Thanks for the Info

Just had a PM installed 6 days ago. I am 74 and very active and worked out at least 5 times a week,trend mill,weights,pickleball etc. Annual checkout discovered extra slow rate at night with monitor that I was to wear for 30 days. The monitor was installed on a Friday afternoon and I had 3 calls from monitor station etc. and had the installation Monday afternoon.I am a newby but I have many of the things going on that are discussed in this forum such as flutter of muscles etc. Having these postings has relieved much of my anxiety. I really just want to thank everyone for sharing their experience and what I am experiencing is not unique ----

4 Comments

Not Unique

by Grateful Heart - 2014-04-27 10:04:43

It sounds like you are doing well.....good job!

Grateful Heart

That's Great!!

by Sunnydaze - 2014-04-28 03:04:52

It sounds like you're physically fit, and ready to continue down life's challenging path. Good for you!!! The PM will make that journey a site more comfortable, and easier for you. I've had my Pacemaker for 9 yrs, it was implanted when I was 54 due to a slow heart rate, I have never regretted getting it, nor have I had any issues with my device. My battery is at the end of its life, and will need to be replaced soon, I'm looking forward to another 9 years of fun.

Really slow

by JBM - 2014-04-28 11:04:48

I am not sure how slow the heart rate can become before it could be curtains,but I was down to 20 on the monitor at night and a few very limited brief spells down to 15. Because I was so active it was a bit hidden in the daytime I guess. Anyway thank you modern medical technology and an on the ball team.

All that excitement!

by NiceNiecey - 2014-04-28 12:04:44

Six days out and you're feeling this well at 74 is to be commended. It must have been exciting to get a monitor on a Friday and get your implant on Monday. They'd have probably done it sooner had it not been a weekend.

Well Done!
Niecey

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