pacemaker installed 11-29-12

Hello my name is Pat, as I am new to having a pacemaker and this club, thank you all for sharing, Wow we really are a club. I had my pacemaker surgery on 11-29-12, I had been on heart medication for the last year because of afib, had severe reaction to cardizem, allergic to all antihistimine, all neosporins and wine, and over the year on different heart medication to the point of almost not being able to work and do my job, but with Strength from God and a strong will I am doing well. I had the cardio conversion on 10-16-12 for afib heart jumped right back to afib 130 to 150, on Nov 29 had the pacemaker just installed with another heart medication, went back to Dr for ck, says we have to do A V Node ablation which was done on 1-23-13. I am heart medication free with just synthroid 112 mcg a day for thyroid disease and blood thinner pill. I am going back to work on Monday 2-4-13 any suggestions

4 Comments

Congrats

by Ernie Sera - 2013-02-02 12:02:22

I had mine since 2004. You will feel like a new person with lots of energy. Just take care and do not pick up any bad habits. God has offered you a new life take care of it.

Welcome, Pat

by janetinak - 2013-02-03 01:02:28

sounds like we have a similar history except I am not allergic to much (just some narcotics-hah) but I tried everything on the market for almost 2 yrs w/o any change in my Afib. Finally AV node ablation & PM in 2000. Changed everything for the better. Worked until I retired in 2005 the worked part time. Now just on Coumadin & a statin. Let me know if you have any questions of me. You can ask here or send a private message.

Hope you do well,

Janet

Me Too!

by Many Blessings - 2013-02-03 10:02:05

I had my CRT-P w/AV Node ablation in April. You're going to feel a lot better. There will be new things to get used to, but just hang in there and use this site for guidance whenever you need it.

I hope it brings you comfort to know my EF went up almost 20% after my PM. I'm also in a lower level of CHF, which I'm assuming dropped me down to a lower level of cardiomyopathy along with it. That's unbelievable to me since I was getting so much worse, so fast right before my surgery.

I work full time and lead a super active, fun life. I can't wait for this spring/summer to try hiking, kayaking, and a bunch of other activities that I used to be able to do. I had to stop a year or two before my CRT-P because I was getting so bad.

My only advice to you is be happy, thankful, and grateful for the wonderful second chance we've all been given. I also agree with Ernie Serta in taking care of yourself and not engaging in any unhealthy habits.

I don't drink or smoke, and I exercise every day. I keep my weight down and stay active. Oh, and keep a positive attitude! That works wonders.

Good luck going back to work. I think the distraction will help you heal. It feels good getting back to "normal" and out with people.

Blessings

17 days post 100% pacemaker dependent

by pabrown - 2013-02-09 01:02:45

ok guys 17 days post 100% pacemaker dependent, I went back to work on Monday, was a little slow at first, I work in a trauma center cath and ep lab, we see and treat anywhere between 80 to 100 patients a day, to get to my area to work, I have to park and walk about a mile to get on campus, 1st time in a year I didn't have to sit down at 3 different area's, I was a little winded by the time I clocked in. I work with some great heart Dr's,( inside joke I am their poster child). Dr set my heart rate at 60 on Wednesday, stated that I should be good for 5 years with that level. no heart medication now only my thyroid medication and my blood thinner. I am still a little weak, but I feel each day that I am getting stronger. thank you all for this support group, this is a great site. I have custody of my 12 year old grand daughter and yes I am gonna take care of myself, I feel that God and Dr Henry,have given me 2nd chance at life.

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