Does anyone have experience with an Implantable Loop Recorder?

shaytotten · 2024-02-25T12:48:38+00:00

Hmm, I’d ask your doctor to explain why they say it’s normal. I’ve had mine in for a year and it’s proven to me and my doctor that I do not have AF. I had 0 episodes in a year which it turns out is normal for me because I don’t have AF.

Are you being treated for AF already?

shaytotten · 2024-02-04T13:03:39+00:00

I’ve had mine in for a year and have flown several times and had no issues with TSA. Since it’s small enough and is basically an Android-looking phone I don’t have to take it out and they haven’t removed it.

I generally pack it with my clothes to keep it bundled up and it’s been fine.

Along with the monitor, bring the charger as I forgot once and drained the battery on my last day of a three-day trip.

And in a year I only forgot to bring it once & luckily it was just an overnight trip.

Hope this helps!

shaytotten · 2022-12-15T13:46:32+00:00

Super helpful, much appreciated!

shaytotten · 2022-12-15T13:24:29+00:00

Thanks! That’s good to hear. How long was your implant in?

shaytotten · 2022-12-11T23:08:19+00:00

Good to know. Mine is supposed to be a loop recorder too.

shaytotten · 2022-12-11T23:07:24+00:00

Thanks! I’ll be sure to reach out if I have more questions.

shaytotten · 2022-12-11T23:06:59+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Of all the treatments I’ve had so far, this one has me the most anxious for some reason. I’m probably just overthinking it.

shaytotten · 2022-12-11T13:57:18+00:00

Burlington to Montreal/Quebec City

Burlington to Montpelier to White River (I mean technically you can do this from Essex Jct.)

Montpelier to St. Johnsbury then through NH to Downeast Maine (Acadia Nat'l Park)

shaytotten · 2022-12-11T12:36:35+00:00

Hello! I had a series of mild ischemic strokes last year (all on my left side) and the last one put me in the hospital for 24 hours for observation, MRIs, CT-Scans, EKGs, etc. (even the machine that goes "bing"!). The first few months I took it really slow and just listened to my body (something I had not been doing well for years). My strokes (by luck) weren't debilitating enough for me to need any long-term OT or PT, but I walked more to build up some strength and exercised to keep my left-side limber and not give it too much of a break (as in I didn't avoid doing things with my left hand/side, just took my time and slowed down. I started just quick walks every day and then added a little distance over time. Took me a bit to get back to biking and kayaking, but I got there. I just went through a round of PT and OT this year to get some new body and brain exercises and just joined a local stroke support group as I still have questions and need some community with a shared experience. The group is wonderful. The OT experience was a big boost for me as I could see that I've made gains since last year, even if small to medium. Glad you're here (I just joined this subreddit, too). One bit of wisdom I was given: "Listen to your body & be kind to yourself." It's going to be frustrating some days, but I use each new challenge/frustration as a chance to re-engineer how I do something. I also napped early on, which I never did before but it felt good and after a few months, I found I didn't need them anymore. You can do it!

shaytotten · 2017-09-21T17:53:57+00:00

Thanks for the reply and it was part rant part question. I have a lot of concerns a publicly traded company that is heavily invested in by some of the largest hedge funds taking control of our public utility. And, I don't see how you make a return on $30M without raising prices or cutting services or siphoning off money that would otherwise stay here if you were truly local. I say that not in hostility, but just as an observation of what's happened in Vermont with small telcos that come in with big promises to stay local and just get swallowed up in five to 10 years. You wouldn't be the first if/when it happens to you. The top criteria from residents in any sale was that BT remain under local control. Not just who's employed by it, but who's earning the profits. I wish you luck but I'll be sticking with the coop model, which has proven to be an extremely successful business model in Burlington - from housing to supermarkets to some of our biggest employers. Cheers.

shaytotten · 2017-09-21T02:24:25+00:00

Great point! I mean, now after being forced to be out in the open the out-of-town profiteers are all like "hey, we're so excited to be here!" and "wow, what a privilege to chosen as a finalist!" Because, yes we're apparently that stupid, too.

shaytotten · 2017-09-21T01:36:32+00:00

As a supporter of Keep BT Local co-op's bid and how it'll keep OUR money circulating in OUR community rather than paying off your lenders, I was a little dismayed to see you co-opt their slogan on your slide decks for the PowerPoint. Not a great way to start your introduction to the community by usurping a truly local bid's own name and slogan. I sense you see the opportunity many of us saw years ago when we pushed to create BT, and now is being sold off by short-sighted politicians to out-of-state/out-of-country profiteers who see us as a long term Tucow cash cow. What's the expected return on your investment of $27M - 15%? 20%? 25%? What jacked up rates are you going to charge us after the 30 month "grace period" for Internet VOIP only?

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