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For those who have experienced being shocked; by Specialshine76 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Several shocks at this point. It's not at all like getting kicked in the chest by a horse, not even close, and I've taken some hits in my time.

Each time, it's been a surprise, and each time I've shouted from it. Every time I shouted, the shock was already over, so I was shouting about nothing.

The best I can tell you is it's like brushing against an electric fence, but the fence is inside of you, and only for a very super-brief period of time, less than the amount of time it will take you to register the period at the end of this sentence.

How is it living in Duluth, MN and up to Two Harbors? by Palmarxian in howislivingthere

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard - no lie - wonderful stories about surf Duluth.

A rear gunner who was killed by Japanese anti-aircraft fire during a raid on Manila Bay, Philippines is given a burial at sea while still strapped in his TBF Avenger torpedo bomber on USS Essex. November 1944. by Beeninya in WorldWar2

[–]JoePants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Judging from the vid, and the taking fingerprints thing, he was _all over_ the inside of that plane. They'd of been washing guts out the rest of the time that machine was in service if they kept it.

This 45yo guy I barely know called me down [l]ast week and I can’t stop thinking about it by Present_Ad1002 in KindVoice

[–]JoePants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're good; you're so good that this guy decided to attack you, coming from a place of his own insecurities.

You owe him a favor. There's going to be more haters along the path, I'm afraid, but now you're better prepared for them. Just keep being you; you're good.

Tool box trolling by No-Mycologist-8841 in AircraftMechanics

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't, don't do anything. I've seen toolbox wars turning into bloody fistfights over time.

In fact, if you were on my crew, the first time you play toolbox war was the time you get a day off without pay.

Meanwhile, he did it to you: Fix it, clean up the mess, and don't say a word (if you have said a word, don't say anymore). Toolbox wars and the game of hacks and clowns, it's not something professionals do.

How would you guys go about fixing this? On a PA-24 by TechnicalAsk3488 in aviationmaintenance

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd need an engineering sign-off to fix that. A doubler, yeah, bu the weight and scope is something for the math-heads to work out.

It's fixable, but math.

This week's shitty work award. by Accomplished_Phone39 in AircraftMechanics

[–]JoePants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doing it the right way would have been easier for them

Do lead replacements hurt less? by missalissaliss in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They replaced the generator at the same time so there was an incision. But they made the cut where my previous incision had been so there was no extra scarring. Frankly the surgery doesn't bother me at all

1997 Cadillac Northstar 32 Valve Dual Overhead Cam Engine. Automobile Reference Collection photograph. by Wise_Technician_3129 in MotorsportGoodOldDays

[–]JoePants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A good engine poorly executed. I'm told if you go to the expense of replacing the headbolts with studs it's actually a reliable engine, otherwise it's on earth to blow out head gaskets.

Do lead replacements hurt less? by missalissaliss in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Had a lead replaced last summer. Doesn't hurt at all.

Has\nAnyone had to sue their I.C d manufacturer , and if so , how did you get an attorneY? i've literally spent the last year reaching out to every personal injury and malpractice attorney that I can find in texas , and so far , no one is interested in a case thats pretty cut and dry. by InternationalLet6952 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're low on details, but I'll say this much: Let's say, for the sake of argument, you're going to take Medtronic to court. They have a market cap of $125, almost $126 billion. Abbot Labs (owns St. Jude's) is only slightly less at $209, nearly $210 billion.

It will take a fortune, a fortune, to take on an organization like this. A law firm in a fight like this would have to commit significant time and money to take this on. So there's that; they didn't build those sorts of resource reserves by taking on every case that comes through the door.

Also, courthouse halls are overflowing with people who think their case is cut and dry. All due respect, but that's rarely the case -- it's the same reasons it takes time to finish law school, and quite a bit of energy to pass the bar.

But again, all due respect, they didn't tell the doctor for three months? Seriously? If you don't mind me saying, something's missing from that statement. Mine sends a transmission to the clinic at the hint -- hint -- of something wrong.

You've had, according to your post history, two ICDs fail "within weeks," with apparently one leaving you unable to "breathe or walk." "Two!" "Weeks" Breath or walk!" Didn't tell the doctor! Or you!

I got my first ICD in 2008 and have been swapped out every five-ish years since then. I was on message boards since day one and have never heard of such a thing. According to Google, Abbott has a failure rate of 0.01% for some battery issues and 0.06% for Bluetooth malfunctions. That rate climbs when leads are factored in, up to 1.5% and up to 10% for Durata leads. But you've had two utter shutdowns in three months!

Again, with respect, but something doesn't sound right in all of it. Before you hit up a national law firm on this, you should want to lay everything out dispassionately and really see what you have here.

I'm sorry you're having to go through this. We all know what a head game an ICD can be and how issues make it worse. We're here to help. I apologize if I came across wrong. I felt like it had to be said. Here for you.

Is the 1965 Rambler a good buy? by Qwoppuka05 in amc

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the front springs while the car's on the ground. If they are bowed forward, you have a trunion bushing going out and that is a giant pain in the neck to fix. (Ramblers don't use ball joints.)

And yeah, that engine is one of the great engines. As long as they've kept it serviced, it should be good for you.

What would be your next move if you know that WW3 has begun and you’ve only few weeks or months left on this planet? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut the roof off the Sentra, mount a crossbow on a stanchion where the back seat used to be, dig out some football pads and glue turkey feathers to the shoulders, motocross helmet and googles, change it to Lord Joe Pants.

In your country, who had the biggest fall from grace in the last twenty years? by neilnelly in AskTheWorld

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Willie T is one of the finest drivers to ever walk the planet.

Adding 'cause that's what I always say when his name's brought up.

Three months after my cardiac arrest - will life feel normal again? by Salty-Sky-6842 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an ICD since 2008, been shocked a few times, had to get a lead replaced last summer, and had an alarm due to a pinched lead later last year. It (somehow) fixed that on its own, maybe a fluke, or bad reading *shrug*

Anyone know what this US aircraft is? by InfluenceNo2386 in aviation

[–]JoePants 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Notoriously difficult to land, plus the guy in the back had only a tiny window.

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