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anyone know what im feeling?

I had a pm implanted 23rd jan. I feel good and have tonnes more energy but I get this weird sensation in my chest. Its not on the pacemaker site but centre of my chest....its like feeling tiny little clicks or popping bubbles. Any ideas? Im sure its nothing to worryabout. ...ccould it be the pm working or maybe the loose wires inside my chest? Xxxxxx

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for the record

I know it is better than being down and out...

but being back at work is no fun...
3 weeks off feeling great, except the fact that i had to return to work : (,

i know some are going to say how lucky I am, and yes I am. it is just that when you really strat feeling good they stick you back at your job....

oh well, guess i keep going in till retirement, 41 years at the job few more to go !!!!!!!!!! ;>)

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Hey, Gang - Remember Bossy........

......Yeah, THAT Bossy. Short for Grand Dame Bossy, as dubbed by the indefagitable Tattoo Man.

Remember that she was planning a major surgery for this month. A Left lateral meniscus repair job, or some sort of procedure.

Well, I just heard from her - She SURVIVED! She did NOT report on the mental state of the hosp where they did the surgery, however.

She is in rare form, back home in Indiana, nursing a sore leg. I shall NOT even attempt to describe her state...

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Pacemaker site bruise after 2 years!!

Just noticed a bruise near the site of my pacemaker implant..
Had this pacemaker implanted over 2 years ago & had no problems..
Has anyone else had this happen?
What may be the cause?

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Trip 3 weeks after PM

I am scheduled on a trip to California with friends 3 weeks and 1 day post surgery. Any comments? Doable or no?

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1st Time with TSA

PM implant 5 1/2 weeks ago. Traveled to sunny Florida Sat. No problems. I showed my card; the metal scanner was not begin used; I couldn't hold my left arm above my head yet per doctor's instructions; I got a quick pat down along the ribs only. Quick and easy! In one week I can use my left arm for mild swimming. Great!

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I'm done!

Well I'm done with the monitoring as of this morning and sending it back! They (Lifewatch) told me that they'd send the final report to the dr. right away so hopefully soon we can figure this out! If it is a PM that I need I just hope they hurry up and get it done (I'd be almost excited for it I know that sounds crazy) but I'm so ready to solve these issues for good if possible! I want my energy back and I'm tired of feeling lightheaded most of the time! Enough is enough!

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Yet another one

What is the difference in bradycardia and third degree heart block?

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yard work

Can I trim my shrubs with a pacemaker implanted. I have 2 units one corded and the other is batt job???????????

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Another one

How do you know the pacing of the top and the bottom parts of your heart? I don't remember my doctor telling me, if he even told me.

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pain in pacemaker implant site

pacemaker implanted 2 months ago. now intermittent moderate pain occur in operated site. 3 pin point white aria in incision line in line with suture line for one and half months. doctor gave me levofloxacin 500 bd dose and flucloxacillin 500 qid dose for 7 days. pinpoint white area reduced in size 14 days later. i am very tensed . please help me........

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pacemaker revision/lead extraction

So, I am scheduled for a few procedures next month which include: pacemaker revision, lead extraction, ablation, and of course inserting a nee pacemaker and leads. I had a heck of a time with recovery from the initial surgery 6 months ago. I found it quite painfull; however around week 6 I felt like a million dollars! Unfortunately, my leads are popping up a bit causing great discomfort, and my pm has shifted partially into my armpit. I've also been having a number of tachycardic episodes d...

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Pacemaker

Hi friends, I am blessed with baby girl on 27-feb-14, with brady cardia, very low heart rate at Doha,Qatar. She under went surgery and implanted a permanent Pacemaker. Now slowly she is recovering and still in incubator, hope by gods grace she may discharge from hospital by next month but only i am worried about her future....but i am supported with my wonderful doctors and also you all..........

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Just a few questions?????

Hey just want to know, how does it feel when you get the battery replaced? Do they take the leads out as well? I have a pacemaker, and just need information. One thing I just found out today and want to know if it's true. The pacemaker is only being used whenever I have a low heartbeat? I was just wondering because my doctor said I have 12 yrs. to replace my battery. Do they really go that long? I read it was 6-8 years to be replaced. Could it be because my pacemaker is fairly new? Anyway hit me...

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I am a Newbe

I am sooo thankful for finding this site. I am getting my PM on March 24th and am beyond nervous! I have been reading your post and have gained a wealth of information here. I just wish I wasn't so frightened. What am I frightened of? EVERYTHING! Waking up in the middle of surgery, the pain that follows and not being able to use my left arm for a while. Let me just say I have been practicing for the past week and it is darn hard to pull up a pair of jeans with 1 arm. :)

Bonnie

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am worried

Hi everyone, I am sorry I haven't been back again for a while, I know I told you folks about all the pvc's that I have had, and vt's, during my echo, on Thursday I had a stress test done, it came back adnormal, their not telling me much, this next Wednsday I have to go for a heart catheterization, last one I had was before their put my ICD/CRT-D in. The reason I haven't been here for a while I was put on oxygen with my cpap machine, my heart doctor finally did tell me, that the low blood oxygen...

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Scotland

Hi,

Any one from Scotland on here?

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Heart Transplant

Some of you may remember me even though I have not been on here in quite a while. I just wanted to update you on what has been going on with me.

On Dec 4th, I got the call that a new heart was available for me. I had the surgery and many many complications came along with it. I was in ICU for 2 months and in the hospital for a total of 2 1/2 months. I didn't even know it was Christmas! I have been home now for several weeks and getting physical therapy twice a week and I am fee...

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Chrondroitin use

Does anyone take Chrondroitin while taking Warfarin?

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lende

I need help please. I have just noticed that when I bend down to pick up something, my pacemaker hangs down. I have to push it back in place. Sometime It is very sore.

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