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Celebrating Being Special

Hi there fella pacer dudes

I'm feeling a bit tired and anxious since being told I've got to go in and have my battery changed the week before last. I live in the UK so I'm lucky there - it's all free of charge. I think the tiredness is psychological, but I'm surprised I'm feeling anxious as this will be battery No.4 for me and I'm only 37. I've been given the 29th July as my op date. It's the day after my birthday, so how pants is that with the possibility of being nil-by-mouth on...

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Would You Get A PM If You Had ..

I have been diagnosed with possible "Sick Sinus Syndrome".
My hr stays around 32-34 bpm for the most part, whether I am sleeping or awake. I have not passed out. I do get lightheaded and dizzy.....not everyday. I thought it was my sugar getting low when i went to long without eating. My sugar is fine. I am TIRED ALL the time.
I ahve chestpain and shortness of breath...but they said it might be acid reflux...the chest pain. the shortness of breath they are not sure about.
My hr go...

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vasovagal syncope - 2nd Opinion?

Hi Guys,

I know that it is essentially up to us whether or not we decide to get a PM. But for me, I have the vasovagal syncope issue and therefore I have one of my cardiologists stating that I defiinitely need a PM and he works at Stanford and also confirmed this w/ other Stanford cardiologists and they all agree, yes.
This weekend, I had another bad dizzy spell and went into a different hospital and the cardiologists there stated, at my age 31, I should be looking into preventi...

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&&&&- L@@K AT WHAT WE HAVE TODAY!-&&&&

A BIRTHDAY ! Belly321 is 47 today !

Secrets to staying young.

Being happy and achieving success, laugh everyday, hold on to your dreams, grow up - don't grow old, have no regrets, find opportunity in every change.
DAN CLARK.
Motivational Keynote Speaker.

Here is wishing you stay just the way you are; Young at heart.
Have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

~ Dominique ~

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Where is the Clinic

What is the name of the clinic in I think is in Cleveland that is suppose to one of the best for pacemaker problems? jm

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Divorce and new relationships with PM

I am looking for a bit of support. Sorry if I drone on.

I have just gotten divorced. It was not something I wanted, but, due to the circumstances, it had to happen. I can't say that "I am already looking for someone" I know there is a lot of healing to be done before I can even think about that.

However, my question is this. Is it fair for me to start a new relationship with someone since I have a serious heart condition? Also, I am 42, does anyone even want that ty...

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My heart's back...

Hello all. I went to have my interrogation the other day and the nurse that does the interrogation found something that shocked the both of us. When she was checking my battery she noticed that my heart was trying to beat on its own. You have to understand that I had an AV ablation trying to fix my fast irregular heartbeats and after that my lower heart wouldn't do anything, so now I have 'my little friend'. She adjusted it where the pacemaker would only kick in when my heart wouldn't beat after...

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MRI-friendly pacemaker is being tested

Sign me up! :-)

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/6762/

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Soft Touch

Just had mine put in. Does that softouch pad for the seatbelt work and worth the money?

Thanks

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How paranoid should I be?

I just had an ICD put in on Thursday afternoon. So far, I have had no problems with recovery. The pain was minimal, and I even went out to eat with friends Friday night. I have even been able to sleep on my right side with a pillow under my arm.

My girlfriend is very concerned about me lifting my left arm. I am trying to be careful with this, but as you know you can sometimes forget. I know all the restrictions that are issued after implantation. Has anyone had one of the leads come o...

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Extraction

I am having a tooth extracted July 3. Anything special I need to say or do before hand? The whole ICD thing is new to me and I've learned so much form this site I never heard from my cardiologist.

Redd

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Pain in the center of chest.

Well hello my fellow pacers.
Surgery went as expected, the first 24hrs was horrible. Pain was so bad. I came home and had to go back to ER due to Allergic reaction to the Dressing, caused me to have blisters on the outline of the dressing. Now I'm back home and now when i take a deep breath or laugh, i have a pain in the middle of my chest like I was intubated or something. It hurts kinda bad, They did a Xray before I left, could it be possible to have my EP doc told me today that if any th...

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FANTASTIC 1 HOUR VIDEO

For those of you who have or are contemplating cardiac resynchronisation therapy, another words a biventricular pacemaker with or without an av node ablation there is a wonderful 1+ hour video to watch on your computer. Just type in .Wake Forest Biventricular Implantation . in google and the first hit should take you to the site. Click on view live webcast and off you go. If you dont like seeing surgery dont visit the site.
Cheers Peter

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Teslar Technology in Watches

Does anyone know anything about watches with Teslar technolgy and whether or not they interfere with pacemakers? I bought a Philip Stein watch but did not realize that there may be some interference with my PM. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dahlia

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pookie

would you like to chat for ten? jessie

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I Made It!!

Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who was encouraging along the way.
I ran the triathlon this morning and finished 39 seconds ahead of my overall goal.
The great thing was that my wife and boys made it just in time to give me a big cheer when I needed it the most!
If I could offer any encouragement to those reading this post it would be to never sell yourself short, and to continue to seek ways to do the things that you love. Just because we have received a PM or ICD do...

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lots of questions????

i've had stents put in. and that improved my blood flow, now they say my hearts is weak? i might have to have PM put in?? that kind of scares me. how much time will i be off work for the surg.. and recovery?? i heard so bad storys about PM's. but it's better than alternative my DR. said could happen to me.. looking for some kind words, and what to expect, after if i get one??

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Post Defibrillator Shock Support

i had my icd implanted may of 07...aside from the lil bump i feel in my chest i dont even realize its there...until THURSDAY June 26, 2008 at 10:42 pm...i got a major reminder and thank GOD too. Looking thru the net..i came across an article that described my feelings almost to a T. Since that shock was delivered ( a warning ..then 2 shocks one behind the other)...ive been in a basic panic high anxiety state. Spent the night in the hosipital to await for the doctor to do a reading on my icd......

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AIRBAGS AND PACEMAKERS

A number of people have been killed by their airbag whilst driving. However the overwhelming majority of airbag deaths occur in drivers who are not wearing their seatbelt. A lot of cars these days have an on off switch to stop the airbag deploying.
Statistics show that airbags save infinitely more people than they kill. What about pacemaker patients?
The recommendations are -
1. Always wear your seatbelt. (This is because it helps you keep a safe distance away from the airbag when...

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Question for women in menapause

I want to have menopause chemically induced. I went to see an OB gyn about this and he decided he didn't want to do it. I have an ICD. It is for the potential onset of SCD due to an arrhythmia problem. Nearly every v-tach event I have had has been within 48 hours of the beginning of a menstrual cycle. Other v_tach events have occurred when I exert myself too much.I haven't had any serious problems in two years.

I am wondering if anyone else has had induced menopause?Do the women in m...

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