Most Recent Messages in General Posting

Thanks Blake!

Blake - Thank you for your question on Caffeine and getting us back on track taking care of cardiac problems! It is amazing the responses you received and some of the foods/beverages containing caffeine. I would never have dreamed of BBQ sauce! Since my hubby has been so ill with emphysema he has developed atrial fib and his heart rate shoots up to 130-140 unexpectedly. I'm thinking we need to be paying more attention to his food and beverage intake! He quit coffee and tea but does drink ot...

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Suze

You said:

"And if we're having a bad day, don't take it out on other members. I personally take it out on my husband as God intended..LOL... (he is reading over my shoulder and says I am speaking the truth)."

And I almost fell out my chair laughing! Thanks for the grin. I'm sure my husband would totally agree with yours. :-)

Theresa

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pacemaker causing heart failure?

I am a 33yr old female with 3rd degree heart block, happily married, 2 children and a 6yr old pacemaker. Recently, (Nov. and Jan.) phone checks have made my heart race around 150 beats a minute. The first on lasted about 15 min. and the second on was for an hour and a half and an ER visit. Both converted on their own. I had an echo done right after the conversion. Last week, my doctor visit was a shock. EP said that my heart was functioning at 35%. My only options are drugs or an "up-gra...

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########## HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ##########

To Danielle ( Elleinad23 ) 29 years old today!

You're 29 today!
Happy Birthday, happy wishes
Happy hugs and happy kisses
Happy candles all aglow
Happy thoughts from all you know
And a happy heart the whole year through
That's my Birthday wish for you
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

Have a great day, and a good year; because you do know what next year is for you?......... A NEW DECADE !!! LOL !
Have fun!

~ Dominique ~

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thanks to all

Two months ago tomorrow I was diagnosed in the ER after passing out two day before with complete heart block - pulse was 20. I received my pm on emergency basis.

I live alone - well with three Golden Retrievers!! When I came home from the hospital I was scared, hurting and depressed. I think most of you can relate. Five days before I thought I was in very good health and now I am two days after Thanksgiving depending on a "thing" assembled by someone I don't even know to keep my...

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Cary-58

I have not been a member for long, but I do remember all the very helpful & caring messages you have sent. Please don't make the decision of dropping out at this time. There are too many of us that are helped by your thoughtful messages. Thanks aldeer I have always thought of our club as a very kind, caring, & helpful group where no question is a dumb question.

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Lets keep happy!!!

I dont know what all the problem is about and dont want to know, I love coming to this site and feel that every one is a friend.
Please dont let little things upset what Blake has created for us.He has done a marvelous job of putting this site together and we should all stick together and keep it the nice happy site that it has always been.
I personally have got so much help.and I know that most peole belonging to the PM club could not survive with out it.When we first get our pacemak...

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HI

Hi PM Pals

It is a lovely sunny day here in Tasmania. My dog is happy and Brian's eye condition seems to be improving, my depression is lifting. We all have so much to cope with. When you recieve a PM it is such a shock. It is like you are clutching at straws for confidence and support. Let us all support and love one another. It would be a very boring world if we were all alike - like clones. This site is my lifeline to the world. I log on twice a day. I am so thankful to Bl...

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Scared

Hi

I have just had a pacemaker fitted four days ago. I am 56 and had a resting pulse rate of 30 at night. The cardiologist thought that this would make my life better. The pacemaker was set at 60 b.p.m. resting.

I cannot get use to my heart being fast and this has made me very anxious.

Anyone else out there feel the same

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A couple questions!

Hi y'all hope that all of you are doing well. I am so behind on keeping up on writing any comments to all of you. To all the knew pacers that have recently joined welcome to this club filled with loving people here to help you on your knew journey with having a pacemaker.

My questions are over board but I will only ask a couple in hopes that somebody can give me a answer to settle my nerves.
I am still in search of a health insurance company that will give me insurance I s...

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Oh my goodness!

I was off line for a few days, and I was also dismayed at yet another problem going on. I read posts for a long time before joining the club to get information about my pacemaker. I had some unique problems and I was looking for information. Honestly, I hesitated to join, because at the time it seemed like there were a few "popular" members who used this forum to carry on some personal issues that had very little to do with the intent the club was based on. This should not be a chat line for the...

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Messages?

Considering how "upset" Elisa apparently is....

I would like to actually "see" the nasty messages. I am a skeptic and I think way too much attention has been placed on something that no one but Elisa has seen. Messages/words can be interpreted in many ways. Maybe Elisa didn't understand the meaning?

All I said was (in open discussion) was that I was not on board with her idea. Also that I would agree to disagree. Where is the problem?

I have never sent he...

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opinions

Please lets not get like that other site inplantable.com that is dominated by about 6 people who are very liberal politically and then they start a political discussion and if you dare to post an opposing opinion that gang up and do a real smear job on you

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Dry air shock

It's dry and cold here and tonight I got a big shock when I touched the fireplace. Anyone know if that can cause damage to my PM?

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TV Receivers

Can the remote TV device that operates on radio waves to change tv channels effect your pacemaker? My tv receiver is a dual unit to operate two tv's. Any information is appreciated.

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Jack

I regret so deeply that I did not log into this group while Jack was going through his difficulties. I know now that he was not alone and not to believe doctors that tell you "everything is fine...it takes adjusting" I blame myself for not being more determined to get to the bottom of Jack's problems. If only I had you guys to talk to..... your discussions would have given me the courage to demand answers and actions. God bless one and all. Jack's wife

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Pacenaker

On Aug. 21 a pacemaker was installed.I may be a little ahrad of myself.i retired in 1990 from the Foxboro Co.On a visit to my Dr I was diag. with cad.About 2000 I was going to Walmart when I had an accident and was informed that I was experiencing a heart attack.Rushed ny amb.to B and W Deaconess where two srents were installed,All was well for a few years.Then started having symtoms a tia but was ruled out.The problems persisted and the signals were getting closer when during a retuine exam at...

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Billie are you still around?

Hi Billie,
Just missed you in chat.Ill go back again and see if I can catch you!! Its 11pm and a very warm night.
Seeya -Kay

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18 to 24 months!


Hello everyone, I have had a Cardiologist checkup today. It appears that I have 18 to 24 months left on this pacer.....

The Doc looked a little sad as he shared this news with me. I thought uhmmmmm.... well my day has not gone as I had hope. Really feeling sad. uhmmmm So I smiled at the doc (he is sort of cute) and said "YOO HOO!" That's great news! He look a bit bewildered! I laughed and said. "Well at least I have another 2 years on this model." Maybe the new one will...

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Want to chat

Hey jessie want to chat?

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You know you're wired when...

Friends call you the bionic man.

Member Quotes

As for my pacemaker (almost 7 years old) I like to think of it in the terms of the old Timex commercial - takes a licking and keeps on ticking.