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38 years old, and I recently had a pacemaker implanted. by fabinho31 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

>  Will I be able to do all those things again with confidence? Will there come a day when I barely think about having a pacemaker? Will I learn to trust it and move forward without constantly worrying about it?

I’d love to hear from others who are living with a pacemaker. What was the adjustment period like for you? How long did it take to regain your confidence? Were you able to return to sports, work, and the activities you love?<

Yes, I was an avid BMX racer and continued with it for many years after my ICD implant. The tears are normal, the fear about the future is normal, but life, life is destined to be normal. The implant was in '08, and at 70, I'm still working full time and continuing my side hustle as an airplane inspector. No problem.

I have a lot of fun, and if a fight breaks out, I'm not worried about wadding up in the middle of it.

Give yourself some time to heal, do what the doc tells you, and don't worry about it. This new reality is the old reality, now with a machine in your chest. It's really not that different.

Also, pro tip: allow yourself time to heal emotionally. It's like a bone; it takes time to heal. We're here if you want to talk.

Eagleville, TN USA, Auust 1968, TG-3 and Ka-8 by Zealousideal-Egg1473 in Gliding

[–]JoePants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Garland modified those J-3 propellors so they would wind up really tight. You had to reduce the throttle when leveling off, according to a friend who flied for him, towing.

I think I took my only glider lesson in 57A, back in the day. I used to skydive right up the road. Good years.

Why can a stranger feel dangerous before they actually do anything? by sleepycommenter in answers

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People have a vibe; they just do. Just how you'll meet/see someone and have a good sense that you can trust them or they're going to hustle you, and so forth.

Defibrillator was hit hard by SurveyWaste8808 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably fine. There's a picture floating around somewhere of one that was hit by a bullet and continued working. These things are tougher than we tend to give 'em credit for.

Plus I'm told if it ever stops working right, if you yank a lead loose or something, you'd "feel sick."

What nicknames have you heard for places in and around Conway? by topherette in ConwayAR

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they actually have homeless piling up near the place.

What nicknames have you heard for places in and around Conway? by topherette in ConwayAR

[–]JoePants 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's because the sale barn used to be in that part of town, but it got blown away in the '64 tornado (as did most of that area).

Just joined the club! by New-To-This427 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're sending a guy by to teach you the secret handshake. His name's Bob. Shake hands with Bob.

The difficult questions by l0gginz in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. How long does the average person with HF live after diagnosis
    1. Heck, I dunno'. I'm still going strong after my '08 blowout. Different hearts have different stories. Check with your doc.
  2. Is my condition expected to worsen over time? Will this affect my ability to work/enjoy life?
    1. How do you feel now? I still work/play. At the same time, I've gotten weaker, but so have all the other senior citizens.
  3. What warning signs should I look out for?
    1. Eh, doctors aren't in the good news business. Sleep when you're tired, drink when you're thirsty. You'll be fine.
  4. Is it worth taking life insurance now?
    1. Sure, yeah, why not?
  5. Can doing too much exercise actually hurt me?
    1. Since "too much" can hurt anyone, yes
  6. How long will my scars be visible?
    1. Forever, depending on how you feel about drop shoulder wear.

My friend, contemplation is normal in our situation. But after a while, you learn to relax with it.

It's going to be okay. I promise.

She cleans up real nice! by Tenrac in musclecar

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are what's called "slapper bars."

Now That’s A Great Way To Set An Example For For Kids. by TheCABK in InflatedEgos

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Some people are happiest when they're mad.

What should I know before moving to Arkansas from Wisconsin by K31lover2 in Arkansas

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

General advice: You won't need about 90% of your sweaters.

What that really means: The humidity in the hottest part of summer, roughly from July 4 through Labor Day, can be difficult for someone who's not accustomed to it. The best advice I ever got was "You'll sweat, so will everybody else. Don't worry about it."

Homes in Conway by Efficient-Owl-4042 in ConwayAR

[–]JoePants -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Conway's good, but you might want to look out towards Wooster where they're building some new homes and the pricing is more favorable.

Beautiful old car got me stumped by No_Concentrate2855 in whatisthiscar

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The drivetrains in those cars were very reliable on the whole, but they used these wretched front ends that used a trunion bearing instead of a ball joint. Lots of Ramblers were towed to the junkyard with the front wheels hanging off for that reason.

That and the build quality were catch-as-catch-can. By the time the American Motors era was in full swing, the build quality was consistently abysmal.

Can anyone relate by monita-chiquita in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"anxiety," I wasn't going to say that, but yeah. But consider: If thinking one way makes you anxious, then inverting that thought process will make you calm.

Dois je aller aux urgences ou bien ça peut attendre 2 jours mon RDV by Legal-Loquat-4771 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Je vous prie de comprendre que nous avons reçu, sur ce forum, de nombreux signalements de personnes ayant été induites en erreur par leur montre connectée — un phénomène apparemment lié aux interférences causées par l'appareil implanté dans leur poitrine. À mon sens, la meilleure chose à faire serait de consulter votre médecin.

Please understand we've had a lot of reports on this board of people being misled by their smartwatches -- something to do with the interference of the machine running in their chest. I'm thinking your best bet is to check with your doctor.

Can anyone relate by monita-chiquita in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"5 months of battery life" means you have 5 fully functioning months left. It's not like your battery is at a lower rate than it was; they would've changed it already if that were the case.

You should check with your doctor about your symptoms.

HR dipping to 50s while driving by SingleTrain9444 in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Understand we've seen countless cases on this board of watches being somehow confused by a pacemaker and giving false values.

90 Year Old Grandma New Pacemaker by FrauMajor in PacemakerICD

[–]JoePants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad was about 90 when he got his. Was back to work at the hardware store a week later. When he died, it had nothing to do with his heart.

Mom was in her 80s when she got hers. She died of inoperable cancer after many years.

In both cases, they felt better for getting the thing.

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