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Energy Level

I'm 42 years old and had to have a pm installed 11 days ago then had to go back in to have a wire repositioned 9 days ago. Should I feel like a million bucks yet? Today was my first day back to work and by 4 pm I was exhausted. Prior to pm I was able to do T25, so I'm in good shape physically. Is it normal? Should I start some sort rehab?

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SPA DAY

If you went to a spa what exactly is it ok to use if you have ICD?Can you use steam/sauna-didn't think you could use either?what about hydrotherapy pool?Just received leaflet about Salt Cave where you go and sit in a room filled with salt and supposed to help with things like sinusitis-anyone ever tried this-is it a new thing?any thoughts appreciated,

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UK Update

Winds of 108mph, structural damage, flying debris, massive depression, icy blasts, communication difficulties, untold misery and suffering...

Yes, I forgot our wedding anniversary again.

Ian

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Change Profile??

We moved from Springdale AR to Farmington AR last year. I can't figure out how to change my profile. Suggestions please

Thanks

Bill T from NW Arkansas

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Please help

If any one could help me I would very much appreciate it. I am going to be homeless at the end of this month and I don't know what else to do my kids are trying to get me to move back to TN I feel stranded and stuck I also caught staph infection with my last trio to hospital I have been in twice since surgery I'm not trying to get rich as some people set goals much higher I just wanna go home.......
http://www.gofundme.com/6v1ge0?pc=tw_f_m

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Wound Oozing after surgery

Hi
I had my cardiac loop recorder inserted late yesterday and the wound appears to be slightly oozing (white appearance) under the clear waterproof dressing.
Obviously it is sore still as its fresh but I'm not sure of its worth getting someone to look at it? Is this normal? Advice anyone please :)

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to much caring

does anybody else feel since you got the pacemaker you feel to many people don't want anything to happen to you well that's me. when I shut my bedroom door and lock it all horror breaks loose everybody's like are you okay I mean like I am okay I just wanted to sit In my room but no you cant do this you cant do that I mean ahhhh! well if anybody feels like that please help

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Newbie to hardware

Hi. Boston Scientific Vitalio MRI SAMURAI Clinical Study for ImageReady MR Conditional Pacing System. Implanted at the University of Chicago Feb. 4, 2014. So far, so good, Love this site! I'm an active 78 female, at least a 10-15 yr. history of asymptomatic bradycardia, but in Dec. began to get about 3 different kinds of vertigo, lightheadedness, and tiredness. Also very high blood pressure. Met with doctor for 6 mo. general checkup on a Wed., and had surgery the next Tues. However, I've...

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what i am feeling before and after

hi my name is Olivia, and I am 12 years old I just got a pacemaker on January 6th 2014. before I got the pacemaker I used to be full of energy and play sports then I fell and died 5 times. when I went to the hospital and the doctors told me I would need a pacemaker I was scared at first but after I got the pm I went home and now I only shut myself in my room I get home from school and I lock myself in my room. does anybody feel like this or felt like this?

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Is my wife trying to "off" me?

A few weeks ago she took out new life insurance on me thru her employer. Then yesterday in addition to a Vday card she bought me DeMetts Turtles and a coconut cream pie. I am suspicious. Either she loves me a great deal, or she has other plans. Hmmm.

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baby with pacemaker advice

hi

my son had a pacemaker fitted at 7 weeks old.
just thinking future wise and wondering if anyone had any advice! as we really weren't given much information(he is 6 months now)
anything useful really-what they can can't do-i have a feeling he will be a boisterous little fella and am fully expecting trips to hospital from tumbles etc!

thank you

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Increase in EF after 6 months


My ejection fraction is 41 % , got the pacemaker 6 months back due to HF. Any information on increase in ejection fraction after 6-7 Months of HF , can it happen ?

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Got a Boston Scientific pacemaker

Hi, I have got a Boston Scientific Pacemaker installed a few days back. I am now recovering post-surgery. My model is Altrua 50. Just want to know if anybody here has the same model and what is his experience. Those experts in pacemakers are also requested to answer.

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Missing Pvt Msg

At 1249 Eastern Standard Time, US, I rec'd a Pvt Msg notice in my e-mail account. Went to get it & there was nothing there.

Who sent it?

Don

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Snow....again

It's snowing hard and fast, so beautiful. I love it. Lest new people on here get the wrong idea I just want to mention SOME of us don't sit around in Jammie's and bunny slippers every time it snows. ...I'm very productive, fully dressed on the couch under my favorite cable knit blanket with a cup of Cacao's sippable heart healthy dark chocolate...
And Tatman we might have to postpone that renaming ceremony due to weather...but feel free to call me Bossy until its official.

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Thanks!!!

Hi all
Many thanks for sharing your experiences and giving me some advice, my surgery was cancelled today after waiting 10 hours and we are going back tomorrow for round 2!! Thanks again 😄

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UK parents

Look what is happening tomorrow

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/leeds-hospital-in-uk-first-heart-op-1-6438807

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emergency numbers.

Often in postings, or on other websites, it is said when there is an emergency to call 911. This is for US. Please everyone, could it be said to call the emergency number in your country. Some years ago a person died here in Australia, as the one calling emergency called 911 and could not understand why there was no response. The caller had obviously been watching too many American movies, and panicked when in an emergency situation. Here in OZ it is 000, in New Zealand 111, in UK 999. I d...

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Strokes

Can anyone who have experienced with strokes described in details how it feels like? Is it painful and where does it hurt? What is it like before or just about it happens? What are the real symptoms like? Thanks for your inputs.

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Tweaking

The monthly NP meeting this evening was a presentation on ablations by an EP tonight. Very interesting. Had a delightful conversation with the EP and a St Jude's rep, who assured me they could tweak my settings for running and encouraged me to come in and get it done. So once my ortho says I can run again I will definitely give them a try. After a very encouraging conversation with them I have new hope. They seemed like they actually want their patients to stay active and want to help them optim...

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