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Pranks

Hi everyone!

I work at a hospital with kids and we were playing pranks on the nurses and parents and one of the kids had those fake pens that when you click it,it shocks you. I did it a couple times and didn't think twice about it until someone else said "Wow that hurts, better not let anyone with a pacemaker use it!" He didn't know I have one and I didn't say anything but I hadn't thought about that at all. Does anyone know if those shocking toys do anything bad? I've had my pacemake...

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My first check-up

Hi there everyone:
Hope that everyone here is doing fine. Seems like I had a couple of days that I don't feel as depressed as I was earlier.
Hope that it was from the shock of having my surgery.
Want to ask you another question. I am going to see my cardi. on friday, the 12th of Sept. which is a couple days away. Need some information. I know very little about how my device is set.
All I know is that one setting is at 120/130 whatever that means. Cardi said not to use my exce...

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Pericardial effusion

My daughter had her pace maker implanted this summer. Initially the surgery went well. It was afterwards that complications arose. She stayed one night in the ICU after her surgery. (she has other health issues) She was sent home the next day. She was in extreme pain, she is only 7 and didn't complain at all, but I had to help her walk and move. Took her back and she ended up having pneumonia and pericarditis. Poor thing. So she was re-admitted and spent another night. We went home the next day....

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POSTING PICTURES :p

Greetings everyone,
I would love to be able to put a name to all the wonderful pictures I see being posted. I am getting on in years and I know that I can seem a bit fussy, but I have no idea who "me" is or "me and.... my cousin.... dog..... cat... or nothing written at all. So please try to take some time to tell us a little about who you are... :-) I would love to be able to share how much I like your pictures and I am sure others would as well. :D
Thank you,
Pacergirl

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lap top pc

I work on a hp pavilion 4500 lap top pc . my tech says no but to Me it makes me feel funny like flutter does anyone else have problems.
Lenny

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hi

i have been travelling thru europe for 20 days, to-night we leave for home. it has been wonderful. i have never felt so free in my entire life. all of a sudden i just gave myself permission to be happy. can,t stop laughing here. we have seen 6 countries bionic and all. only one place wanted my card. it was inside the basilica in rome. i didn.t have it handy so they let me thru anyway. as a child i was responsible for taking care of my mother as she was always ill and i was the only girl amongst...

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Quality of life

I have been reading the posts today, not having been on my computer very much the past couple of weeks, generally just long enough to make some kind of comment, then off and generally back to laying down. Today has been a good day. I have been awake and have had some energy and so was also doing some reading of research stuff...

Has anyone wondered why it seems that the research that is reported regarding Quality Of Life say that people with PMs and/or ICDs have no loss or decline in...

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Quality of Life - My View

A lot of talk about “Quality of Life” so I had to throw my two cents worth in.

My P/M has really improved my “quality of life”! No question about it.

Before my implant I was so weak that just caring for myself was a chore and we won’t even talk about the syncope. Now I can again enjoy getting out and walking and enjoy my family too. Maybe the qualitys not to the point that it once was and most likely never will be, but improved – yes it is.

Life is what you ma...

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twiddling

OK WHAT IS THIS, HOW IS IT DONE AND WHY

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pookie...

Pookie, sitting in chat, waiting for any "usuals" to show up...


Don't forget, working out, so be in and out, so be patient.

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9/5/08 Pacemaker Recipient

I had been feeling a little tired for several weeks and out of breath when walking from car to store (prior to this could easily do 2 miles on treadmill). I did not pay a lot of attention to the symptoms, thinking was maybe allergies or who knows what. Finally went to family doc, did ekg, heart rate 35-40. He immediately faxed ekg to cardiologist and within 24 hours Pacemaker was installed. I keep saying THANK YOU THANK YOU AND FEEL SO BLESSED. Still a little tired, just got home yesterday...

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Feeling sad

Hi there:
I have had a miserable day. I feel soo sad & don't know why. It's 10 days post surgery. Been crying some . Has anyone else have this let down feeling. The Dr gave me a RX for something, but don't want to take any more than I already have so many I take now. For Heart etc. What does one do when one feels like this. Could you help me out. I just feel miserable.
Thanks for your support.
rayan

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To Electric Frank & Smitty.....

Hi Fellows: I have a question for you two experts! I've had my 2 lead PM since May '06. My ventricle paces 100% and the atrium 54% at last check. I'm due next month for a PM check. Recently when I check my BP, my HR is fast up to 108 on one occasion. This evening, for example, my HR was 101 one time, and when I rechecked it was 89. I have confirmed this with a Pulse Oximeter. I take atenolol (beta blocker) 50 mg daily and have permission to adjust the dosage if I feel the need so have be...

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###### IT"S A BIRTHDAY!! ######

A Birthday Wish, For Mimi, September 8, ( 1948 )

If the breeze holds a whisper of Birthday magic… …and your joy grows as freely as wildflowers in the sun… If your heart is forever smiling at how lucky you are… …then this wish for you has come true.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIMI !!!

~ Dominique ~

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Laughter :D

I agree with the Magster and others, that we could use much more laughter in our lives. It is good, it is healthy, it is fun! I personally try to laugh everyday. Most times I succeed! :D

Many of you know me and also know that there has been times in my life that I have not felt much like laughing. I try, but during those times I seek support from this site to help pull me through those tough times. I believe that is so very important, not just to me, but to everyone here. Most of us...

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THIS IS NOT A JOKE

No, this is not a joke but I am posting it here because of the way jokes go here. I am 14 and would like to say some of the adults here act more like kids than the kids here do. Everyone is offended by everything and frankly, it is annoying! If you want to know more, just read the post under this one in the Jokes forum. Quite shocking how a simple thing can get so out of hand... Oh yeah, would it hurt to simply ask what is meant by the post?! Please try to lighten up, I understand people come he...

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Hi,Pookie

Just wanted to say Hello
Lenny

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whidden'sreset

TraceyE you were right about some people needing a higher setting on their pm's. I'm finally feeling much better, alot more oxygen and energy since they changed my upper setting from 130 to 150, and shortened the response time. Thanks to all for the education!
janet

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"Shocking" Data on ICD Usage

Gee, I had totally come to terms with mine and now this...

http://tinyurl.com/6cr575

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To the person looking for a code (Afib)

Hi,

Awhile back someone was looking for the code used for Afib. I found it on the Wikipedia website under Afib. The ICD-9 (billing code) for Afib is 427.31 according to Wikipedia.

Hope that helps.

Janet

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Your favorite poem is “Ode to a Cardiac Node”.

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A pacemaker suddenly quitting is no more likely to happen than you are to be struck by lightening.