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I received my pacemaker on 12/11/08. I am in very good shape, run 1/2 & full marathons. Have SSS and needed PM. I am now trying to figure out how easy it is to mess up leads. Ist night had hand over head when I woke up. I am not one that sets very well either so I have been busy since PM was put in and I seem very tired, more so than before PM. Is this normal? Any idea how long you are tired? If a lead is moved, will it be anything very obvious? I am having a few muscle sensations "flu...

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New member

Hi

My name is Fuad. I'm from Malaysia and just had my PM implanted on 9th December 2008 for Bradycardia. Still new and trying to adjust life with PM. That why I joined this club to get an idea, answer and suggestion from all the senior who have been through this.

My firdt concern is does Belkin N1 wireless router affect the PM? I'm using it in my room to connect with other computer in the other room. Another question is does air compressor affect your PM? My hoppy is do...

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Chat

I will be in for a while, come say hi!

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MEETING UP IN FLORIDA!?

Hi guys - trust all is well with everyone? and all getting in the festive spirit!

Still wondering if anyone else wants to meet up in Florida when I come over!! I will be coming on Saturday (20th) for 3 weeks!!!!

If you are interested, please get in touch!!!

Chat soon!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxx

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cold weather blues

It is so coooold here in northern Indiana, single digits the last few days, wind blowing, gas prices rising, fish wont bite, freeze my hands off, pondering lifes little suprises, and walking around in a brain fog alot. Getting a little depressed and trying to get out of that feeling. This is the first time since my surgery in Aug of this year that I have felt depressed guess all this is setting in. Its such a bummer not having a job and I thought i would never say that, amazing how much you miss...

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Greetings to all...

I am a 61 yr old male who just found this group a couple of weeks ago, and I'm glad you are here! I got my device back in June of this year after collapsing in Ventricular Fib and nearly dying. Recently had it "tuned up" so it is working well now!
Unfortunately, I have other "medical issues" so I can not say I feel like a new man now. I am alive though, and that's a good thing!
It's good to know that I am not alone with this hunk of metal in my chest - I'm still not used to it being th...

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Chat

anyone up for a chat. I will be there for a few minutes. Bowlrbob

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I forgot to take my medicine

Oops,
Today should be interesting. I already feel heavy chested, and that has nothing to do with my bra size. LOL.
I'm wondering if I should leave work and drive the 30 miles home to take it. I just might have to. Just peachy!
I've never forgotten to take my meds before since the pacemaker was implanted. Do ya'll think I'll be alright just for today? Just wondering?

-Angelie

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Bracelet Recommendation

I just got a medical id bracelet from www.laurenshope.com. It is very pretty while still having an obvious medical id tag. It was received two days after ordering - even with priority shipping and the fact that it came from in state, I thought that was super fast. Just wanted to share my good experience.
AC

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My birthday

Today is my birthday and I'm shamelessly yelling it to everyone I see...Its a miracle,,,


HAPPY ,,HAPPY,, JOY ,,JOY !!!!!!!!

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Daughter is getting a pacemaker soon.

Daughter will be told this Monday that she is getting a pacemaker.
She is 16 and in Varsity Sports.
I know this is the best but what is the recovery time.
She is very healthy but just has a low heart rate of 40 now for 4 yrs and the meds are not working anymore.
I see two weeks and am hoping it is true.

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Jokes

Since most of us (I think) are 60 or above I thought you may find a smile or two in some of these. If you are not 60, this will give you a hint of what you have to look forward to.

Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?

A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you are done you will have a place to live
Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the Bible. Is that true? Where can it be found?

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Digitek

I'm taking .125mg of digitek once a day for PSVT. My cardio wanted me to take it after a holter monitor recorded 8 episodes of SVT within a few days. I did not feel those episodes and the heart rate was never over 138-that's the vt rate. I have since heard and read here on this forum that once you take digitek, you can't stop taking it. Why exactly is that? if the doctors would do an ablation, could I stop taking it then?--i'm also confused about the VT rate..is the VT rate equal to the atrial H...

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check this out----hilarious

Y'all need to go to

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com


Insert your photo and watch yourself dance.

Happy Holidays,
-Angelie

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Another Joke

A very elderly couple were sitting in their favorite chairs not saying much to one another when He very unenthusiastically asked her, "whatever happened to our sexual relations?" She replied in a monotone voice "I don't know. I don't even think we got a Christmas card from them this year."

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All I want for xmas is my heart 2 beat:O)

Hi guys,

I've been lurking on your site and it's finally time to join!...Don't worry..I won't ask any tampon questions (sigh)...Anyways..I have something way more vain to ask...I'm scheduled for SA node ablation on 12/18 w/ pm...besides the obvious, like surviving...how am I going to wash my hair since you can't raise your arm??...Yes I'm serious...I am 35 and live in sunny snobville where hair is more important than hearts...ALSO...anyone else that's gone thru this procedure, it woul...

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Just joined the club :)

Hi everyone,

I just had my pacemaker put in a week ago. I'm amazed how quickly I've been healing and feeling better. I didn't take anything more than Tylenol for pain, and that was only for a couple days. This all came up rather fast. I've had a complete heart block since I was born which gives me low blood pressure and a low heart rate, but I never had any troubles with it. I took a premed at the dentist because of it, and recently the standards for pre meds are changing, so I h...

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dward........thanks

Thanks so much for the advice on cartwheeling. I'm going to print it out and try it when I get home. I've never really had anyone show me how it's done. I think I understand it now. Yay!
Thanks as well to the others for your positive comments. I really wouldn't be where I am today without all of you. This site is wonderful.
<3
Angelie

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chat anyone

anyone want to talk. ill wait in room.

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I need to vent

Hi all im kinda of down a little or scared dont know which. Im feeling a quite a bit better since my surgery and pm/defib aug and sept. All of my dr visits have been kind of on the negitve side from cardio not bad just negitve, I go in to the last one all pumped up for this stem cell reasearch that i have found that i might be able to take part in, and i took all the paper work in for doc to make sure none of the tests i have to go thru are safe i mean as safe can be with pm and the surgery, and...

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You know you're wired when...

You name your daughter “Synchronicity”.

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I am just now 40 but have had these blackouts all my life. I am thrilled with the pacer and would do it all over again.