a better year than 2008 especially after august. anyway i hope the new leader obama and our new up and coming new leader in canada can help straighten this mess out. i hope it is better than they say not worse. i hope that people do not worry too much because it will kill you and your loved ones will be more alone. thanks for this great site blakea nd may others. jessie

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Thought for the new year

They told me "Cheer up, things could be worse". So I cheered up and sure enough..things got worse!

frank

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Franks Comment

Reference recent message by max titled "Frequency of pm checks" and Electric franks posted comment about my posted comment.
I was somewhat astonished to see such a uncalled for negative comment posted by ElectricFrank against my comment. His comment "Dont Knock the Reps" is ridiculous.
I never mentioned the word rep or reps once and quite clearly never implied the reps in anyway whatsoever. I was only negative about insurance companies who have failed to pay up in the past and have giv...

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Great news!

Hello to my fellow pacers! First, I would like to say that I have raised over $27 to support 2 specific congenital heart defect organizations: Saving Little Hearts (surgery care pakages) and It's My Heart (raising awareness and research funding). I have created a business (in my mind) called Stick It To CHD. Hopefully the Key Club will sponser my fundraisers. I sell products made of duct tape and magnet; hence the "stick it" to CHD. 80% of proceeds go towards the purchaser's choice chairity. Sec...

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Shocks

Hi all. I've been reading from the site for several months, but this is my first question....I got my ICD in June for a weak heart and fast heart rate...I have not gotten the "big" shock yet, but for the past few days, I've had 2-3 smaller shocks, like a rubberband snapping in my chest. Are these just to slow down my heart before being defibbed? I apologize for the simple language, but I'm still learning all of the terms....Thanks for any help. Happy New Year.

pacerpearl

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Happy New Year

Hello to everyone!!

We would just like to take this time to wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Peace and prosperity in 2009.

May all your troubles during the coming year be as short-lived as your New Year's resolutions.

Mr & Mrs Pookie



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anyone up for a chat

anyone want to chat for a while. ill wait if anyone interested.

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Meaning pacing at 48% last check?

How do you all know this will i be told at my next pm check?

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