I'm 32 and just had a Defibrillator and Pacemaker

Are there any people around my age that have some type of equipment for their HEART or in it ? I started having Vtach episodes and passing out when I would go into VTACH so my cardiologist diagnosed me with prolonged qt syndrome cause still unknown. We're currently waiting on genetic test results. I just had a dual lead defibrillator pacemaker combo put in 7days ago. I was just wondering if any other younger bionic hearts are on this forum. I look forward to talking with everyone on Here.
ASHLEY

6 Comments

I am 38

by PANCAKE - 2016-02-29 03:02:39

Hi Ashley, I am 38 years old and I got a dual lead pacemaker 1 week ago...I am here if you want to talk. I found out I had heart problems only 3 weeks ago, heart block third degree. Life happens when we don't think about it!
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25 year old checking in

by Sarbear - 2016-02-29 07:02:46

I'm 25 and had a dual lead pacemaker put in about a month ago. I hope you are feeling well after the surgery-you should be back to (better than) normal in no time!

I'm an old hand!!

by Rinnde - 2016-02-29 09:02:30

Hey there!! I'm a tad younger than you at 37. I've had a permanent PM since age of 3 and just had my 5th replacement. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have...if I can!! Hope you are well and coping ok.

32 when I received my pm

by voylesronda - 2016-02-29 11:02:33

Hi, I was 32 when I received my PM. My boys were only 2 & 4 at the time. I will say I had a bit if depression right after I received it, I think because it was such a shock. It did take almost a year to get good "settings". It was hard at first, I was a stay at home mom with two little boys. All the meds seemed to make me too tired and my boys just couldn't understand. Finally after about a year and a half things started to settled down. I am going in next week for my first PM change. My first PM lasted 13 1/2 years! That's unusual I hear. Good luck to you! The last thing I will say is stand up for yourself in regards to your drs. You know how your body feels. Don't take a " I don't know" .

I'm 34

by barnet38 - 2016-03-01 02:03:29

Hi! I have congenital complete heart block and revived my first pacemaker when I was 17, my second at 25, and will be going in for #3 on just a few weeks. I have been able to live a completely normal life with my pacemaker.

23 with a pacemaker

by xoxoashhh - 2016-03-02 12:03:26

I'm Ashley as well and I am 23. I was fitted with my 1st pacemaker 2 months ago for SSS.

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