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New member post pacemaker 10/16/12 2 wks to date. Stent placement 5/15/12 after Cath pulse rate was 30 b/p elevated was on plavix and b/p med for heart also was on b/p meds lopressor for hx of Paget's Disease of the Skull since retirement 2002 now on lower b/p meds. I was admitted to hospital after holter monitor show pulse rate was not increasing was decreasing was admitted from Dr office to hospital for the pacemaker did not have a choice! So if any of you can give me support will be must grateful and thankful.

4 Comments

time will help

by Hope - 2012-10-31 10:10:57

WELCOME! You are dealing with a lot. Receiving a device without time to process what is happening is hard, but you can do it. The same happened to me, silent heart virus, 2004. We are here, and we can choose to exist or work our way through to a good life. Be true and good to yourself. Life is full of changes that can break us or make us stronger. Our devices make us stronger physically. The rest is up to us. When you have specific questions, just ask. Take care. Hopeful Heart

Welcome to the club

by Grateful Heart - 2012-10-31 12:10:36

I can't address most of your conditions, but I wanted to welcome you. As far as the pacemaker, you should hopefully notice some improvement in energy and the pacemaker will keep your heart rate from dropping like it did. It takes time to heal and get used to it all at first, but you will.

You will be hearing from others, if not tonight, then tomorrow. Ask any questions or concerns you may have, this is a very knowledgeable and kind group. You will find support here.

Welcome again,

Grateful Heart

welcome to the club

by foxlady - 2012-11-03 10:11:47

thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness and response

time will help

by foxlady - 2012-11-03 11:11:08

thank you for your welcome! It was so nice of you to understand and to give me hope for a better life

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