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Heartbeats

The day after I got my PM, this young man came into my hospital room to calibrate or whatever my PM. He walked in and told me he was going to make my heart beat faster. I told him that was conceited of him and he was too young for me anyway.

But seriously, how fast should my heart be beating? And how are you folks measuring that. By just taking your pulse? Or is there a device you are using?

What rate should I aim for and which should get me worrying?

Also, when...

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Are you a PM owner in Florida??!!

Gona be spending 3 weeks travelling around Florida for Christmas - not sure exactly where we are heading (apart from the usual kids places!!) but if you are on our route it would be great to get together for a meal and a chat???!!!

I know Florida is HUGE!!! but you never know where I may end up!!
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TRACEY!!!!!!!!! YOU ANGEL!!!

Thanks so much for ALL the tips of where to visit Florida! My son is busy downloadin...

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Cute docs

I'm soo sad that none of my doctors are hot! LOL! My mother's....now HER doctors rock! Unfortunately she is many many states away.... I can't share them with her. So...I am jealous of all you lucky pacer girls who get to salivate while getting your PM or ICD's adjusted! Keep sharing!!!!

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Long QT

Hi All,
Just wanted to ask if there is anyone in the group from England who has Long QT? I was diagnosed 4 years ago and have since spent hours on different sites trying to find someone to chat with. I have tried CRY -SADS etc.etc. but with no luck. I believe most of these sites are for sudden death in the young and the support of their families. My consultant tells me that my condition is unusual at my age -63.
Although I am well into this ICD lifestyle now and accept it as part...

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Cute docs and hunky tech guys appreciation society...!!

How about we discuss our erm...... cute, hunky guys under 'Support Groups' - only because there is not a group listed for the heading of this posting!!! ha ha ha

I have not laughed so much in a long time so thanks to all you lovely Pacer Chicks....

I am going to get on here at 8.30pm gmt most evenings if anyone is free......

Keep up the good work Pacer Chicks!!!

Love and hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxx

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What Category are these George Clooney type messages going under?

Are you putting them under "Complications"? Or "Interferences"? Or perhaps "Coping"? Or maybe "Jokes"? Or "Exercise and Sports"? Or "Support Groups"? Or "General Postings"? Or something else?

Just curious

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George Clooney type docs!!!?

I am having such a giggle reading the last few postings!!!! Well done all you Pacemaker Chicks who have bought a smile to my face!!!

We need to form a group in here and arrange to meet up in chat from time to time!!!

Let's see which one of us has the best looking doc!!!

Love and hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxx

ps. sorry to all the guys reading these latest postings!!

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look but don't touch

you know what they say one can always look. you are never too old. when we were in italy a really good looking young maitre d took my arm and called me a beautiful woman. well who can resist that. my husband of course is smirking because even at 67 i am just thrilled with this behavior. lol

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New PM and new to this forum

So happy to find this site. I play an African drum, and was returning from a band gig, me driving, the bass player in the passenger seat. I'm a 61-year-old female. Never had heart problems.

Anyway, started feeling dizzy while driving, so I pulled over stopped the car and passed out. Bass player says I was jerking around really hard seizure like. When I came to, my back was killing me so much I didn't realize I could hardly breathe. Manage to slither across the console and passenger se...

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1st PM 24th July - don't feel any different!!

Hi again!

Well, still feeling tired walking up stairs, still get the odd fluttering in my chest - well, in fact all symptoms prior to Gerry being inserted!

Often wonder, did I really need the pm (I have 2nd degree heart block) - thought I would be skipping about like a new born lamb! I know it is early days and have been back a couple of times to check on the general pacing - and all is well.

Pre op I was 35 - 45 bpm and now around 85!!

Any top tips...

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Defibrillation--Clavicle Pinch

I was defibrillated twice after receiving my ICD two years ago. Complications with the settings of the pacemaker--not compatible with my continued running. They finally did two things--implanted a third lead to get a more reliable reading from the heart and upped the limits before the pacemaker got alarmed. All was going well until this past month.

I was out running and BANG! Off went the defibrillator. Since I was running, my knees buckled and I went down on the graveled pavemen...

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Should I go

Hi Everyone
I was wondering if you all think it would be a good idea for me to go a check up with my honey. He has a pm for 2 years now and I am not sure when his next check up is but would it be wise to go so I could see and hear what happens. We have not talked about it yet I was feeling you out first to see if I should ask or not. I have never been before but I feel that I need to be more proactive and supportive with this. I just was wondering....

God Bless
Betty Jo

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reply to cabg patch

Thanks for the info on ssd sure did not make me feel the best I can't leave the house yet let alone go to work. do you use a lawyer or are you working alone.
Lenny

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TraceyE

A pm might go past the dr but not the defib they will pull the med card without that I might be able to run around town ( no money in that ) do i want to go back to work BIG ? I miss the $$$$$$ now and am fighting the paper work with SSD this could take a year.

Thanks

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A thought please

Hi All,
I am probably going to get skinned alive for this...!! as some of you not so recent member... will realise Susan "your Strange friend" (queen_beez) has not been on line recently.

Apart form her heart problems she is fighting off other Major health issues, as a lot of you already know she has had a brain tumor and it has reared it's ugly head again... she is ok but pretty much knocked out with it .
She is such a strong lady and tries to plough her way through all this...

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TraceyE

In My job I may be in the office today or part of the day then I may be on a peice of heavy equipment or drive truck work a crew but a lot of heavy hand work might be part of what I had to do.the doc. said I would not be able to do the labor and DMV will pull my Class A lic. to drive big rigs in Dec. when I have to see the co. doc for my new medical card.

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follow up on me again

the HR has gone back to 85 now ok. at rest I run around 75 or 80 bpm 105/70 bp.I know the rate will go up when I do something but the shortness of breath and pressure in the chest stay untill I go down below 87bpm my BP seams ok goes up and down it's the HR that is not right to me.I am 58 and have worked 12/14 hr a day 5 day's a week most of my life now they tell me I will not work anymore unless i stay in an office an that will not happen.

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Fail, Fail. Next?

Well, it's the weekend, and time for medical emergencies to happen.

Got a pacer June 3, and it healed perfectly for 3 months. Paper thin scar, and fit was pretty good. One day, some clear blisters appeared near the scar. One blister became bean sized, and burst. My cardio freaked, and ripped out my pacer. Implanted another one Sep 8th on the right side. It was miserable having a wound on each shoulder, and still is.

Now,,, you guessed it, the new wound is acting up. When t...

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3 days after implant

Hi had a pacemaker/defibulator put in tuesday. I know these are going to be general questions and i know they may vary but im still going to ask.
does it always stick out like it does, how long does the pain last. i also feel like im short of breath, dr tells me to take it easy and drink lots of water, they think i may have had reaction to pain meds in hospital, which they did make me sick to my stomache.
the only thing im worried about right now is the shortness of breath it actually...

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