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guidant vitality replacement

My husband has a guidant vitility a155 which suddenly has a depleted battery. He is due to have it replaced Jan. 7. If you hear a beeping please make sure that you get it checked. I had to argue with the clinic to get them to check his Icd thank god I did.

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aching

Hi does any body get an aching in back of shoulder blade when i become active side of pacemaker. I have it 1 month Thank you

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Any support groups in new jersey ?

Hi all, iam looking for a support group for pms and icds in new jersey any help would be great ....

thanks

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medtronic lead recall/sprint fidelis

ICD Friends,

Since medtronic lead recall lately, I've been just waiting here patiently hoping that the alarm won't sound; Otherwise it's also hoping that the lead will not act up and fracture. It's all so stupid, we're so scared and because I've already had a lead replacement last year it's like "what now?" I'm numbed. Also, everytime you hear something sounds akin to the "beep" of the alert, you cringe in fear....what sort of life is this?
Anyone out there in the same predicamen...

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need input for protective gear

Hi pacers!
I need your input. I am working on a product, along with an athletic trainer, that I made for my daughter who is now eight and has been pacing since she was three. It is a protective device/gear for when she plays sports. It is patent pending and we are in the marketing/devolpment phase. I have brought the product to both of her cardiologists(Columbia Pres. in NYC) and they both encouraged this product. I was wondering if you could give me feed back if you would use/need this typ...

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Sex after implant

So Im 28. Just had a baby 6 weeks ago, just had a pm implanted 12-17-07. My OB will be releasing me to have sex tomorow, I really dont feel like calling my EP and asking if its safe to have sex. So let me have it. How long did you all wait? How should I limit myself?

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nned your input regarding protective gear

Hi pacers!
I need your inout. I am working on a product, along with an athletic trainer, that I made for my daughter who is now eight and has been pacing since she was three. It is a protective device/gear for when she plays sports. It is patent pending and we are in the marketing/devolpment phase. I have brought the product to both of her cardiologists(Columbia Pres. in NYC) and they both encouraged this product. I was wondering if you could give me feed back if you would use/need this typ...

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God is relevant

Yes I do hope you and God can see I meant to say "relevant" hee hee
Even I can make mistakes but I can laugh at myself!!!!
I can crack myself up too!

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I need your input

Hi pacers!
I need your inout. I am working on a product, along with an athletic trainer, that I made for my daughter who is now eight and has been pacing since she was three. It is a protective device/gear for when she plays sports. It is patent pending and we are in the marketing/devolpment phase. I have brought the product to both of her cardiologists(Columbia Pres. in NYC) and they both encouraged this product. I was wondering if you could give me feed back if you would use/need thi...

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slowhands

Hello Slowhands....

In reply to your recent post about God.... I must tell you something. You crack me up! You come along and with a straight face (I'm sure) and tell people that you think that God is irrelevant. It takes a lot of guts to say something like that.

Considering you were a Math teacher and are probably a man (if I am mistaken may God please forgive me) your mind runs on a different track than the majority.

Here is my take .... You may voice...

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Pm for tachycardia

I am so glad I found this site. I am 25 yrs. old. I don't know if anyone is familiar with POTS? Postural Orthostatics Tachycardia Syndrome?? Well, I have it. It was diagnosed about 4-5 years ago. Basically my heart beats to fast and they don't know why. I have been on Metoprolol, Toprol XL, Lisinopril, Cardizem, Bisoprolol, Propanalol, and now I am on Nadolol and midodrine. My question is I guess two things: Has anyone had a PM put in for tachycardia? Or, has someone had a PM for POTS? Any info...

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Pacemaker Problems or valve Problems

Hello my name is Doreen and I had surgery for a valve replacement on Sept 11 th and then I had to have a pacemaker put in a week later after the surgery . Has anyone had this happen to them ?? After the surgery and the heart rate was very low they told my family that I may need a pacemaker if my rate does not go up . So after a week they implanted it , I wasn't very happy having to go back in the operating room again to say the least , but I have not felt good , I thought after the surgery I...

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new PM questions

greetings all. i want to thank you all for your great information on this site, it has been invaluable to me since my 12/14/07 implanting.
i am 2.5 weeks into recovery and am doing all that is asked of me in regards to lifting etc. my PM is just below the collar bone which seems normal from reading this site but it feels like a 5 pound rock! is this normal and if so how long can i expect to feel this way? i am following the movement restrictions but every movement of the arm creates a feeli...

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birthday

Hello everyone,

Its my birthday and im feeling a little down at the moment. Although seeing all the kind messages in my inbox has lifted my spirits. So thankyou

katherine x

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Another question about 2yr old w/pm

Hi:
I have a question....i asked something the other day and got great answers about my 2 year old w/pm....he goes to the doctor on the 7th to address the issue of the coughing while exercising. however someone said something in the reply that struck a nerve and hoping someone can also add something....when my son was born he had that hole in his heart that is common that usually closes up by the time they are a couple of months old....my son's didnt close up...they said it's completely no...

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Just interested to know

When you had your pacemaker leads fitted,did you feel pain in your heart when they were srewed in place?

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A New Beginning.

Dear members and friends.

I would like to share with all of you a beautiful prayer I came across, which I feel is very appropriate at this time.

~ Dominique ~

Prayer for the New Year
by Tom Norvell


Father,

Give us a new year. Not just a new number, but a truly new year. Give us a year full of new things, new adventures, new attitudes, and visions. Lord, give us a new year full of new ideas and refresh some of our old ideas. Give u...

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riding a motorbike

G'day! Can anyone please tell me whether it's still ok to ride a motorbike once the pacemaker settles in?

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Best Wishes to all for 2008!

Good Morning everyone!

I would like to wish you all a very healthy and happy 2008!

May all our hearts beat with perfect rhythm and hum a happy tune.

May the ICD's enjoy a shockless year!

May all our hearts be filled with love and joy.

May you once again find wonder in the things that delight you.

May you find peace and rest when needed.

And.... May you enjoy new friendships as you grow as a Pacer family.

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New beginnings....

Dear Marisa, I was wondering where you have been....

Just so you know, I was have missed you. I hope you have had a beautiful Christmas!

Now... I have been guilty of putting my two cents in where is was not needed and to make things worse completely and totally off base. I have survived and so will you. All is well and I so hope I will see your beautiful laughter and happiness attitude back on a regular basic.

There isn't one of us perfect here. I really c...

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You know you're wired when...

Your device makes you win at the slot machines.

Member Quotes

I'm 35 and got my pacemaker a little over a year ago. It definitely is not a burden to me. In fact, I have more energy (which my husband enjoys), can do more things with my kids and have weight because of having the energy.