How long have you had your pacer!

Ok. Apologies if you have seen this before but I couldn't find my email when I checked for any replies ( if any) 

Just curious to see how long people have had their pacers. I'm going into my 54th year.  Endless pacer changes and problems here and there.  However, I've managed to lead a normal life. I live in Sydney, have been married for 36 years and have 4 children. (All normal deliveries I might add)  I was 8 when I received my first and I'm 62 next week. 

I did post my story a few years ago.  If anyone is interested I can do it again...

 

 

7 Comments

Congratulations

by Vinoqi - 2018-10-05 22:42:51

Your post made my day , thank you 

Over 18 years

by Buzbuz9 - 2018-10-06 18:02:48

It's so cool to see someone who also got a pacemaker when they were young. I got my pacemaker when I was 7 months old, and I turn 19 in October so I've had mine for over 18 years now. And I would love to hear your story.

Hmm

by AgentX86 - 2018-10-06 21:20:45

Pacemaker = .75Y

Atlanta

Married = 47Y

Children = 1 (40Y, last Thursday) 

No deliveries, of any kind - no normal children, either ;-)

Age 66Y

Story?  Sure, it sounds like you could write a page-turner!

You win!

by Tracey_E - 2018-10-06 22:05:47

We've had a couple of folks pass through who have been paced 40 years (+/-) and one regular member who is over 30 years. I'll hit 25 years next April. I remember your story, inspiring! Nice to see you back. 

Yay for 54 years!!

by FaithGrace - 2018-10-07 01:01:22

I’ve had my PM 2 years and I’m 49 now.  I would love to hear your story! 

 

Nice!!

by invinhcibl3 - 2018-10-08 05:44:56

I got mines when I was 2 years old, I'm 29 this year. So 27 years. Happy birthday Buzbuz9!! 

got me beat by a long shot

by dwelch - 2019-02-12 05:06:06

first pacer 19, am 51, so a little over 30 years so far.  five devices.

You know you're wired when...

You can finally prove that you have a heart.

Member Quotes

My pacemaker was installed in 1998 and I have not felt better. The mental part is the toughest.