Most Recent Messages

Post Message!

finally online! Yipee!

Hi everyone,
I was so sad my Father went next door to ask if I could use their wireless internet connection and the college guys said of course! Gave me the password and presto! I am online... yoo hoo.
The North Coast of Calif is beautiful and foggy. The Ocean is beautiful! I feel a little tired but have travel a great distance and then today we went shopping! I am eating way too much and not getting much exercise. I must get out for a walk tomorrow, hope all is well with you all....

Read More...

Pain from Leads

Hi Guys,
Have any of you experienced aches and pains from your leads? I'm 3 weeks post implant and by the end of the day, my neck hurts, and I can literally feel where my leads extend from my generator toward my heart.
Please tell me this gets better with time.....Thanks for your feedback, I truly appreciate it!
60 bpm

Read More...

ocean fishing

Hi

I had my PM installed one week ago. Two weeks ago I was on vacation jogging and working out. One day I began feeling tired and feeling a lack of air, just climbing two stair floors. I was kind of confussed when the Doctor told me I needed a PM
Is it often that this condition appears so sudden? on the other hand, Doctor told me I have to wait Three months until I can go ocean fishing again.
I appreciatte your comments regarding both issues.

Regards.

Read More...

MEEING UP IN CHAT ROOM TONIGHT? BRITISH TIME 9PM !

Hello everyone - hope you are all ok ...

Just to say I am going to be in Chat later from around 9pm UK time if anyone wants a natter!!!

So long as the computer doesn't get frozen again!!

Take care and hope to chat later!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Read More...

a lil bummed

Im 25 and need a pacemaker soon. Had open heart two years ago to remove a tumor and now my heart is having problems beating when it should. Just had an EP study last night to confirm the need of the pacemaker. I should have had it put in today, but jus wasnt ready quite yet. I have a wonderful husband and a one year old son. I know I really need to have this done sooner than later, but just feeling a little overwhelmed.

Read More...

Im officially a member now!

Hello all well had my surgery on 2nd October and got back home last night. Its all good! Apart from my left shoulder feeling its been hit by a bus, I already feel better. Thanks to all for the support before I had my PM surgery. I went in to hospital feeling positive. I had alot of tests done before the surgery and they found my heart was pausing quite alot so I and the surgeon are pleased that I now have the PM. Looking forward to feeling alot better over the coming days and weeks.
Cheers...

Read More...

my 5yr old son may need a pacemaker

Hi im a young single mother who cant find any answers. I have a 5yr old son who's had seizures since he's been 10 months old .When he has these seizures he stops breathing and his heart rate drops. I was told he may need a pacemaker but was not given any detail on pacemakers expecially in a child with his case. please if anyone is out there with a similer situation i would very much appricate the help.

Read More...

yep that 's me in turkey

hi we went to europe in aug and sept. i posted a picture of me in a gallery in turkey. jessie we went to several countries cruising on the queen victoria

Read More...

2 weeks post

i have a question, its been a little over two weeks now where the pm is is quite sore hasnt been that way until this morn and is really numb around it, also a little while ago after a walk felt like i had a sharp pain i would say above my heart, it really felt wierd. do u think this is anything or normal healing.

dave

Read More...

Cordless Headphones

My Mother is fitted with a pacemaker. She is fairly deaf and has difficulty hearing her television. My husband and I suggested she have a set of cordless headphones which would assist. She is concerned that these would interfere with her pacemaker. Can you please give some advice

Read More...

Setting is 70bpm. Often it is 89. Is that ok?

I have my pacemaker due to atrial fibrillations. This is my second St. Jude. It supposed to be set so that when I am active, the beats will change. I have noticed that I will be doing nothing and it will be 89. I can walk a few blocks at another time and it is 70 which is the base setting. I called St. Jude and they said 89 bpm is ok. This wasn't normal me prior to pacemaker - I am sure. Does anyone else have the same issue? Thanks.

Read More...

Got my pacemaker on sept, 29

Hello everyone, I hope this is an ok place to post this. My name is Anthony and I'm 28. I got a dual chamber medtronic pacemaker put in on Sept 29 for sss. I previously had tachycardia and was ablated two times which put me into brady. I don't know anyone with a pm so I didn't know anyone to ask about some things and am glad I found this place. Right out of getting home I had to go back from having breathing problems which turned out to be pleurisy. Which is still no better and hurts like heck...

Read More...

Not on time!!!

Hello my friends!!! God bless you all. Here i am again asking if any one has had these problems. I have not been feeling the best...seems like something is "off". Like my pulse is delayed and it comes in late...not on time at all! I cant really explain it. I mean, it is like if your heart is supposed to beat and it doesnt for a second and you wait for that moment but it takes forever and you feel like you can die. Like, oh my God is my heart going to beat? And then it does. But the rest of the b...

Read More...

wannabe

hi i will be in the chat room about 7 if you want a good natter

Read More...

oh oh

Well called my cardioligist, went to pick some michigan apples with my inlaws yesterday, 2 weeks after my implant, almost 2 months after heart surgery, only used right arm to pick as still not ready to use left arm above head. Didnt even get a bushel picked and got winded had to stop and just rest, have been short of breath for about 3 days now since they changed my meds. they started me back on to half my lasix and potassium, have to go have a blood test. Asked her how was i supposed to go back...

Read More...

left arm

i was just wondering,how long does your arm hurt for.its been 19 months since i had my defib in,at least it did not go off yet,and yes it is the one of them that got a recall,i,m 42 thanks

Read More...

iam back guys

hi guys iam back from my adventure. iam a new woman (i wish) i had the ablation i got there again and they told me again they hadnt any beds i was suppose to go to theatre at 11 half past ten and i hadnt got a bed . ten past eleven they found me one then it was a mad dash to get me ready. they used the paperwork i had done in june. so god forbid anything had changed. i got there and was laying on the table. then my dr. came in and said they didnt know if they could do it because of the troub...

Read More...

ALICE G

Good Morning, Alice. I see you're on-line. If you spot this, go to the chat room where I'll wait for you a minute or two. Love. S.

Read More...

How ofthen they check your pacemaker?

I change Doctors for obvious reasons. With the Doctor who implanted my pacemaker(and hurt my arm in the process)use to have me go every two months, with my new Dr. is every six months. Is that ok??? Can this be done with a phone line? I heard that some people just call in to have their pacemaker check....

Read More...

Blood Pressure Question...

I’ve been plagued with very low blood pressure for some time now. My systolic pressure can and does get down into the 50’s with some regularity. (56/38 is not an uncommon reading)

My doctor has prescribed Midodrine 5mg - 4 times daily and doesn’t seem too concerned.

I would like a little more aggressive treatment as it has become a really a troublesome spot in my life; interfering with my daily activities and my ability to carryout even simple tasks at times.

Read More...

You know you're wired when...

You read consumer reports before upgrading to a new model.

Member Quotes

My eight year old son had a pacemaker since he was 6 months old. He does very well, plays soccer, baseball, and rides his bike. I am so glad he is not ashamed of his pacemaker. He will proudly show his "battery" to anyone.