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Reply to Ferdie 100% paced

I am in complete heart block and have been since my first implant in 1999. So I probably would be considered close to 100% paced. This is my 3rd PM. Recently went into A Fib and after quite an ordeal, they found 2 out of my 3 wires had fractured. Now down to 2 wires with a possible placement of a 3rd thru my ribcage in about a month. Yes, it is scary having to rely on today's technology, but then again, I consider myself very very fortunate to even be here. hang in there!

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100% DEPENDENT ON PM

I HAD MY FIRST PACEMAKER INPLANTED IN JAN 2001,AND HAVE HAD BATTERYS CHANGED ONCE
IN 2005. I ALSO WAS TOLD THAT I AM 100% DEPE-
NDENT ON MY PACEMAKER,AND THAT WITHOUT
IT I WOULD DIE. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW IF THERE
ARE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT ARE 100% DEPEN-
DENT ON THERE PACEMAKER. I ALSO HAVE THE
DEFIBULATER WHICH KICKS IN ONCE IN AWHILE.

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This is for the ladies.... bras

We all seem to have trouble finding comfortable bras. Have any of you had any luck with the sportsbras? Would like to hear your results. We aren't trying to look like "sweater girls"... just be comfortable. aldeer

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SLEEPING

It seems a good idea to have your pacemaker set to a lower beat at night to help you sleep and save the battery. The idea appeals to me. However if you travel abroad which I do where night becomes day effectively , what happens then? Any comments. Cheers Peter

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PMer's Brains

Hey, I know you guys are tired of me, but I just wanted to spill my guts on things. I know this is stupid, but I was wondering if we are smarter than the average bear (not to sound conceited). My father is a biology teacher and he says scientists studied the brain capacities of people with transplants, and they actually recieve a little bit of that person's brain power. Does it work the same way for technology??? Yeah, it's stupid, but you guys sound pretty smart, and I'm not trying to brag, but...

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New member - New Pacemaker

I found your wonderful website this morning and have spent most of the day reading the posts on the various forums. How enlightening ……. I only wish I had discovered Pacemaker Club earlier.

My name is David and I am a 69 year old retired police officer. Three years ago I was taken into emergency with a suspected heart attack and during my first night in the Cardiac Unit experienced a number of heart ‘pauses’ of 6 to 8 seconds duration whilst asleep. They decided that this was due to b...

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PM and SLEEP

Has anyone had trouble sleeping since getting their PM. I used to sleep soundly for about 7 hours and since PM I sometimes sleep only 3-4 hours a night. My PM is for Bradicardia with a min rate of 60 bpm. I had a slow rate for many years and routinely was 30-40 BPM while resting. I thinking about having my Cardioligst adjust to between 40-50 BPM at night. I had my PM for about 10 month.

Any thoughts on this.
Thanks,

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accupunture

thought i'd ask the group if someone knows about the electric stimulus used often in accupunture. could it be harmful to a defib/pm. my physical therapist and chiropractor already shy away from using ultra sound anywhere above the waist.

thanks verger

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Its been forever I know!

Wow it sure has been forever! I must say I miss all of you like crazy! When I got my pacer in Jan 08......for those of you who know me, I thought I was super woman! lol Really I went from not working to working two jobs. I started tryin for a baby and i really started to live my life. welp..........it finally caught up to me!! I again feel like complete crap! Thats what I get for over doing it right?!?
Just wanted to let all of you know im still here! lol I did kinda jump off the face o...

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Search and Rescue Dog Gets PM

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L@@K!!!!!! Peter N. is having a BIRTHDAY!!!!! <:-)

Hello everyone,

I would like ask everyone to join me in wishing Peter N. a Happy Birthday! He is has been a wonderful friend to not only me, but many, many people here.

His birthday on Saturday, May 24th. So please DO NOT forget to put your party hat on and send your happy birthday wishes to Peter N.

Here is mine.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER! <:-)

Thank you,
Susie/Pacergirl

p.s.

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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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:)

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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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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You know you're wired when...

Your favorite poem is “Ode to a Cardiac Node”.

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