I got a new toy

Hello everyone,

You may have read my recent post in which I said that the Energizer Bunny had died. On December 21, after 10 years, I got a new pacemaker. Two days later, I received a box from Medtronic. It contained one of those SmartLink remote monitoring devices. I had a few things on my mind, and I just put it under the Christmas tree.

Naturally, I opened the box on the 25th and set the whole thing up.

I AM IMPRESSED. Things have certainly evolved in the last 10 years. It was so easy to download the app and get the gadget running that EVEN I (who has no idea how to use my smart tv other than with basic cable service) had no trouble! In 15 minutes, I had the thing running smoothly.

My recovery is going great, and I would like to reassure anyone who may feel anxious about a recent or upcoming pacemaker implant. This is proven technology. I have had very few issues and my last faceplant was just over a decade ago, a few days before they gave me my new  little friend.

Have a great HEALTHY, HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

2 Comments

Great News

by quikjraw - 2020-12-29 17:27:35

That's a very positive post Édouard,

Have a great new Year!

Sounds like an excellent Christmas present

by Gemita - 2020-12-29 18:25:54

Hello Edouard,

Thank you for your update.  What a wonderful  gift you have received and I hope it works well for you and keeps you in close contact with your clinic.  

I have a Medtronic Carelink facility also and must set it up although I may need to return to my clinic to get the smart phone App activated as well.  I might try without their help after your success!!

So glad your recovery is going well.  Has your new pacemaker got a name yet ??

Best wishes for the New Year to you, John and to everyone!!

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Your anxiety is normal. It takes some of us a little time to adjust to the new friend. As much as they love you, family and friends without a device just cannot understand the adjustment we go through. That is why this site is so valuable.