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Question about Michigan Blue Shield

My company wants me to re-locate from BC Canada to Michigan. We have a group plan down there with Blue Cross / Blue Shield - but we just watched Mike Morre's "Sicko" movie and (of course) now have a few concerns - particularly about "pre-existing conditions".

I've had my PM now for a year, only pacing .4% of the time (!!!) so everything looks good at the moment.

My wife has Macular degeneration in one eye, so requires monitoring by an Optomologist every year.

Ca...

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our new cat

hi we have a new member of our family. he is male . he is two years old. he is a scottish fold and he is a beautiful orange stripe with matching orange eyes. his brother lives accross the street. his first breed came about in scotland in the early 60's since then they are a very popular cat to adopt. he is passive gentle.he takes time to blend in but when he does he is yours forever. he is very very affectionate. ours is named buford. he already had the name . my brother remembered the movie in...

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Pregnancy with Pacemakers?

I am a 22 year old Female and haven't met too many younger people with pacemakers - I am still in the pediatric ward at my hospital so haven't felt too comfortable asking my doctor but have always been curious if there are any major risks or complications with pregnancy and having a pacemaker. (I'm not pregnant but it would be nice to know for my future).
I am 100% dependent on my PM.
Any advice or personal stories would be appreciated :)
Thank you!
-Angie

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Sugery

I am a little scared because on May 7, I am having surgery on my knee, torn medius. I have not had surgery since my pacemaker in 2002. I have never been scared about going under, but I guess its the pacemaker. Some advice...

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I am blown just blown away.... :-)

I truly am so blown away by everyone's wonderful, kind and inspirational messages about my recent news of the opening of my new PR/art business. I am so happy and so very thankful for the blessings in my life. I can't hardly believe it myself. It really is a dream come true. Today I spent most of the day reading and planning and then I went to a party with some friends. It has been a great day. Thank you each and everyone for being a big part of it. Your support means very much to me. Peter...

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Anybody want to chat?

I'll hang out in the shat room for a little while.

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non-commercial vs commercial

Has anyone here had any problems flying in a non-commercial airplane? I'm getting ready to fly in one of our helicopters for the first time since my implant and I'm kinda nervous. I have been in the plane a lot with the engines running and the rotor head turning with no problems. I don’t think there would be a difference between flight and the ground except static electricity but, I'm no rocket scientist. Any experiences or info would be great, thanks in advanced

Billy

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Just saying hello to everyone..

Let us all continue to pace in grace. I'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I want you all to know I'm feeling better, but, every day is a new day to be thankful for. I wake up in the morning and touch me chest to see if my heart is beating.:0)
Thank you all for being my family of hearts. May you find happiness in all that you do. Let us have a great spring and an awesome summer. God bless you all.

Christmmpace
James



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Hi Everyone

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I've been a member for a little while now and have really enjoyed the postings and words of encouragement I've read.
I wnat to Thank Jessie for writing and welcoming me to the club.
She found my story interesting and thought you mihgt too.
Last year I was diagnosed with 3 congential heart defects: Ebstein's anamoly, an associated ASD, and Right bundle branch blockage. All of this was strange for me since I was 52 when they found my "birthdefec...

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Life after pacemakers

Well, some my have noticed that I have not been very active her at the PaceMaker club recently. I have a good reason. I have been very busy making some changes in my life. An opportunity had presented it's self, a life changing opportunity and I had to make some serious decisions. A little bit about myself first... I have wanted to start my own business for a very long time.... Well, I have realized that dream! I have started my own business! When I had the emergency dual pacemaker implanted...

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chat

blue i am in chat. jess

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lead wire recall

i just got a call from my lawyer that congress passed a law for the recalled pm and defibs that the companys are not responsible for the bad products that they make
So i guess we got to live with thier mistakes and errors my machine has been broke since oct 13 07 and i had numerous trips to hospital and doctors office and addmitted 3 times so far for their mistake bad lead wire I'm going in with in the next couple weeks to get my pm and defib removed becuase i don't need it any more. my h...

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major???

i was wondering as when i had my pacemaker implanted my cardiologist told me he would give it 6months to decide if i need the pacemaker before removing it. how easy is it to remove the pacemaker?? as i know the leads attach themselves to the heart muscle so how easy or complicated is it to remove the pacemaker???? thanks chelle xxx

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1 Year

Well today it has been 1 year since getting my ICD. It hard to believe it went so fast. Last April I almost died after going into Cardiac Arrest, went into a coma and was implanted. It been quit the year. This sight has been very helpful. It been great to read others stories and know your not alone. Well I just wanted to thank everyone. Think I'll go celebrate.

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to Bunnikin

Thanks for chat. Whenever it gets to the end of the page my computer freezes up and I get locked out of chat I didn't want you to think I had just logged out on you. Perhaps admin can fix it sometime or tell us what is wrong as a lot of us have trouble being "chucked out of chat" Take care it was nice to talk to someone new. We all need each other for support worldwide. It is so great to have this site it is such a comfort to us all. Sincere wishes Billie

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Future

Wonder if any folks have been able to get rid of pacemakers by alternate means (other than death, lol) such as naturalistic methods?
Of course could see that if so, they might not still be using this club (lol).

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guidant settlement

is there anyone out there going thourgh the selltlement right now, like me is there current information on how much longer until guidant starts sending out settlement money. if there is aguidant plantiff like me you can contact me at dbrloncar44@yahoo.com

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seat belt strap

hi has anyone tried the bra strap pad or the seat belt pad? i'm really thin and my bra strap won't stay up and the seat belt is killing me. thnx for any advise.

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Hillarious!

Hey, here are some jokes to brighten your day!

A little girl asked her father,"Daddy, do all fairy taled begin with 'Once upon a time'?" Her father replied, "No, a whole lot of them begin with 'If elected I promise.'"

"Did you here about the doctor who got lost on a ski trip? Well, he stomped out HELP in the snow, but no one could read his writing.

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is it my heart???????

you lot will be feed up with me soon !!! hahaha
i want to know if the problems im having is my heart or just anxiety /panic attacks??? my probs all started when i was out shopping and all of sudden came over really unwell dizzy like im going shut down/passout for no reason .panic set in and i rushed back to my car thinking please god just let me get home. since then ive been dizzy everyday and get unsteady,headaches ,blurry vision just out of touch with the real world..and it wont go away i...

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You’re a battery-operated lover.

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I have had my pacer since 2005. At first it ruled my life. It took some time to calm down and make the mental adjustment. I had trouble sleeping and I worried a lot about pulling wires. Now I just live my life as I wish.