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Problems with uploading today

Hello fellow Pacers,
Question for anyone.... I can't seem to upload any pictures onto the Member Gallery. I go through all the steps but then the picture never shows up!.... I am growing concerned that I am not following directions correctly. (I have been accused of this before hee hee)
Can anyone shed some light on the situation?

Thanks, Pacergirl ;-)

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Gallery Problem

Hi:

Apparently there is a glitch in the gallery. I am 2 hours away from a place where I can fix this, but it will be taken care of shortly.

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For Smitty ;-)

Hi Smitty, in reference to your photos..... I personally don't see much difference from the first photo and the one taken 35 years later.... other than the hair. Have a great day, pacergirl

p.s. May I add, you look very handsome in the suit, or is that a tux? I can't see the photo now because I'm writing this! he he

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My 2nd. Birthday or anniversary.

I like to call it birthday because my pacemaker was like getting a new life. I just celebrated my 2nd birthday. I stayed at the same hotel I was at when I had my episode 2 years ago. That led to emergency surgery and my shiny new Medtronic. My wife and I had the dinner that we were going to have just before I got sick. That afternoon before dinner I had my 2 year check-up and all was basically well. My usage went up from 38% to 56% but it is only taking 3/4 volt of power to be paced the Doctor l...

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unhappy :(

Hi, everyone just lettting everyone know of my recent up date on my situation, as most of you know that I've been suffering from chest pains & thinking that it was to do with the size of my breast's and wanted to investigate about the possability of having a reduction.
Well I went to see my cardiologist this morning to discuss the situation, unfortantly he was not very helpful and just exsplained that it was not adviseable to have another operation on my breast, fare enough I excepted this...

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Med. alert

Just wondering how many have a medical alert bracelet for a pacemaker? Is it a good idea or not to have one? Thanks Stacy

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heart hailure

I had a bi-ventricular pacer implanted on 07-09-07 also ICD. I have been pace maker dependent for almost 20 yrs. I pace upper chambers 85% and lower 100%. The implant did not go as well as they had hoped I only got one lead and the hope was that it would help pace the left ventricle in addition to monitoring the ICD. My ejection fraction remains unchanged after 3 months. The next step if I elect will be the chest leads applied directly to the heart.My ejection fraction is 20%.
Anyone out th...

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Member Photo Gallery

The gallery is live so find a digitial photo of yourself. To view photos of other members and upload one of you, just click "Member Gallery" [4 lines below Clubhouse on the left side] after logging on.

I wish to thank all members who donated to this cause. Only with your generosity was the installation of the Member Gallery possible.

Enjoy,
Blake

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Blimey!

Look at all these missed b-day announcements. This needs to be taken care of immediately.
In light of some down time due to recovery, I'm able to come online and make up some lost time...or posts. So, with that said, my apologies for these late announcements, but HAPPY (late) BIRTHDAY to the following pacers!

1. *Jessie: September 5, 1941
2. *Mimi: September 8, 1948
3. *Colleen: September 8, 1960
4. *Debra (bambi): September 13, 1956
5. *Suze: Sept...

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PACEMAKER REPS

I keep seeing over and over that there are reps for pacemakers that some are meeting with or talking to them and having them check their pacemakers. How do you find a rep? I would appreciate all the info I could get, seems the doctor's don't tell you these things. I've had my pacemaker for 3 weeks now. I was feeling great at first, but now I get chest pains, sob, and I'm tired. Not sleeping well either. My doctor says this isn't normal so I had a chest xray done and a 24 hour holter. I'm waiting...

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anxiety and meds

I wanted to post what I'm dealing with and to see if anyone has dealt with it. Two weeks prior to getting my pm via the ER I was feeling lightheaded and dizzy at times. I went to my gp who said I may either need a pm for bradychardia or I may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety. I was 47 and due for a midlife crisis I guess. So I opted for Paxil. The medication was very helpful following the operation(I had my first panic attack afterwards), but now I have decided to go off it after 7 month...

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If your Dr. or Rep. had only told you.....

I see that a lot of members were sent home from the hospital without much information from their doctor or PM representatives. What are a few things you wish they had warned you about?
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Driving

I just have a question. I am new to the site, and I think it is a wonderful site. My question is , how long after the Implant o f the pacemaker can I drive?"

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RECALL PACE MAKER 6949

HELLO OUT THERE DOES ANY ONE ON HERE HAVE A PM THAT IS ON RECALL
I HAVE ONE THAT HAS THE DAMAGED WIRE I HAVE THE 6949 MEDTRONIC WITH THE 65 CM WIRE
MY PM WENT OFF 11 TIMES WITH IN 12 HOURS 8 WITH IN ONE MINUTE AND THEN THE NEXT MORNING AROUND 10 AM LUCKILY I WAS AT THE HOSPITAL THE SECOND TIME THE HEART DOC PUT A MAGNET ON IT TO STOP THE SHOCKS AND SENT ME TO THE HEART HOSPITAL TO HAVE THE UNIT SHUT OFF FOR NOW RIGHT NOW MY PERCENTAGE OF HEART IS AROUND 40% WAS 15% 22 MONTHS AG...

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Aching left arm

I am a Newbie, but old (77). I am not very familiar with the terms used, so please enlighten me. I had a Medtronic two lead pm installed in December of 2006. It was done because my heart paused for several seconds while I was in the ER because of prolonged atrial fibs. It is my understanding that it only kicks in if my heart rate gets very low, about 40 I think. I am not sure about any upper limits.

I was in afibs about 60% of the time for 6 weeks after installation. Then the...

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Help

Hi Evita,
I am brand new to this wonderful website, and I am also a Pacemaker patient. I thought I might be able to assist you with my situation as I am a full time flight attendant. I am very active and healthy. Surprisingly, I fainted three times in one day July '07. My husband rushed me to E.R. where I was diagnosed with Bradycardia & Sick Sinus. (My symptoms were very similar to your husbands.)
After my quick recovery time, my Dr. gave me the "thumbs up" to return to wo...

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I am so excited about the PM club!

I am new to the PM club today and I must say very excited! After my first PM in 1999 I asked my dr if there was a support group of any type. He thought I was joking...not cool! What is cool is I found all of you--years later, but that's okay--I found what I knew had to exsist! Thank you for willingness to share your experiences and for your support I see in your responses. I hope I am fortunate to communicate with many on this site! My pacemaker changed my life in so many ways! It was like...

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Remote control

Good Morning!
Sure we're battery operated but my previous husband asked if my PM came with a remote control! LOL! :)
We've remained friends and he's still is a great support to me!
Enjoy your day!
The Bunny---and yes, we we all keep going and going and going.!

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A Message to the Living

Good evening All,

I had my 3rd follow up today and rythem and BP are great. And to continue on this journey its time to say good bye for now. I have found that this is truely a life altering experience and I have found a very nice peace and calm with this. I have faced mortality unlike folks without their bunnies, and know what it means to be alive. To feel, to know that with each cup of coffee and each trip to the bathroom I am alive.

I am here and will be now fro many...

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Not sure

Hi all,
I had my PM put in in Mar 2007.I am 38 YO M.
I have been told months ago that I can resume swimming but I'm too scared.Reason is, that when I put my arm out straight above my head (like I would if i were swimming)I can feel the bottom left conrer of my device down towards my armpit.Like its poking out .I really don't want to risk damage to wires etc and since i did not have an Xray directly after the op,I cant help but feel a bit unsure that the positioning is ok to swim.
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My pacemaker has ultimately saved mine and my unborn child’s life for which I am thankful.