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do you feel up to a chat. jessieodpdg

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susan

ever since i posted the red sweater i have tried to post jessica and michael here in summer on our boat. also a picture of john but nothing happens . i need extra help with this. i don't know what i did right with the red sweater. lol guess the spam filter is copd

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First Birthday

  • by TSA
  • 2007-12-18 08:12:48
  • Coping
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Hello Friends,
Today is 1 year since I had my pacemaker put in. I read some of you celebrate that day and I think it is a good idea. I believe without that devise I would not be here today, so it is a day to think about what my life has been about this year and what I am making it. I wish I could say I live every day to the full but I do not; however, I think I appreciate life more than I did. I revieved a gift this morning from my family of a small stuffed bear who has a pacemaker!
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ok i am really tired of talking to my self tonight lol anyone want to chat a bit

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Sorry!!

I posted a message a couple of days ago and i only got one comment.......so im going to try this again! haha I was told that i could keep tryin meds that havent worked for almost three years or get a pm. Im really stuck between a rock and a hard place! I just wanted to see if you guys could let me in on some of the pros and some of the cons to a pacemaker!

Thanks to everyone for all the help this far!

Hope your all ready for Christmas!!

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Anyone for a chat

Anyone feel like a chat I'm going to Chat Room Billie

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St Jude medical

Any one out thair have any problem with St Jude pm?
I just got my first 2 wks ago.

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working out ???

Does anyone know how long I have to wait to lift waights?
I have had a pm put in on 12/3/07.

Thanks ........................SAL

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Medications....

I have been reading that their are individuals that are taking medication because of the p.m.. I do not understand why....

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Just wanted to say to all....

MERRY CHRISTMAS & ALL THE BEST IN 2008!!!

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an old fashioned tree

when i was a child living in toronto from 1945-1950 we had a 78 record of jean autry. on one side it was here comes santa clause. on the other i remember an old fashioned tree. well to-night my daughter purchased it on e-bay on a c.d. i told my brother and he had tears in his eyes. we were a family of 5 children me the girl in the middle of 4 boys. we went to catholic elementary school and believe me we were taught by the nuns and the brothers. so i will be able to play this for my grands and e...

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Life Lessons

Life lessons are things we learn from past experiences of sorrow and regret. This cite seems as a family pacers. We can all relate and some ways depend on each other. Everday, I think how fortunate I am to be alive, and to have a heart problem. It seems strange to thank God for such a strange thing. To thank him for heart problem, but my pacer has taught me the most important life lessons even as easy concepts they are that does not mean we all grasp them.
The biggest pacer life lesson to...

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anyone got time to chat for a bit?

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new

Hi All,

I'm also new to this group. I am Dutch and live in The Netherlands; 54 years old, male, and have my Medtronic 2 lead Adapta PM implanted three weeks ago, hopefully solving my AV block problem. The operation was non uneventful, because I had a total heart failure for about a minute and the operation had to ben stopped halfway. After installing a temporary PM with a lead through the groin, the operation was redone the next day and now everything works fine.
I used to enjoy...

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Blues Chaser

Hello Good People,

I haven't been an active participant in this forum very long but I've been reading the postings for months. As a result I know many of your names and have seen your pictures. I knew we all had something in common in that we all have a pacemaker or ICD. This week I see we have even more in common. That being this season seems to bring out thoughts and memories that have some of us feeling just a little bit down. Well today I received this link from an acquaintan...

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Longevity Pacer

I had an av node ablation in Feb. 2006 and have a two lead Biotronic pacer that paces in my atrium at about 17% and 100% in the ventricle. which means that I am 100% dependent on this little sucker and they tell me there is a five year warranty on it. I am wondering how long it can be expected to last at 100% pacing. I believe it is set at 75 to 135 and I have a high heartrate when I am trying to relax or go to sleep. I can feel it in my heartarea and also in my back, It seems to be beatin...

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Absurd questions by clueless people

Ok, these are real questions asked by friends of mine:
When telling a friend I had a PM, she asked if I could live forever... should have said yes...
When telling a camp counselor I had a PM, she asked if I got one before I got old.
When thinking out lound in the girl's locker room after gym, (Oh man, I have a PM test over the phone!) a girl asked if they were going to take it out and put it back in.

There shall be more in the near future...

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Having a pacer repositioned

Hi everyone. I had my pacemaker put in in May 2007 and really have not had a comfortable day since. My pacemaker is very close to my armpit and borders on the edge of it. It limits my range of motion. It's uncomfortable to reach my left arm across my body to put on deodorant or reach for something. I still get pain and burning down my arm - not as bad but still get it. The area is still sensitive when touched. The doctor who put it is says "It's a little more lateral than she would like but...

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Wondering...

I was just wondering if I could pursue a job as a pediatric cardiologist because I know for a fact that I would have to handle magnets. This is the only job I really want and can not think of anything else so if I could get that clarified I would be so grateful. Thanks!!!!

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Hi PM Pals

Thanks to Smitty and Jessie for answering my query. I feel a really Blue Australia tonight. Christmas is galloping towards me and it is a time of year that throws me into deep deep depression. This year the cards lay in a pile, no decorations, no tree, no extra fare in the cupboard. I feel very very tired and would love for one of my kids to make the effort for a change. "Hey Mum & dad, why don't you come up to us this year?" But my married sons have never done their turn. Funnily enoug...

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