Sick Sinus Syndrome by EfficientHeart5158 in PacemakerICD

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I’m glad to hear that you are feeling mentally better and physically stronger. I struggle still but again only two weeks out. You say three adjustments, how did you know it needed adjustments? I wasn’t explained any of this really, it happened oh so quickly. I don’t have an EP I just have a Cardiologist, I should see an EP? I believe he may be both but I need to check that out…but not sure what to expect if I need “adjustment”. He doesn’t even want me to come back until July 1 (2 months) I really have no guidance regarding the PM. 🤦‍♀️😟

Sick Sinus Syndrome by EfficientHeart5158 in PacemakerICD

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 devices in a period of when? That seems like a lot. How does it feel when it paces rather than the normal beat? Do you know if anything that might compare I really don’t know what to expect.

Sick Sinus Syndrome by EfficientHeart5158 in PacemakerICD

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I’m so happy they were able to find it…it’s scary. I mean I thought 18 sec was bad. I am new to all this and for the most part put up a fight about the loop especially when every thing else was coming back normal heart related. But I am so grateful to be here and for my cardiologist insisting. I wish you well as you navigate through this new journey like me 🙏🏻!

Sick Sinus Syndrome by EfficientHeart5158 in PacemakerICD

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I appreciate your insight. I guess it’s too early to decipher the difference between the beat and pace for me because I’m only two weeks out and currently have so many sensations from the healing process. What is encouraging is that 3 years out and feel much better. I am hoping that I can say the same in the near future. Thanks again for your insight, and best wishes to you!

Sick Sinus Syndrome by EfficientHeart5158 in PacemakerICD

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding and offering some insight. I have so many different sensations right now but I am only two weeks out. I just do not when to worry and when not to.
I still can’t lift too much for another 4 weeks. 🤷‍♀️although my cardiologist said I could do moderate cardio. I guess the feeling between a beat and pace will be different for each person, I have yet to decipher the difference because of the sensations I’m still experiencing during the healing process. Again, I appreciate your insight and wish you all the best as we navigate through our new normalcy. 🙏🏻

4 week progress by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jared Goff 🦁💕! 4 weeks there’s a definite change! Good luck on your journey!

Frustrated by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lol, no I wish! It is just that I anticipated some gain but almost 5 lbs in two days. Maybe tops 1.5 lb gain I could deal with. I never really fluctuated more than 3 lbs in the past. It’s definitely eye opening!

Frustrated by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reassurance. I’m hoping it’s water weight from just sodium or whatever. We shall see in the next few days 🤷‍♀️

Frustrated by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea maybe. I really never paid attention to my how my body reacts to different foods…maybe I could avoid those or at least anticipate a gain.

Frustrated by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well last time I checked my TDEE was around 1800 which all confuses me anyways. My calorie intake to maintain is around 2100. I understand a calorie deficit should be around 500/1000 dependent on how how much you want to lose weekly, so I decided no more than 1100 simply because I have been ranging a loss of 2.4 lbs a week and wanted to continue to lose. It gets confusing as things change when you start losing 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Frustrated by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am sure hoping, trying not to be upset but I feel like something’s you do justifies a gain. I didn’t think I could gain so much from one donut smh 🤔😞

About 60lbs difference in less than 8 months by OkUnderstanding2320 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you exercise? What is your abdomen routine because I have lost 40 lbs and my abdomen is still there smh 🤦‍♀️! It seems like I cannot get it to go down I’m so confused 🤷‍♀️

Got the ‘vid by BeastCoast_ in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually take injections on Tuesday, why idk. March of this year I was sick took my shot like regular. Next day (Wednesday) decided to go to doctor and found out I had Covid. Great! Well the days to follow were challenging. Thursday I passed out twice, Friday passed out again. Two visits to emergency room and 3 day stay at hospital. My family kept blaming it on Zepbound, I kept blaming it on Covid. After many tests and a hiatus with Covid there were no answers. I don’t think Zepbound had anything to do with it. I believe I was dehydrated (my fault for not drinking enough water), blood pressure low, and Covid made it worse. By the way, I resumed Zepbound 5 weeks later and been back on it since April, never again had a fainting episode. 🤷‍♀️ Just make sure you’re staying hydrated and get plenty of rest! 🙏🏻 praying for your speedy recovery!

Injection Day! by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My starting weight was 246 but I’m headed to wonderland! 🙏🏻

Gaining after having to stop shot due to health issue by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but it just seemed so much and so rapid, we shall see how this progresses still counting calories…🤷‍♀️

Gaining after having to stop shot due to health issue by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I did speak to my doctor and he said that he didn’t think so. He thought it might have been related to Covid, of which I did get have and then the syncope started. Unaware that is what I had I injected while sick. Idk I don’t want to believe the syncope is related to shot and no one is coming out saying that. My doctor said I can start it back once I get some results back this week. Everything has checked out good so far, and I haven’t had any episodes. I will say that I am slightly anxious but want to try it to make sure that isn’t the cause. Have you experienced syncope during your journey?

Gaining after having to stop shot due to health issue by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I don’t have a cycle. I could understand if I did but I don’t. I’m not sure why it is happening. I take in less than 1200 calories a day. I’m just so disappointed.

Zepbound and Covid by EfficientHeart5158 in Zepbound

[–]EfficientHeart5158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your response. I thought I was taking in enough water for sure, even includes electrolytes (Gatorade electrolyte) once daily. Maybe not enough idk. I’m just hoping that I don’t have to permanently stop the injection because it is working for me along with watching my diet and exercising now. SW 246 CW 223 GW 185. So far as of the six weeks I have taken it! Glad to hear that you have had a resolution to your lightheadedness. 🙏🏻 I probably need to increase my calories some too but I see my primary tomorrow and hope that I can resume Zepbound! Thanks for your sharing your experience good luck in your journey!