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MERRY CHRISTMAS
- by jessie
- 2008-12-14 09:12:29
- General Posting
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- 4 comments
i just want to wish all my friends for a few years now on the pacemaker club all the best and to remember you first take care of you first.and then you can love others.merry christmas happy new years
Can a person........
- by Bionic Beat
- 2008-12-14 08:12:06
- General Posting
- 987 views
- 3 comments
Can a person 'faint' or pass out when their ventricles are being paced at 100%??
Even during extreme distress??
We got some very bad news the other day and I felt like fainting but just had trouble inhaling.........that's why I'm asking.
Thanks
Bionic Beat
New PM-Questions
- by sedmiston
- 2008-12-14 07:12:39
- General Posting
- 879 views
- 3 comments
I never had any of the pain medicine-just took aspirin. It was the first night that my arm was over my head-I now sleep with a sling. I am going to start walking some tomorrow and see how it goes.Thank you all for responding! Sarah
New PM-Questions
- by sedmiston
- 2008-12-14 06:12:34
- General Posting
- 955 views
- 4 comments
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...
New member
- by fuad
- 2008-12-14 02:12:48
- General Posting
- 1124 views
- 4 comments
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...
welcome
Hi Fuad
First thing is, welcome aboard. The people here are very knowledgeable and helpful. Ive only been a member for about a week and just got my PM last Monday. So Im new to this site as well. Ive found that everyone here has been very informative and it helps to hear things from others that already went through what you are now going through. Ive really enjoyed their help.
Ron
Chat
- by Coolhandlule
- 2008-12-14 01:12:15
- General Posting
- 883 views
- 0 comments
I will be in for a while, come say hi!
MEETING UP IN FLORIDA!?
- by Loopy Lou
- 2008-12-14 01:12:06
- General Posting
- 862 views
- 2 comments
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
cold weather blues
- by walkerd
- 2008-12-13 08:12:17
- General Posting
- 1007 views
- 2 comments
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...
Thanks all
I found all of your suggestions very helpful and I will heed your advice. Thanks again to all of you. So far, I love this site.
Ron
Greetings to all...
- by Gramps1947
- 2008-12-13 05:12:31
- General Posting
- 1043 views
- 4 comments
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...
Chat
- by bowlrbob
- 2008-12-13 05:12:26
- General Posting
- 880 views
- 0 comments
anyone up for a chat. I will be there for a few minutes. Bowlrbob
Please advise
Hi Everyone
Could someone tell me if its normal to get a small sharp pain at the site where the PM was placed? I have gotten it 5 or 6 times over the last hr. I dont think I did anything to upset it? Its not real painful, but I definitely feel it. Also it was a little sore when I woke up this morning, Iwas lying on the side where the PM is. I hope I didnt do something in my sleep. Im new to this (having a PM) so maybe Im just paranoid. I dont want to call my Dr for and drive h...
Flecainide
- by KristenB1226
- 2008-12-13 01:12:08
- Conditions, Meds & Tests
- 1728 views
- 6 comments
Hi All,
Merry Christmas Time! :)
Just curious, is anyone else on flecainide? If so, why did you get put on it?
Thanks!
Kristen
DRIVING THROUGH "HOOVER DAM"
- by donarumma
- 2008-12-12 11:12:05
- Interferences
- 5199 views
- 4 comments
My lovely wife and I take once a year vacation to Las Vegas, NV.
My wife just got a pacemaker and we were wondering if driving through HOOVER DAM would cause any interference once it is a power generating plant. Has anyone driven through it? Thanks for the repplies!
May God Bless you all!
I forgot to take my medicine
- by Angelie
- 2008-12-12 10:12:50
- General Posting
- 975 views
- 4 comments
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
PM and Defibrilating?
- by ADC
- 2008-12-12 08:12:56
- Interferences
- 2201 views
- 1 comments
First of all, I have no idea if I spelled that right or if it's even a word. But the question is, what happens if a defibrillator is used on a pacemaker patient? Is that bad? Someone asked me and it occurred to me that I have no idea...
AC
At the gym post-implant...
- by ADC
- 2008-12-12 08:12:16
- Exercise & Sports
- 1599 views
- 3 comments
So I got back on the treadmill this week, what, 3 weeks post implant of my PM? So I'm feeling like I should have gotten it a long time ago! I'm feeling great - more like I HAD a heart condition - can do so much more than before. So even though I was "asymptomatic" maybe I really wasn't. I guess tired and sluggish can creep up on you over time and you don't even realize it. You write it off to being fat, lazy, mom of two who works full time. But it is obvious there was something going on th...
Bracelet Recommendation
- by ADC
- 2008-12-12 08:12:01
- General Posting
- 959 views
- 1 comments
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
My birthday
- by lb151
- 2008-12-12 07:12:52
- General Posting
- 913 views
- 4 comments
Today is my birthday and I'm shamelessly yelling it to everyone I see...Its a miracle,,,
HAPPY ,,HAPPY,, JOY ,,JOY !!!!!!!!
You know you're wired when...
You take technology to heart.
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