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I read with interest

Sandra's posting about ICd's and Pace makers ..and it is nice to know it seems to be working well for her, and also noted Dominique's response... Hi Dominique!! I have Dilated cardio myopathy and had an ICD implant because I was at risk of SD.

I just wonder since my heart is all over the place all of the time why do they not pace my heart with one of these dual bits of kit... I guess there must be a reason... but I never seem to get an answer from the meds... perhaps some one here co...

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PM & Pregnancy

PM and Pregnancy

I finally got the go ahead to have a baby! I am super excited yet scared. Evidentially, Coreg is a drug that can be taken during a pregnancy so that is a huge relief!

I can guarantee that I will have the only baby in town run on my pacer! Wild huh?

Has anyone out there gone through a pregnancy with a PM?

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it's a great day!

My cardiologist had concerns about my 3month old pm having a loose lead, and x-ray results came back. My pm is securely anchored with necessary slack (for my swimming) With ten children and 23 grandchildren praying for me, it had to good! So happy that I posted a picture this morning taken Christmas about 40 years ago with my family. I am holding the youngest. Thanks to all of you for all your positive thoughts. They have helped so very much. Christmas Eve I will be celebrating my 80th birthday,...

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chat

anyone up to a chat this evening?

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2 separate conditions

I joined this group a while ago and this is the first time I am posting something. I went into cardiac arrest in April of the year. My husband started CPR and my son called 911. It took 29 minutes to revive me and I was in a coma for 2 days. I am know doing very well. I received my ICD 3 days later. I have 2 separate conditions. First I have LQTS and am going through genetic testing. Second I have dilated cardiomyopathy. I new I had a enlarged heart just didn't know what it was called tell I we...

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Jessie

Hi jessie,
just looking at your latest pictures.... I hope you are tallking about last Christmas... and not been opening your presents early this year !!! Santa will be cross if you have he he. Peter.N

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<;) Feeling better!(:>

Hi Everyone.....
Hey I have lost 4.5 pounds! Who says there is nothing good about being so sick hee hee. I am feeling much better toady. I am very lightheaded and a bit more dizzy than usual. hee hee That was for Peter N.! However I am better. My Dr. wants to see me A.S.A.P. Today at 1:20 pm Kansas time. Guess I have put a scare into him.... He doesn't like it when I get sick. ;-(

I would like to thank all you special pacers who took the time to look in on me and wish me...

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Another Question

Has anybody felt tired even after a week from surgery? Also did anyone have a tightness below the pacemaker? Its hard to explain but I am just curious.

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family

tonight i have been feeling kinda blue, down in the dumps, i'm sure you all know what i mean. nothing and everything the matter ya know lol?
well, for the first time i have really looked at the photo album, and now i am sitting here crying like a baby.
no one in my family has every had a pm or even knew what they did until i received one, so no one really understands what we go through.
i have always believed that family doesn't always mean blood relatives and tonight this photo a...

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Magneto interference

Hi PM Pals

I went to the woodshop today to get some timber with Brian. We were looking through the racks to find what we wanted and the woodcutting/planing machine was going. Suddenly I said I gotta get out of here I feel funny in the chest. Brian said the machine had powerful magnetos. It took me all of halof an hour to settle down. Anyone able to help me over this.?

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One Last Surgery

Hey Everyone,

So I just wanted to let you know that I am getting ready to have Surgery #6 in January. This time it has nothing to do with my heart, amazing isn't it.

During a routine check up they found another Birth Defect called Intestinal Malrotation. To prevent me from having an emergency operation to fix this if my gut ever turns they decided to fix it now.

I honestly thought I was all done with Surgery and any medical problems when I had my pacemaker put b...

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Work after surgery

Hey all,

I have a question about returning to work after surgery. My dr. mentioned I could go to work the next day after surgery if I wanted. I want to take things slow as I'm sure I'll be very sore, so I'm taking five days off (six if you include Christmas) plus the weekend. My job is pretty sedentary (I'm an accounting supervisor), but I will have folders to carry back and forth. What experiences do you guys have with going back to work that soon? Did you feel motivated to work...

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¡¡¡¡HOME WITH THE FLU¡¡¡¡¡

Hello pacer friends... I am not so good today... ;-(
I have been reading the wonderful post of caring and support this morning and it brings me comfort. I am sicker with the flu than ever before. It is getting better today... at least ... let's just say the tummy part has subsided for awhile.
It brings me to a question... Has anyone been really sick with the vomiting and had their heart go completely mad for a few minutes? Mines does then I get really dizzy and want to faint. I don...

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need some words of encouragement

Hi Dear Friends

I am in a really bad slump righ now and I need some words of encourgement. First I want to say thank you to the friends that I have made through this club. I email several of you and you always make my day!

I'm having my pacemaker replaced between Christmas and New Years. This will be my third but it has been 13 years since my last replacement. I really am facing some difficult times in the next week or two...the death of a dear family member that will be...

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look above

hi look above at private messages and you will under member menu see new messages. you need to have support . i don't have a defib just a pacemaker but others have. write a story about yourself and people will respond. you just might learn something. click on post message and tell your story todd. many want to help here. it will get better take care jessie

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Stress in neck

I was just curious, after having surgery has anyone gotten stress in the back of their neck? And it causes you to feel lightheaded? Not sure if that is the cause, but just curious.

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~~One of those days~~

Hi Everyone,
I have just had a remarkable day.... I had to go to the Docs for a blood test quite early.... and the staff at desk were so pleasant and kind ..then in to see the nurse who stabbed me with a needle about 3 foot long and she was a gentle as a kitten ..and I thought how pleasant it restores your faith in mankind....

I came home and read my mails from my pacerfriends which is what I live for these days.. and then jumped on my mobility scooter and down to the post office...

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What a view...

Cathryn! I am in awe that you see these whales in your own backyard! For those of you who are wondering what on earth I'm talking about, check out the member gallery and see Cathryn's picture of the Orca whales. Holy cow-- where do you live and when can I move there? You must feel like you're on an adventure every day! How beautiful!
Bambi

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i am beside myself

i am beside myself waiting for dominique to return from france. she doesn't know i am going with my husband to western canada for christmas with our daughter s-i-l and grands. also his my son in law's parents will travel west and his sister her hubbie and their baby boy. i hope she had a great holiday in frnace and now i want her home. lol lol i am not one bit ready fro christmas but i can do it quickly. love to all my pacemaker friends and have a wonderful christmas season love, jessie

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chat

any one wanna chat for a bit?

pat

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You know you're wired when...

You can shop longer than the Energizer Bunny.

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My cardiologist is brilliant and after lots of trial and error got me running. I finished this years London Marathon in 3hrs 38 minutes.