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72 days post pm

70 mile charity ride today. Scheduled 62 bad road making added a bit. All in all a good day for a ride

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all done!

I finished the 5K!!!!! My time was a very pokey 41:22 but I met my goals- I wasn't last and I crossed the finish line :)

I was pretty tired by the last stretch, came around the bend and two friends from my gym were there waiting for me and ran the last bit with me. I'm blessed to have so much support.

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relocating - need new EP

Hello again:) My EP is currently in PA where I have had all my procedures completed. However, I will be needing a cardiologist/ EP in FL as well. I will be looking at anywhere in between Daytona, and Orlando. I would appreciate any and all recommendations. Thanks in advance!

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differences in PMs

Is there a difference between a PM used for tachy-brady and one used for heart block or is it just a mater of adjustment?

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Donr

Anybody hear from donr?

I haven't seen him on the site in about a week. Also don't see any postings from him.

Grateful Heart

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send

Meant to say send her some positive vibes...

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Professional massage

This may be a very silly question;however, I will ask anyway... How long after having a an ablation, lead extraction and pacemaker implant should one wait to have a professional massage? Thanks for any input

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Tracey's 5K

Tracey has been a great inspiration, cheerleader, and source of information for many of us on this site. Its our turn to be her cheerleader as she prepares to rock a 5K Saturday. Please her some postive vibes and good wishes for her run! Go Tracey!

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many thanks

for the nice notes. i had my crt-d procedure one week ago today. thankfully all went well. surgery took a little longer than expected (6 hours) because of a pesky left ventricle lead but no complications.
my check today was fine. i feel great except for soreness around incision site. whew! l it's over!

your stories on this site helped to prepare me and calm me. well, maybe not calm me, nothing could have prior to surgery :)

patty

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Info on kidney stone removal pls

Hi There. Can anybody help i had my duel PM 6 months ago, now my kidney is playing up i have a stone too big to pass, i believe there is a treatment that blasts the stone so you can then pass, rather than have surgery, im seeing the urologist nx week so will ask but in the mean time can anyone tell me is it safe to have this treatment ? I would have thought not but of course would rather than have a operation , has anyone any experience on this matter ?? Would be really greatful for any help/inf...

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looking for help

Hi all my name is Ben I am 25 years old and have been having a few health problems for the last 4 months hoping someone on this site can help me. I am be investigated at the hospital at the moment for bradycardia (low pulse) there is talk of fitting me with a pacemaker which is pretty scary at 25 years old!

The symptoms that I have got dizzy spells heavy eyes fatigue confusion and not being able to concentrate I have not passed out or blacked out but feel like I have come close a few...

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Seeing an Opthamologist

Hi There,

I am very new to living with a PM, it has only been1 week after implantation and I am trying to cope with living with a PM. Tomorrow I need to visit my opthamologist, that I was seeing before the PM, for a check on my dye eyes and I am terrified as to what places I can go. I know it might seem silly but would it be ok for me to go for my follow up with my opthamologist?

Thanks.

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Did not need the pacemaker

Just went to Cleveland Clinic after a change of doc that left me wanting more information. My EP doc left and I was not happy with the replacement so I went to Cleveland Clinic. The new doc told me that the treatment I had (total ablation of the SA node) is not a customary or suggested treatment for my diagnosis (IST incompetent sinus tachycardia). That I should have been treated with medications, not a pacemaker for life. Now I have found that the doctor that did my procedure has lost his m...

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Lexapro

I haven't posted in a long time. I had my pacemaker placed in Feb. 2012 due to tachy-brady syndrome. It took about a year to get it set, making adjustments every 3 months. Feeling really pretty good now. Interestingly I had been having more afib episodes the end of last year. I have a lot of stress right now (work, going to school, family, etc) and finally spoke with my physician and he started me on Lexapro 5mg daily the middle of February. Well it is strang but ever since then my afib ha...

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Medicare and replacement pacemaker

On Friday I will be receiving my third pacemaker. Just like the first time the remaining life of the battery determined that replacement was necessary. The major difference this time was that I was informed that my insurance, Medicare, would not cover the cost if it was changed "too early"....Therefore, I have been having it checked every 3 to 4 weeks for the past 3 months. My last check up, 3 weeks ago, I was told that it was time for a replacement. At that time, I mentioned being fatigue...

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Appointment

Well, Tomorrow is the day I go back to the Cardiologist to find out if I will be getting a PM. I am very nervous and but will be relieved to find out some answers. I am so glad I came across this website. Reading the post on this website has actually made me feel better, and if he says that I need one, I know I will be ok. And hey I may even feel better, right.

I may be getting a PM because my HR has been in the 40’s and I get( I call it) swimmy head a lot. I just got done weari...

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In Person Support Groups in Danbury, CT

Hello my fellow friends,

Does anybody here on the forum knows of any in person pacemaker support groups in Danbury, CT?

Thanks.

Ivette

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Old age is not for "wussies".....................


Summary of Life

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground...
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Old age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy..

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) Y...

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OLD IS WHEN.......

'OLD' IS WHEN..... your wife says, 'Let's go upstairs and make love,' and you answer, 'Pick one, I can't do both!'

'OLD' IS WHEN.... your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you're barefoot.

'OLD' IS WHEN.... a sexy woman catches your eye and your pacemaker opens the garage door.

'OLD' IS WHEN.... going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.

'OLD' IS WHEN.... you don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't...

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Dance Research

Hi guys,

I had a pacemaker fitted back in 2009 and now I'm studying at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. I'm in the 2nd year of my degree and I'm making a piece of choreography on the 'heart'. I was just wondering if any of you would be willing to talk to me about your own personal experience for my research?

Thank you!

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You know you're wired when...

Bad hair days can be blamed on your device shorting out.

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My ICD/pacer is not a burden. I still play tennis and golf.