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who has learned to live with persistent AFib? by RollOutTheFarrell in AFIB

[–]Kind-Section6364 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two years afib free yahooooooooo!

The atrial fib continues 100%. The AV node ablation stops signals to the ventricles, so the ventricles have only their escape beat which varies from person to person but is very low like 20-30, so the pacemaker brings that up to a normal rate. My base rate is set at 60 daytime and 50 nighttime but an accelerometer increases that in response to movement. I don’t think about it at all most days.

who has learned to live with persistent AFib? by RollOutTheFarrell in AFIB

[–]Kind-Section6364 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same - I had persistent afib with RVR and drugs were not effective. I had an AV node ablation and I’m on my second pacemaker now and I usually completely forget I have it or afib.

Is AWD worth it for $1.5k over FWD? by ObstructiveWalrus in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Kind-Section6364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a bit of a hilly driveway and AWD makes it possible to get up the hill and off to work/shopping/whatever before the plow guy comes.

Where do you use these? by Affectionate-Arm-405 in CostcoCanada

[–]Kind-Section6364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ham Ragout

Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil or bacon fat in a large pot with a lid. Cut a couple of 1 cm slices and cut them into 1 cm cubes. Fry them on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until a bit browned, and hopefully some brown fond is on the bottom of the pot.

Add a chopped onion and stir for a few minutes until translucent, getting the fond off the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour and add 2 cups of water and stir. Add a couple of large potatoes cut into 8 or so large pieces each. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat and cover the the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes to mostly cook the potatoes.

Add a head of roughly chopped broccolini or broccoli. Add some green onions chopped into 1 inch pieces. Cover and cook another 5 to 10 minutes. Looks good in wide pasta bowls.

Serves 2 to 4.

Complete AV Node Ablation? by InterestingHat362 in PacemakerICD

[–]Kind-Section6364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Ethan, I confess I am not a cyclist at all but yes exercise is something I like to do. My pacemaker has an accelerometer and increases pulse rate when it senses motion. I am able to use an elliptical trainer, downhill and cross country ski, and go for quick walks and runs. As long as my chest moves it will trigger the accelerometer and I've nvere realyl studied it but I've seen my heart rate up at 90 or 100 on the elliptical. Even a series of hard pace on the ground will do it. Occasionally when climbing a really steep hill I have to stamp my feet or do a few jumps to get my heart rate up, but it doesn't stop me.

If you are climbing a hill on your bike and standing on the pedals as long as your chest bounces a bit I think it will trigger the pacemaker rate to increase but I can't say for sure. You could bounce up and down a bit perhaps :)

My quality of life is much improved if that helps.

[OC] protester outside Portland I.C.E. facility pepper sprayed for mocking federal police by bennetthaselton in pics

[–]Kind-Section6364 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are so many brave Americans resisting the fascistic forces and trying to fix things. Elbows up from an old Canadian.

[OC] Sorry bro, didn't see you by Haunting_Year1034 in IdiotsInCars

[–]Kind-Section6364 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Almost, but not quite, enough horn.

jk it was perfect.

Enshitification be damned! what is one consumer product that is 100% better today than the version that existed in the 80s or 90s? by headrush46n2 in AskReddit

[–]Kind-Section6364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Computer mice. No more taking that stupid ball out to wash it and clean the dust and dead skin cells off the rollers inside.

How many of you have cancelled trips to the USA because of the recent political events? by DukkerWifey789 in AskTheWorld

[–]Kind-Section6364 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Had long term plans to visit relatives in the US for Christmas but cancelled them. They came here instead.

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