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Disney Here I Come!

My family and I are heading to Orlando, Florida. We are driving to Portland, Maine on Wednesday afternoon to catch our flight Thursday morning. The drive is about five hours, but the airfare savings is worth it, especially for a family of four.

I plan to go on every ride my eight and eleven year old sons want to experience. I hope my heart and pacemaker can take the excitement!

We are staying for eight night nights and plan to visit Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdo...

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Pocket re-do

I am not sure if my message posted so I am re-sending it. I got my first pacer Nov. 2001, a medtronic. I don't recall any problems and I enjoyed life with a better heart rythm. I got my replacement Nov. 2008, a Boston scientific. I have had so much pain that has gone into my shoulder, left chest, arm and up the side of my neck. I was treated by a neurologist and physical therapy with some success. I STILL have so much pain around the pacer. My pacer doc. has told me the pacer is working fine and...

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Still hurting NO MORE

My PC is gone my left arm no longer hurts, I can turn over in bed
with out pain very bad pain,
The Dr.who took out PC says I have Tachy / Brady snydrome afib.
My body was rejecting the PC. So life go on.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.
Betty

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ICD download

anyone know where I can get a zip drive full of ICD information decoded?

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New implant on 2/19/10

It's great to find a site for discussion of what it's like to have a pacemaker and what to expect. When I was in the hospital last Friday I got info from the nurses, but it's so much better to "talk" to people who have gone through this. I am 69 year old woman who has been short of breath and had "fluttering" of heart, for almost 3 years. Went through LOTS of testing, and finally, after wearing a holter monitor for 3 weeks, the Drs. decided on the pacemaker. I'm still feeling some fluttering...

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vacation

ok pacemaker members who has had to get on the air plane what do i do show my id before i get to the loading area or as soon as i get to the medal ditectore thingy. need some feed back planning a trip to mexico with husband an some friends. This is a much needed vacation as 2009 has been one crazy year. thanks Patsy

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Kudos To Blake ~ ~

Just wanted to remind everyone February 2010 is the tenth anniversary of this PM Club. Blake started this wonderful website, has "nourished it" for ten years and it is still growing & strong with over 10,500 members!

THANK YOU BLAKE for all your hard work. This website is very educational, informative and has positive "vibes", things going on.

Let's keep the GRATITUDES going with our loving, caring and concerns for all our fellow PM Club friends. This PM Club has helpe...

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I gotta have a new PM

Hello all,

Just got back from my Pacemaker appointment (have been going every 3 months), and they've decided I need a new Pacemaker. I feel really low, a bit weepy - not sure why as I knew this would happen sooner or later! I had an awful experience when they implanted the first one (9 years ago), it took a lot longer than anticipated (3.5 hours), and I could feel/hear/see everything and kept having to ask for more anaesthetic! I'm getting married in 10 weeks, and I wish I could just...

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Struggling

So Im new to the whole idea of ICD's PM's and Defibs, I am 25 and i had an ICD implanted on 1/01/10, and its been a difficult transition for me, first just coming to grips with the fact that i went into cardiac arrest at work and was given CPR from some of my coworkers, and i actually past and was gone for 6 minutes and was brought back, thank god i don't remember anything but it makes it hard to go about my normal activities without thinking about it all the time. Also my cardio put my icd at t...

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Slowly Getting Better

Hello. I'm recovering from the epicardial lead placement Feb. 11th. It has been a slow, slow process with some ups and downs. I ended up in the ER Friday night with horrible chest pain. The drs. checked out my heart and pacemaker right away and did lots of blood work, everthing was great. They decided it was sort of an accumulated side effect of the darvacet, stomach acid and chest pain from three recent surgeries all stacked together. They gave me a muscle relaxant, and a non-narcotic pai...

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NO PIECE OF CAKE

Hello! I'm new to this whole situation.First let me say I'm glad that so many have posted info regarding their experience. My PM was placed on 2/11/10. I went in with a great attitude even though my past surgeries have been eventful and not easy. I have fibro and many drug allergies/sensitivities. First the nurse went thru the vein wall when placing the IV. I was in surgery and although I had been given the sedation I was very aware of the local injections - they did hurt. I did feel the placeme...

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Shocks

Well im getting shocked again and im going to have to go back to the cardiologist again. They say that third time is a charm well whats to be said about the fifth? LOL. I called my cardio and he wants it adjusted before surgery tomorrow so they trying to squeeze me in today or in morning. I hope today because in the morning thAt would be crazy.

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Bandages

Hope this message finds everyone well this week. My wishes go out to all in the hospital recuperating and those dealing with any complications. Healing prayers from my HEART to yours.

But now I have a simple question. I had my pacemaker implant surgery on Feb 4th. How long does it take for the bandage covering the incision to come off. It has just started slowly to lift up and since I was told to keep it dry, I can't wait to jump in that shower. I have my first checkup appointment on...

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T-shirts

Paul had a great idea! He went on to zazzle.com and created his own t-shirt to celebrate his pacemaker.

Here is mine. I hope you find it to be an optimistic view! If you like it...you can order one for yourself or for someone you love. Or have some fun and create your own!

http://www.zazzle.com/11949847661568287344heart_jon_phillips
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I will be wearing mine with pride!

Hugs to everyone!

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Trying to get confidence back.

Since my PM implant on Feb. 2nd, I had so many ups and downs emotionally. Sometimes the whole idea of my PM just gets me down and it seems like such a battle everyday to stay positive. I read posts about people doing all sorts of activities and I feel jealous because I am afraid to even go shopping. It seems like I have lost confidence and don't trust my body. I'm always fearful something is going to happen to the leads or that they will find something else wrong. I'm afraid to walk my dog...

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Psychological Management of the ICD Patient

Just read this report and thought I would post the conclusion.

Shock, age, gender, underlying pathology, industry recalls, and increased indications all have a profound effect on the psychological well-being of ICD patients. The majority of ICD patients experience a desirable quality of life and a high acceptance rate. However, 30-50 percent of patients report some degree of negative effect such as fear, anxiety, and depression at some point during their implanted life. Additionally,...

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Hello

Hi everyone,
First off, I'm not going to be able to type for much longer between the pain medication and the Tylenol for the fever I'm feeling very sleepy, but I did want to thank everyone for their amazing support. My G.P came to see me this morning and basically told me that if I ever do this again she won't be so nice. I'm feeling OK. I had some swelling and distention in my abdomen last night which caused some pain and nausea, but it's a little better today after taking some of the flui...

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Pacemaker VS Defib

  • by Gailv
  • 2010-02-22 06:02:15
  • ICDs
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My mother is 73 and had a pacemaker installed in Jun 09, she experience the pain in the throat and still has it.

I am 54, and just had a defib installed. I had the pain in the throat but it is subsiding. Seems like now when the weather changes it comes and goes. I have the severe shoulder and neck and back pain. GP finally gave me muscle relaxers to help. Recently I have experienced

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Coupon for ID

I ordered a medical id from www.roadid.com and they sent me this coupon...1st 20 get $1 off..ThanksAndrea620817

These look great for walking!

Have an awesome week!
Andrea

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Coupon for ID

I ordered a medical id from www.roadid.com and they sent me this coupon...1st 20 get $1 off..ThanksAndrea620817

These look great for walking!

Have an awesome week!
Andrea

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I had a pacemaker when I was 11. I never once thought I wasn't a 'normal kid' nor was I ever treated differently because of it. I could do everything all my friends were doing; I just happened to have a battery attached to my heart to help it work.