Im here to help

My name is Brandi i am 24 and i have had 5 pacemakers and i received my first implant when i was 1 1/2. I know your thinkin shes 24 what does she know. Well remember i have had 5 implanted and I am here if anyone needs anything or someone to talk with. I'm thankful for having a pacemaker. I have been told numerous times im not gonna make it another day. First they gave me 1 day than, 2 months, 3 years, 8 years, she wont make it to graduation. Well now its i wont make it to 25. I got news for them im here to kick butt. Im here for a reason just like everyone else is. If anyone needs someone to talk to whether its someone who just received a implant or is fixin to. Just holler at me.

18 Comments

thank you

by brandi88 - 2013-06-27 04:06:06

Thank you so much for commenting me back i just joined this today i didnt know it existed im so glad it does.

Welcome, Brandi

by Hope - 2013-06-27 04:06:07

Hi! Your courage and positive attitude are an honor to you. I hope you stay with us. I am on my second ICD from a 2004 heart virus. We share, laugh and cry here together. So please join in. Hopeful Heart

aww

by brandi88 - 2013-06-27 04:06:08

thank you so much this means alot to me and i wish i could of found this sooner. but better now than later. I hope to find many friends thru this

Hi Carie

by brandi88 - 2013-06-27 04:06:37

In the small town i use to be the youngest but we now have a four year old lil boy who now has one and he has the same condition i do. People are very supportive i was lucky to go to a school where everyone respected the fact i have 4 6" scars that may stick out.. especially down my chest. I have lived with them so to me that are what makes me. thanks for commenting

Hi Brandi

by cans624 - 2013-06-27 04:06:38

My name is carie I just turned 46 I have had a pace maker for 10 years already and on my second one I don't know anyone around here where I live in Wisconsin they has a pacemaker so I was so glad I found this group everyone is very helpful you inspire me to have had a pacemaker so young you can chat with me anytime !!

Hi Brandi

by Acin - 2013-06-27 04:06:39

Your story is amazing! I'm 50 yrs old and was recently diagnosed w/dilated cardiomyopathy. I'm due to get an ICD July 16th. I've learned a lot reading these post over last week or so - I just joined this great place! Its nice to hear that you are doing well and that you seem to be coping well and you have a great attitude! Great attitudes are wonderful to have! God Bless you!

We have something in common

by bearss27 - 2013-06-27 09:06:44

Hi Brandi I to just joined this site and I am 24 but I just received my first pacemaker on 6/6/13. It is nice to know that I am not the only 24 year old out there with one. This place seems wonderful and I am very glad that there is a place like this to come and not feel alone. I look forward to reading your comments.
Mary Katherine

Great attitude

by Cindylou - 2013-06-28 03:06:05

I love your attitude Brandi,and reading your comments are very encouraging.
Cindy

welcome Brandi

by annie21 - 2013-06-28 06:06:10

i am on my 2nd pacemaker, its my best friend.

Welcome Brandi!

by TalkinCardio - 2013-06-28 06:06:36

I'm glad you joined us! I also love your attitude!
Cathy

all smiles

by brandi88 - 2013-06-28 11:06:00

Mary: im so glad there is someone i share this with. Its so hard to be in your 20s and not be able to enjoy things like everyone else can. Ive been coping with it my entire life and sometimes i understand that i can do what i want but also it hurts me so bad. my pacemaker is in my belly and has been since i was 1 because i was to small for it in my chest. i have several mess up scars from them trying new things and them not working. But to me the scars are what saved my life and i have proof of it. i have had bfs that say they couldnt take the stress of being with me and my heart condition. I just look at them and say than your not the one im ment to be with. I'm not goin to settle for someone who cant appreciate the face if it wasnt for this condition i wouldnt be the Strong person i am. There loss not mine. My friends always say my last name (strong) was given to me for a reason and i believe that everyday. I never let thiings get me down, i just look at life and smile because i could not be here the next min. Mary or anyone else if you need anything im here...

Welcome Brandi

by Grateful Heart - 2013-06-28 12:06:16

We can always use more help. Great attitude, good for you!

Welcome

by Casper - 2013-07-01 12:07:37

Hello Brandi,

What a breath of fresh air, I wish you found this site sooner, love your positive attitude.

You mentioned the 4 year old little boy in your town with the same condition, I'm sure your giving a lot of hope to his parents right now.

Welcome to this great site.

Casper

Thanks

by brandi88 - 2013-07-01 12:07:43

Yes me and the boys mom are great friends. We have been close for years ;)

Hi Brandi........

by Tattoo Man - 2013-07-02 04:07:42


......................arnt you just the kind of person that PM Club needs on its roster...

So,..where have you been all this time...have you just found this astonishing bunch of 'characters' ..??

Your story is amazing and an inspiration to people of all ages, let alone your own age group who, so often have concerns about self-image...

Please stick around with PMC..a smashing Global Family with one concern....taking care of eachother in the best way possible..I am proud to be part of this gang..

Best wishes from Tattoo Man ..UK

Thank you

by brandi88 - 2013-07-02 09:07:13

Here's a shocker for everyone :)..... My patents divorced when I was 4 years old but they have both been by my side all my life. I know divorce is wrong and what not but I have the best step parents ever. My parents get along so great. They go to dinners together and have family things together. They all help me get through alot. I'm very Thankful for my family and friends.

Hi Brandi

by Bevof NC - 2013-07-02 09:07:56

I am "blown away" by your wisdom at such an early age..I suppose it comes from all you have lived through. You must have wonderful parents. I Love that you realize that you can probably be a great help to us with all you experience and you sound like that is what you want to do..Help others. WELCOME!!! Bev

brandi...

by lubro - 2013-07-25 12:07:15

Like everyone else here, I'm totally amazed with your attitude and zest for life. Along with all the others here, let me say "welcome to the club" ...Wear you scars proudly... You've earned them...If bf's can't accept you for who you are, they are not bf's to begin with.
The most impressive thing I've noticed is that you came here not looking for anything, but offering to help others in need. Such an altruistic, caring individual you are. You're beautiful...
Glad you found this site... Like others have said, we are a community of individuals sharing our lives, our conditions, our hearts...
So happy you found us...

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