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Huffington Post Social News ???

I have received a message in my private e-mail, not the one on here, addressed to me using my Pacemaker Club member name! Has this happened to anyone else, and does anyone know how Huffington Post has been able to access member names? I am really annoyed.

Thanks.

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Question

I apologize, but this was too good to not pass along.

An 8-year-old girl went to her grandfather who was working in the yard and asked him,

"Grampa, what is a couple sex?”

The grandfather was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decided that if she's old enough to know to ask the question then she's old enough to get a straight answer.

Taking care to leave nothing out, he proceeded to tell her all about human reproduction and the joys and...

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Afternoon everyone

Well no new news from the doctor appointment other then they want me to go back on the dobutamine 24/7 again ASAP. Told them I will hold off a bit longer even though I know I need it. I;m trying to build myself up some.

Other then that, I been getting outside early each day before it heats up for a short walk when I'm up to it. Pushing myself to eat many small meals every day. I did put on a couple pounds which is a very good thing for me.

I did tell the Dr I was planning o...

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Getting "Unplugged".....Part 3

Had a visit with the cardiac surgeon who removed my infected pacemaker. He is happy with the way the space my pacemaker used to occupy is healing. Still doing the treatments "old school." This surgeon is using a "Montgomery Strap" as opposed to a "wound vac." See the cardiac surgeon again next week.

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Women or those that love one

I spoke to a friend of mine who is a Nurse. She’s in the hospital after having a heart attack yesterday. She did not have chest pains at all. She had a pain that went from shoulder to shoulder just above her shoulder blades. She thought it was connected to the stiff neck she has been having. Also had a thin line of pain from each shoulder, down the outside of her arms to her hands. She was going to go to bed for a while but instead went to the store with her daughter where it got worse aft...

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Hi

Well l am having a bad week,nothing to do with my PM that is fine.
l had to have one of my dogs put down today & it broke my heart, we had only had her 8yrs (she was a rescue dog who had been badly treated) but l loved her to bits & cant stop crying. l know it was the right thing to do but it bloody hurts.
Also my next door neighbours who we have known for over 20yrs had a "violent" end to their marriage, it was all very unexpected & dramatic & because l am close to them both l am havi...

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Tattoo around and on pm site

Hey new to the site and glad I found it maybe someone could
Help me out on this subject
I'm looking to get a tattoo of a pm on top of my pm to help with
Being Self-conscious of the bulge from the pacemaker
As I'm 6"1 170lbs a thin person you can see the outline of the pm
I asked my Doc Dr.Waller he stated he has never heard of anyone doing such a thing under my Circumstances since I have
Brugada syndrome it shouldn't affect my pacemaker - Defibrillator as lon...

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ST. Jude PM2110 Comparison

I am wondering how my St Jude model PM2110 compares to other dual lead pacemakers. Also does anyone have knowledge of a recall on my model St Jude. How would I find out if my pacemaker has been updated with the new software version. I'm a "pacer" since April 25, 2013 and would appreciate any advice that helps me cope.

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welding

Ok guys that seems to be where im at with welding. I restore old vws as a hobbie and my brother does nearly all the welding i only ever weld on mu own at home and if it feels strange i stop so that seems to fit in with what people have said so im happy with that.

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Latest

Off to hospital again today for a further ercp. Visit to Hobart was a total washout because my specialist dictated another patient's history. My sp apologised profusely but I was left wondering and angry at all the months of waiting and finding myself back to square one. Talk about loss of confidence.

On the brighter side I had the scan for my left lung node on Friday last and saw the specialist on Monday. Good news the node or whatever it was has gone. Sp said it could have bee...

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Final decision

After two months of not working and a month and a half of waiting for a final decision, we finally have one. I will be getting a single lead pacemaker. It was a trying two months and it proves to me God works in mysterious ways and knows what we need. When this started as a typical epileptic seizure for which I was hospitalized for in January, we had no idea where that would lead us. I am thankful for the neurologist that mentioned my slow heart rate and thought of the connection. I am grat...

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Losing weight

I received my pacemaker in January 2013. I feel great, have energy and can stay up all day without a nap. Did not realize I felt so poorly before. I am 76 and have a future now.

I need to lose weight, about 100 lbs. The doctor never pushes me or even mentions it unless I say something. I know that losing it would be good for my knees and general health.

My question is with a pacemaker, is there anyone out there who is trying the Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract Pill rec...

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Afib and acupuncture

Has anyone tried acupuncture for afib. I just read an article about it and they said it works well.

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OOPs

Got back from my gym work out this morn took my shower and after put the washing on, when i came to hang it out found i had left my medical ID card in the pocket oops its clean alright ya carnt read it and its in bits just hope i can get a replacement from the clinic next week surly they will get more than me who has done this lol.

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blacking out

Hello I'm 32 with an ejection fraction of 20 so of course icd implant no shocks yet but my heart rate was in low forties all day and I blacked out and hit the ground 3 Times today jacked up my neck and upper back when I hit the ground. I call the on call heart dr. Just to have him say go to the er. The ers here r the worst in the state so I'm gonna call monday and stay in bed all tomarrow this thing sucks.any ideals on the blavking out bi take coreg, lisinipriil, and spirolactone. Oh and my...

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Happy Birthday Bert

Hi everyone,
WOW, its been a year since I hooked up with my new best friend. In the words of Jerry and the gang: what a long strange trip its been!
To be at work, at play, traveling; basically living My life in spite of what I (we've) been through is truly fabulous. What's this past year shown me? That love, trust, and faith are beyond value. That life is precious and beautiful and meant to be appreciated. That there's a lot of BS going on that isn't worth sweating over.
Many tha...

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Pneumonia

Let me preface this post by saying that I'm a new mom with a sick infant who hasn't had a full night if sleep in weeks. I went to the doctor yesterday for what I thought was just a cold, and ended up being diagnosed with pneumonia. Evidently we're more susceptible to it as heart patients. Did any one else know this? Has any one else had pneumonia? If so can you please give me an idea about recovery time, and let me know if I need to contact my cardiologist? I really don't want to end up in the...

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My Story

Laying in the ER of Wake Med wasn't what I planned on doing that Saturday night December 10, 2011. I started my day off as normal , got ready to call basketball with my buddy Chris Mitchell like we always do, 4 games at our local high school in Princeton, then coaching a game for Jaxson's 6under team at 3. After the 4th game I officiated that day I just felt a little wore out. Normally I can run about 7 or 8 games on a Saturday but this day was different. I just felt like I wanted to throw up. I...

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Going good

Had my 6th semi-annual PM check yesterday and all seems to be well. The worst part was driving the 55 miles to the appointment through high winds and blowing dust. I'm checking into getting a home monitor so I can quit this.

I know, this is a boring post, but sometimes it feels good to just let folks know that the problem posts aren't all of us. Looking at the forum could scare some folks away if they thought we were all in such trouble.

Anyway I'm thankful that thin...

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Sad News

I have not been on the board in a while. I have gone back to work and the PM is doing swell. But I was very sad to see Electric Frank is no longer with us. He was always a highlight of my visits to this board.

You will be missed Electric Frank.

qwerty..

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