Angry and Depressed

getting used to it

by bridgermichael - 2017-03-19 18:05:06

hi - if you thinking "why me " if you had a drop or irregular heartbeat which was found in time you have to  realise that you needed the pm. if you had a heart block it could have lead to a blackout, heart attack or stroke so to have a unit fitted now will take away the worry of another episode - after a month or so you will start to forget you have one and pretty normal lifestyle will ensue - careful with golf - u need to adapt your follow through on a swing but any pro at a club will work with you - Mine improved !!!  as with a channelled  strike where you stop the follow through 3/4 through you can actually force more flat strike and be more accurate.

keep going - you are not alone - your one month assessment will be soon and they will adjust the parameters accordingly.

best wishes Mike 

It takes time

by admin - 2017-03-19 18:32:49

Getting a pacemaker can be an emotional journey.  It can take time to get your mind around it. I've found that talking about it with other recipients and learning about your condition really helps.  That being said, you're doing the right things.

My pacemaker actually helps me live a more quality life, not less.  I exercise 5 times a week and do anything my heart desires.  That's the case for the vast majority of recipients.  You will be able to play golf and even travel very soon.

Blake

what's next

by Tracey_E - 2017-03-19 19:59:45

You got to 72 without any serious health issues. Not to minimize what you're feeling now, but do you have any idea how rare that is and how blessed you are?? What happens next? You heal and get back to whatever you want to do, probably with more energy than you had before. It can be a harsh reality check and take some time to wrap our heads around, but most of us get past the initial "why me"'s and put it behind us, get on with our lives.

I rarely give mine a  thought. I'm 50 and on my 5th device. I ran both a 10k and half marathon in the last 3 weeks with my daughter, I do Crossfit 5x a week. In January I was cave hiking in Mexico. I go ziplining, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking or skiing every chance I get. People follow our lead. I forget mine is there and live a full, active life. No one looks at me and sees a heart patient. 

Give your body some time to heal. Give your mind some time to catch up. Then get on with it and be thankful what you have has a fix and you made it so long before being in the same boat as the rest of us. ;)

Thank you.

by betelayne - 2017-03-19 20:40:32

Thank you for the encouragement .I don't know anyone who has a pacemaker.I'm so glad I found this site.Suddenly,I don't feel so alone.The golf information is helpful,Mike.TY..yes,I have been lucky to have good health.I'm going to try to remember that.,Tracey.Blake,I should know by now that everything takes time.I feel better for tonight anyway.Bless you for your comments.

Angry

by Snowman - 2017-03-22 01:10:36

I am 60 and the same thing, got diagnosed, in the hospital, new PM, see ya later. I ride mountain bikes and race. This I thought isnt right. Why me, WHY NOT ME? I saw a women 53 years old with two knee, two hip, one elbow, one finger joint replacments. I saw another your girl with a skin conditon that it hurts for to blink. No one gets out alive. But you will probabaly now die of something else. The real question is, when you die where will you go forever. I gave my heart to Christ when I was 30 and I am annoyed that I now have to wait longer to go home.