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first pacemaker

Hello, my father has just had his first pacemaker fitted 4 weeks ago at the age of 76, all i know about it is its a 3 wire type and has a combined defribrillator, the problem is that he actually now feels worse, he has been back and had it adjusted but still feels worse than before he had it fitted, my question is, is this normal, are pacemakers complex to set up, his doctor has mentioned he may have to switcht it off, has anyone else experianced this kind of problem, our family are obviously ve...

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ICD Repositioning

Hi There - I wrote in several weeks ago about a problem with my defibrillator. As it turns out, it is not infected, but has come out of the subpectoral pocket and is pushing through and a point of it is quite clearly just under my skin. It is causing me a lot of pain and numbness in my arm. I went to see my EP and since it is not infected, her response to me was to "deal with it" until it is ready to be replaced in approx. a year or so. I was quite upset with this response and don't know wh...

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Battery running low

A friend of mine is due for a new pm in Sept/08. She has been short of breath for some months and has been checked out. Supposedly she is ok. Well, I was wondering if there is a possibility that when your pm battery is reaching the end of it's life, if it can cause any problems, like sob. Could the pm not be functioning as well as it should? These may be dumb questions but I'm willing to risk it. lol......
tia

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Hybrid Automobiles

There has been a lot of press lately since the price of gasoline is skyrocketing about hybrid cars and possible side effects to folks with pacemakers. I guess while the car is not running with the use of the gasoline engine it creates a significant electromagnetic field. Does anyone drive a hybrid or has anyone been affected by the EMF?

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^*^*^* A BIRTHDAY WISH! *^*^*^

TO:

Todd Harris ( tah1432 )
May 22, 1970. 38 years young!

A little Birthday math.
U + 2 ( day ) = Hap E B ( day )

It all adds up to: HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
I hope you have a great day Todd.

~ Dominique ~

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help

I am new to having pacemaker/dibulator. I had mine done May 2006 no problems until Sat. 2008 I started getting zapped. Went to the ER showed that it never went off, labs came back ok. No one seems to have an answer why I keep getting zapped. Any help? Going to the Heart Dr. on Weds. May 21.

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Getting back to training

I am four months removed from having a PM implanted and am desperately trying to gain the confidence to get out and begin training again for a triathalon I was planning on running in June before my episode.

My EP assures me that I am good to go, but when I run I feel as if my heart skips or something. As a result I slow down or walk and just do not seem to be making progress. Again, the EP assures me that everything is OK.

Has anyone else experienced this?
How have y...

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:)

Its my pacemaker birthday today :). 3 years with my little metal friend haha and boy has it made a difference.

heres to another 70 years pacing at least. :)

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Great Book!!!!!!

Hey, just wanted to teel you guys about an AWESOME book my cardiologist recommended. It is called Walk on Water and is by Michael Rhulman. It's about pediatric cardiac surgery. WARNING: gory, but it is SOOO worth it! Please read!

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kelsieb

Hey, kelsieb. If you are there, I don't know if any of my things got through to you, but every time I try to message you, the dang computer won't let me. My name is Sydney, and I am 13. I have CHB and recieved my first temp. PM at 15 hours. Sorry if I'm being redundant, but I really want to talk to you!

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Thrombosis After AV Node Ablation

I spent last evening in the ER, with a red, swollen and very sore leg. My leg has been minimally sore for four days but yesterday was much worse.

It's a thrombosis, a big one, one month post-op....unusual but obviously can happen.

I'm to return to the hospital today, for an ultrasound and doppler to see how "bad" the thrombosis is and to decide upon treatment.

Needless to say, this is a bit disheartening and frightening.

I hope that this is just a b...

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About chat

Hi folks

Just to let you all know that when I get towards the bottom of the page on Chat I have difficulties and get locked out and can't log in again. It is a nuisance as it is usually at the point when the conversation gets interesting. So to all of you who chat to me I do not intentionally leave and walk out on you. If there is outstanding chat I will send a message and finish the information we were talking about. Have a nice day all. Billie

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For Jessie

It is 6.55am her Thursday morning I will meet you in Chat

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Back training

Hi

I am starting back to my jogging and weights. I am taking note of a training program for getting back. I run 60 secs walk 60 secs for 20 mins - this is for the first week, second week graduates to more running.

I did this and also lifted some weights. I have had an all clear from the cardiologist after a stress test on a bike to see if I was OK. This evening when I had just finished lifting light weights then went to lay down, my heart went out of rhythm for about...

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I REALLY messed up !!!

I went on my first holiday of 3 for the summer.....I thought I had it all together..and with all your all's help I thought I was ready.......I feel like a fool...I am a grown women...and I messed up !!!1 We went on several tours in DC...and had a great time...the day we went out on our own to one of the Smithsonian Museum's ....oh my gosh before I knew it I had passed thru the security door !!!! When I got on the other side I realized what I had done.....I just stood their and wanted to cry.....

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Back Again

Hello all again... I was here a year ago with a posting "Told I need a Pacemaker". To keep this short I got several opinions and found a doc who was on the board for determining the criteria for pacemaker surgery. He told me I didn't meet the criteria then.

..Here I am about a year later and went for my follow up and all checked out fine. The funny thing is for the entire year I didn't have any skipped beats (noticeable to me that is) worked out and felt great. The day after I met wi...

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One Year

It's my first anniversary. Boy! Going from 36 BPM to 66 BPM is SOME difference. I feel so much better (dare I say "normal"? or what I feel is pretty darn close). Best wishes to all you fellow pacers. :-) Barbara

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need to know

since having this thing I have to start a new career, I was a truck
driver for many years, and in the state of Ohio I don't know about any other state but, I can't get a medical card . A truck driver can't drive without one. So I've have to start all over again with a new career, Don't know where to start . Thought about being a cable
tech. But that involved being around wires,and electrical boxes, stuff, so let me know?

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new lead placement

I have had my PM for 6 months and in 2 days I will have surgery to replace a ventricle lead that is not well situated ( It is touching my diaphram and not giving enough stimulation to the ventricle.) 3 questions:1- my surgeon is going to leave the old lead in because she is concerned that trying to pull it out could result in pulling out some heart tissue also. Any feedback on this? 2- I was reading one of the messages in which the PM was under breast tissue and I would like to know if this is...

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Bra strap/ seatbelt pads

I am thinking on buying the pads for my bra and seatbelt....I find some of my bras hurt to wear and I drag my seatbelt under my breast.....anyway I was wondering if the pads really help. Are they comfortable....thank you

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My pacemaker was installed in 1998 and I have not felt better. The mental part is the toughest.