CRT-P

I have three questions:  I received my CRT-P on 3/13.  I had severe shortness of breath before but still have it although with less frequency and intensity.  Anyone experience the same and what was done.

I also want to know if I can drink white wine 

I have never gone to bed with an un-named heart beat.  Therefore, I feel my CRT-P should have a name.  Any suggestions?

 

 

5 Comments

What's in a name?

by AgentX86 - 2019-03-27 13:07:21

The first two are questions for your electrophysiologist and cardiologist. Why did you have shortness of breath before? A pacemaker doesn't fix every problem overnight, and some it does nothing for at all. However, you seem to have noticed improvements already, so that's a very good sign.

I don't have a name for my left arm, either, so didn't bother to name my pacemaker. How about the obvious- "Sparky"? ;)

 

Living with a CRT

by Gotrhythm - 2019-03-27 17:02:03

You're right. It's always wise to know the name of a sleeping partner, but since I don't really know you (or your CRT) I don't feel qulified to suggest a name. One member held a naming contest among family members in order to come up with a moniker.

As for wine--drink any that you want- in moderation. Enjoy life! If you drink too much, your head and your stomach will be sorry, but it wont hurt your CRT (named or unnamed) at all.

 

CRT P

by blowhard - 2019-03-28 04:55:17

Hi Emivan....you are still early in your recovery...forget the wine for a while..let your body heal then celibrate... just a glass for the starters...g-ot walking for yourself within your comfort levels.Or biking....I was surfing smal waves at 6 weeks.its very easy on the body.Allow yourself at least 3 months before taking stock ...then reassess, sounds like you gunna come good.Good luck with the specilaists...

 

What’s in a name....

by BLIP - 2019-03-31 18:44:30

Hi Emivan:

I named my PM in the hospital right before my implant surgery. I did not want the PM, literally argued with 3 cardiologists about needing it- in spite of going in and out of AV 3 block and flatlining during a previous surgery. Reason prevailed ( the doctors were wonderful, the nurses even better) and I realized that it will keep me healthy and alive. A cartoon came to my mind that my children saw when they were little: The Brave Little Toaster. So my PM is Brave Little Pacemaker or BLIP. I figured I should have a name for something that will be my very close companion for the rest of my life. But then I also named my car Sally, after the Asimov story.

What's in a name?

by Cheryl B - 2019-03-31 22:49:50

First, the wine.  Yes, a glass will be fine, but ask your doc if you feel the need.  When I first got out of the hospital, 2010,  the nurse said, "With your list of meds, you probably shouldn't have any alcohol."  But then five years later, I decided to ask my cardio doc.  He said sure.  A glass of wine once in a while is fine.  I maybe have one glass a month. My cardio doc also said I could have a beer at a Friday night football game also.  Trouble is, I don't attend Friday night football games.  Kids are grown:)  I have found that Crisp Apple Beer to taste way too good, so I only indulge once in a great while and try not to chug it down.

And for the name question?

I named my ICD Thumper, because I want it to be a cute little bunny and never stop hopping for my heart.

Cheryl B.

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