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NEW PACEMAKER USER

Hello, I had a pacemaker put in on the 13th. I have TONS of questions but right now I need to know something that is scaring me. I *think* my doctor set my limit for 65. My pulse just registered 64. Does that mean the pacemaker isn't working?? Someone please answer. I'm scared.
Thank you.
Victoria
victoriab7@sbcglobal.net

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Any street cops out there?

Going back out on the street tomorrow finally after almost 4 months after triple bypass in June and ICD last month. Could of retired but only at 50% and there aint a whole lotta jobs out there right now to make up the difference. Plus I dont feel like retiring just yet. Anybody else out there workin the streets after an ICD?

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Halloween!

Hi, this year I think my costume is simply going to be my usual nurses scrubs with a little twist.... a bit of an electrical cord hanging down from underneath my top! ha ha... easy and effective. Plus... some nutter is going to believe it is how I recharge my pacemaker! ha haaa That's when I get to laugh at them!

How about anyone else???? Idea/suggestions for a ICD/PM Halloween costume?... I'm sure everyone would like to hear your crazy ideas!

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Over the hump

I walked a mile today for the first time since having my electrical storm back in 2006. Other than feeling dizzy when I got off the tread mill, I felt a sense of satisfaction I can't begin to explain. I came home, ate lunch and took a nap. I was pretty sore after my nap but my mind set. ...the hurt felt good. Fighting to get my ICD taken out though an uphill fight was the best choice I could have made for me.

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When

Support team,

My Dr. stated I could not raise my arm for two weeks and that I needed to take a bath. The bandages are still on, when does the lump go away and when can I take a shower without any worries.

Coach D

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FLORIDA HOLIDAY/ Travel Insurance

Thanks for your replies!

I have just booked with Karma Insurance.com and they were very reasonable!

Ok, as some of you know, I am going to Florida for Christmas and New Year ..... I am already meeting up with Tracey E and family and soooo looking forward to it..... and just wanting to know if there are any other people who would like to meet up...... I am willing to travel within Florida!! to meet up!!!

Ok, you all take care and chat soon!

Love &...

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TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR GERRY THE PACEMAKER!

Help! can anyone recommend a good insurance company for my forthcoming holiday to Florida for 3 weeks..... that is not too expensive?

So far I am being quoted around £400 because of Gerry the Pacemaker!! eeeek!

Any advice please throw my way! Thank you very much!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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I think I'm going to give in and go to the hospital

I am just so tired. I am beside myself. My shoulders are right at my ears.....breathing. I can't stand it anymore.

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Tatoos?

Had an ICD put in last month, want to get a tatoo referring to the ICD, not sure what yet. Anybody have any suggestions?

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Funnies

HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOU'RE GROWING OLDER
Everything hurts , and what doesn't hurt, doesn't work anyway.
The gleam in your eyes is from the sun hitting your bifocals.
You feel like you really hung one one the night before, and you were in bed asleep by eight.
You get winded playing chess.
Your children begin to look middle-aged.
You join a health club and don't go.
You begin to outlive enthusiasm.
Your mind makes contracts your body can't meet.
Yo...

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Back Again

Last week I posted a message about my Dr. not wanting to see me for 3 months...knowing that I was having issues.
Well, yesterday I was having bouts of tachy all day and I felt horrible. I called the Dr. and he told me to go to the ER...I'm sure it's because he didn't want to deal with me and thought that everything was fine.
So, I went to the ER and they did the ususal work up. I would be lying in the bed and all of the sudden my rate would shoot up from 60 to 130. They put a call in...

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I don't if I'll make my 5k deadline

Now I have mild pneumonia. Jeez, will it ever end. My luck is just as bad as those around me. Last week my friend's truck got stolen, and then his other truck spontaneously combusted last Sunday at approximately the same time that my husband fell off of his motorcyle at crushed his ankle.
Men.........I swear!
And now I'm sick, not feeling too smurfy, playing nurse while at the same time trying to train for a 5k in December with pneumonia, a partially collapsed lung, and a recently imp...

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A BIG HUG FOR CABG PATCH....!

Sending you a big hug from Poole Uk!

Hope you feel better soon!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Meeting the criterial for a pacemaker

July 2007 I experienced my first pre-syncopal event, which landed me in the hospital. Since then, I now live with a resting heart rate, while awake, in the 40 to 50’sitting and high 50’s to low 60’s standing. I have been experiencing profound lightheadedness for over a year. I would like to emphasize there is nothing athletic about me. The lightheadedness has been disabling and I have been unable to work or finish grad school.

Now, my family doc wants to “try” a PM sense nothing el...

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not up to par

I had my pacemaker inserted in June and after 4 weeks started to feel real good...after being tested it was noted that I was pacing 85% of the time....In the last 2 weeks, I have not been feeling right....have bouts of dizziness and noticed when I had my heart rate monitor on that when sitting and watching tv, my hr did go down to 56...my pm is set with the low of 60. I am feeling tired and depleted...anyone have any feedback....vtlaney

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Fast Heart Rate Episodes

Yesterday I had an 8hr episode with a fast heart rate @120bpm. While the rate eventually became normal @60bpm (my PM is set at 60bpm), my heart feels "sore". I'm thinking it is muscle soreness maybe? Just wondering if anyone has experienced something similar after bouts with a high heart rate.

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chat anyone

anyone want to talk

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sweating

As anyone experienced increased sweating after pacemaker implant? Before my pacer implant, I would sweat but not that much. I usually stay on the cold side and when I warmed up it felt nice. I live in South Georgia.
Now when I exercise on the treadmill sweat pours out of me like a Saturday Night Live skit.
Just wondering....it almost seems like my circulation has improved since PacMan was installed.

Angelie

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swollen ankles

hi guys ive had my pm for 3 months and i had a ablation 3 weeks ago since then i have had swollen ankles. i have never suffered with this problem before and i am just wondering if anyone else has suffered the same thing after an ablation . i wondered as my heart use to go really fast 150bpm now iam 100% dependant on my pm and its set at 80 wether iam getting enough circulation to my legs.. as long as its still going in the other direction to my brain i suppose i shouldnt worry lol i just...

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To Barbara from Colac

Hi

If you want to get in touch with me you an do so at


nongrata@tasmail.com

I would love to make contact with you. Perhaps someone on the site can help you regarding setting up personal message it is on the top of the righthand fo the page. I have forgotten how I started mine. By the way tasmail is closing down at the end off this month so this email address will disappear into cyberspace. Hoping to hear from you soon then I will send you my new email a...

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I had a pacemaker since 2002 and ever since then my life has been a total blessing.