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hello everyone again

hello i got on last nite and gave a update on my health
and if any one want to talk email me here and we can commumicate that way also a couple of people are new asking me a question or two so i will try to answer them
I live in nebraska city nebraska my hospital is BLGH in Lincoln nebr my dr is Dr Miller A real nice guy
as for my issues I had a pacemaker and a diefibilater 6949 medtronics it got put on recall after I had my issues
My pm and defid went off 11 times...

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us military

I was wondering if any has experience with a pacemaker and the US military. I am getting ready to go some tests and the doctor thinks I will need a pacemaker. I am in the military and was wondering what kind of complications I will have with that. Thanks!

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chat anyone

up for a chat go and stay for a minute this site takes so long to navigate or is it my puter

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pulling hair out

lo am i the only one who is getting really frustrated with the chat room by the time i have type something and it has sent it the person has left and i type pretty fast errrrrrr

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I'm still here

hello everyone just letting you all know that I'm still around doing alright no issues since I had my pm and defib removed in may of 08 I still worry alot about the issues but I can live with it .
I come here now and then to read and give advice if I can this is the best *** site around here many people here to help out
I know it helped me when I needed someone to talk to theres just some things better writtin than said
right now I'm dealing with lawyers about all th...

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MY checkup a question

Hello there:
I went to my cardi,this week. Did a check on my ICD/PM.
All looked good there. But she said I am going into cardi-arrest.
She also gave me Lasix+potassium. I have to weigh myself every a.m. Anyone else out there that has the same problem?
Also how do I find out if my PM is turned on or off. Forgot to ask, got the print out though. What do I look for. Asking this question because I was suppose to have only the ICD implanted, but they implanted the combination whic...

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Not your PM or heart

Hi Everyone,

Well i went to ER on Thursday, short of breath,chest pressure
dizzy ect. They kept me overnight did a ekg and blood work told me its not heart or PM related and sent me home with pain meds.

Still have the pain though not as bad still short of breath and they told me to follow up with my family dr. in teo weeks.

Where do I go from here??

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Denise

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Diagnosis off work

Went to my cardioligist wednesday for a followup after the week prior adjustment. Had been off from work a week. Breathing was a little better, getting fatigued after little excersion, lightheaded, and getting dizzy. Made no adjustments, told me in no uncertain terms I shouldnt even be here, told me I probably will not be able to do any physical labor as what i had been doing, and he wanted me to go on disability. he is adjusting my medication upping my coreg dosage, and will keep raisiing as lo...

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Hey Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello! Thanks to the people who responded to my test result post, I appreciate the support! :) I was just reading the post about Halloween and let me just say this- PEOPLE HERE ARE NUTS!! I guess that's why I fit so well here!!! :) :) I just remembered, I have to play at a dumb football game on Halloween and we don't get finished UNTIL 10:30 THAT NIGHT! I do kina want to go because my school and where my dad teaches are HUGE rivals and we're both very good this year. I'm am a gigantic band geek,...

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Pookie Update

Hi Everyone!!!

Just a quick update to let you all know that I'm still around.

I've been busy taking care of the world's worst head cold. I hadn't had one in about 8 years and I forgot how miserable it can be. I'm almost better now (one week later) other than having Kleenex nose! (You know when you blow so much your nose starts to fall off and it gets all raw.) Guess I've been doing a lot of snoring at night too according to hubby!!! How attractive!!!

Oh.....

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ANGELIE

Has anyone heard back regarding Angelie? She got me worried yesterday with her posting.............

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxx

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Beta Blocker

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081024/hl_nm/us_beta_blockers_1

Another strike against Beta Blockers

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Anyone Know?

Hi All,
just wondering if anyone has heard from Sharon (auntiesamm)

I have not seen a posting or comment from her for a while now,unless I have missed something. Peter.N

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NEW PACEMAKER USER

Hello, I had a pacemaker put in on the 13th. I have TONS of questions but right now I need to know something that is scaring me. I *think* my doctor set my limit for 65. My pulse just registered 64. Does that mean the pacemaker isn't working?? Someone please answer. I'm scared.
Thank you.
Victoria
victoriab7@sbcglobal.net

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Any street cops out there?

Going back out on the street tomorrow finally after almost 4 months after triple bypass in June and ICD last month. Could of retired but only at 50% and there aint a whole lotta jobs out there right now to make up the difference. Plus I dont feel like retiring just yet. Anybody else out there workin the streets after an ICD?

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Halloween!

Hi, this year I think my costume is simply going to be my usual nurses scrubs with a little twist.... a bit of an electrical cord hanging down from underneath my top! ha ha... easy and effective. Plus... some nutter is going to believe it is how I recharge my pacemaker! ha haaa That's when I get to laugh at them!

How about anyone else???? Idea/suggestions for a ICD/PM Halloween costume?... I'm sure everyone would like to hear your crazy ideas!

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Over the hump

I walked a mile today for the first time since having my electrical storm back in 2006. Other than feeling dizzy when I got off the tread mill, I felt a sense of satisfaction I can't begin to explain. I came home, ate lunch and took a nap. I was pretty sore after my nap but my mind set. ...the hurt felt good. Fighting to get my ICD taken out though an uphill fight was the best choice I could have made for me.

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When

Support team,

My Dr. stated I could not raise my arm for two weeks and that I needed to take a bath. The bandages are still on, when does the lump go away and when can I take a shower without any worries.

Coach D

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FLORIDA HOLIDAY/ Travel Insurance

Thanks for your replies!

I have just booked with Karma Insurance.com and they were very reasonable!

Ok, as some of you know, I am going to Florida for Christmas and New Year ..... I am already meeting up with Tracey E and family and soooo looking forward to it..... and just wanting to know if there are any other people who would like to meet up...... I am willing to travel within Florida!! to meet up!!!

Ok, you all take care and chat soon!

Love &...

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TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR GERRY THE PACEMAKER!

Help! can anyone recommend a good insurance company for my forthcoming holiday to Florida for 3 weeks..... that is not too expensive?

So far I am being quoted around £400 because of Gerry the Pacemaker!! eeeek!

Any advice please throw my way! Thank you very much!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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