Calling UK

Am a45 yr old female from Bolton UK . Had my pacemaker fitted 30/5/15 after having a 3 day monitor on which showed up sss. All happened really quickly - turns out my heart was stopping during the night and I didn't know . Is there anybody out there from round and about ?

7 Comments

Geordie girl

by Jane S - 2015-06-22 04:06:23

Originally from Newcastle but now live up in sunny Scotland. Worked at the RVI and got my ablation done in the Freeman Hospital (16 years ago). You will notice the difference in how people from the States get their treatment. Some good some bad, at least we don't have to worry about insurance. Hope everything is going ok for you.
Jane

Still in the dark

by Juliajambutty - 2015-06-22 06:06:18

Lots to think about ...my kids have told me I stop breathing in my sleep and have done for years .. Am waiting to go back for my follow up appointment to see what's going on now ..think I am sleeping better though ..

First day for pacemaker

by RoytheBoy - 2015-06-23 05:06:46

Hi, just found this club and joined, had a dual chamber PM yesterday in Coventry University Hospital, got rushed in last Wednesday after collapsing, heart stopped for six secs, got discharged last night at 7pm, been resting tonight, just asking is it the first two or three days you just feel rough, I slept ok once I got comfortable but possibly need to be a bit more active tomorrow.

Blackpool

by PeteFindlay - 2015-06-23 07:06:25

From Blackpool, had a PM implanted about 14 months ago for bradycardia and heart block. My heart wasn't stopping at night, but was slowing to low 20s. I was diagnosed following a routine pulse-rate check before giving blood. I'd aleays had a low resting pulse, but no symptoms, so it came as quite a shock.

It hasn't stopped me doing anything after a few weeks recovery. Still fitter, stronger and more active than I've been in my 51 years!

(I went to school in Bolton - a looooong time ago!)

Hi Julia

by IAN MC - 2015-06-23 12:06:44

I am a Geordie who moved to the South East , so we Geordies have got you surrounded !

I also have Sick Sinus Syndrome. You may need a few attempts to get the settings right with SSS ; let us know how you get on. Chances are with SSS that your heart rate doesn't increase with exercise the way it should so you may need a feature called "Rate Response " switching on.

My car once broke down in Bolton - a looooong time ago.
The AA were great !

Welcome to the club

Ian

The mines

by rossjackson01 - 2015-06-24 04:06:56

Hello. Welcome to the fold. Did they let you out of the Jam Butty mine into the daylight? Is that how they found out your problem? Yes, I've worked with Ken.

There are many of us in the UK, in fact from all over. This site is so friendly and full of information.

Regards

Ross

Hi Julia........

by Tattoo Man - 2015-06-24 05:06:21


...................I am glad to know that you now have a pacemaker...best of luck.

You will be surrounded by people with pacemakers...its amazing just how many there are out there.

Myself, I'm a soft Southerner but all of Mrs TMs family come from Fleetwood and a great gang they are...we were there just a few days ago for a big family party.

Best wishes

Tattoo Man

















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