Geting better

I had always understood that SSS does not improve, so imagine my surprise yesterday, when I learned that my average pacemaker use which has been 98% for the last two years is now 82%.

The estimated battery life at last check was 6.8 years, and is now 9.9 years.

I asked the PE and he basically said, SSS doesn't improve usually, but sometimes it does. [shrug]

Because everything was so good, the PE was finally willing to approve upping my base from 65 to 70 bpm. With the increase, I feel better than I have felt in years. I felt more perky instantly and today everything, physical and mental feels easier. I feel like myself.

My cardiologist has started me on Ranexa for my brief but frequent angina episodes. Today, I walked the dog with no SOB and no angina. I've only had 2 doses so it's a little early to start celebrating, but I am much encouraged.

My thanks to this group. Without all I have learned here, I wouldn't have known to ask for the base rate to be increased. I wouldn't have known how to advocate for myself.

2 Comments

great news!

by Tracey_E - 2015-10-07 04:10:35

Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Expect the pacing percentage to go back up now that they've raised your rate. It doesn't much matter, the important thing is how you feel, and it sounds like you feel great with the higher rate.

Hi Gotrythm....

by Tattoo Man - 2015-10-07 07:10:08



..The human body is a really surprising thing......

..As is the human mind...

...Things go on that conventional medicine are still keeping tracks on....my friend Nigel, post massive spinal surgery was told that he had little mobility to look forward to...........that was five years ago.

Nigel now has a top of the range running machine..

Me...??...post open heart surgery I did my first half marathon at six months....my next race will be number 132 ..and down to near non-reliant on PM

Maybe just lucky ??

Tattoo Man

PS NLP...skills / understandings that I use on a daily basis

You know you're wired when...

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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.