Hi. Thanks for the updates. You have been an inspiration. I had my implant on May 12, 2023. I commented on my particular situation, three months ago. I went to follow up check ups, and there were some irregularities. I went to see an electrophysiologist, Tuesday, 2024- who rushed me to the hospital. Had surgery five days ago on Thursday the 15. The leads had to be removed and new ones implanted. It has been a setback for me. I feel sad. I’m happy to be alive, nevertheless, it has been quite a journey. Only the good Lord keeps me optimistic, if not for his love, and the prayers, I would be lost. Thank you so much for your sharing. Health to you.
Sorry to hear about your experience, I’m sure that was very scary and frustrating. I hope that your device is working better for you now and that you recover quickly. Best wishes.
Hi , I totally understand your comments, I had a pacemaker fitted in 2014, it was a worrying time, especially as I was having problems walking and climbing stairs, but 12 days after the procedure, I could do both without being breathless , or dizzy., while the procedure is a bit unpleasant , it’s well worth going through a bit of discomfort to get the result I got. My operation lasted just over four hours, because the surgeon was having problems getting the sinus lead in the right place, ( mine is an rct device).the implant lasted trouble free for 7 years then I had to have it done again because battery needed changing, this operation only lasted about 40 minutes because all the leads were already in place. So hopefully it’s going to be ok for another seven, if your having problems , don’t hesitate have one fitted,
It's good to hear that you are still doing OK. Sorry to hear about your COVID problems, but glad you survived it. I've lost 3 close friends to COVID so far, and all were healthier than me before they got it. I promised to reply to every one of your video posts, so here it is - I have been staying home as much as possible, but both my wife and I have had our Pfizer and booster shots, and no COVID, yet. Our next booster will be due in April and I'll be 80 in April. We are staying away from others as much as possible and wearing masks when we do go out. We also dis-infect our hands, shopping cart handles, door knobs, etc. often. I have been dealing with heart problems since 2000 when I had triple bypass and a valve repair. Since then, I have collected 7 stents too. My pacemaker is now 3 1/2 years old and still working fine. It doesn't have a defib capability, but does link to a "cell phone like unit" on my night stand that collects my daily data from my pacemaker while I sleep and "phones home" to my doctor's office with the results. I guess, if anything of significance is ever found in this data, that they will contact me. I, kind-of, tested it a year ago when I was very congested, so spent a few nights sleeping upright in a chair in the opposite end of the house. They called me in the afternoon the second day asking if I was OK and then they asked me to check the cell phone unit. I explained what had happened and moved it to be near me. At least I now know that it really does something. It has no buttons, just a small display that says "OK" when it's powered up. I've never seen anything else on the display. Two years ago I was bent forward and painting some large panels that were laying on saw horses when I realized that my chest was contracting significantly with every heart beat. I stopped and sat down in a chair and this quickly went away. I then contacted my doctor's office and explained what had happened. They had me come in for a check that same day. My heart is still loose in my chest as a result of the bypass surgery in 2000, and when leaning forward, the pacemaker pulses had been getting into my chest muscles. They cut the pacemaker voltage down and I haven't had this happen to me since, but I'm now very careful of how bent over and for how long I am in that position now, and keep it to a minimum.
Hi CharleyL, It’s good to hear from you, and thanks for the detailed update on how you are doing. The bad thing about COVID is not knowing how it will affect you, everyone is a little different. While I’ve been fortunate to keep working through the pandemic, it means that I’m exposed at work every day. All workers do have to wear masks inside, but that is not perfect. I still have coworkers out this week with COVID. My wife and I are vaccinated and boosted, while that helps now, it wasn’t available back when we caught COVID. Thank you for sharing all your heart related health issues. I find other peoples experiences interesting. I had not heard of the pulses passing through the heart to the chest muscles, I bet that was concerning when it was happening. I also have a heart monitor device similar to yours, it does give some peace of mind knowing the doctor gets alerts if anything happens. Keep me updated in the future. Best wishes, and stay safe.
Cheers mate :) I have had a pacemaker for 2 years, I have just celebrated my 30th birthday recently, and I admit that I also had the same fears you had, probably many more considering that I was a 28 year old. I believe that nowadays I am more confident to do my daily taskes and I was finally able to go back to the gym for e.g. Sometimes I have terrible days, im not feeling 100% but I think is part of the " process " lest say, and on those days I think " Ok , im not ok but I have you ( pacemaker ) so do you job and shut up " ahahah The secret but also the hardest part too, is gaining confidence to do things again that we weren't afraid to do until now with the pacemaker. Life is to live, and if something gets wrong, do it again and belive in better day. Big hug and keep strog. Manuel A young guy from Portugal living in Poland
Hi Manel, Thanks for telling me about your situation and feelings about your pacemaker. It is strange doing things for the first time again after getting the pacemaker, always worrying about if it is OK or not. I also was worried to be too far from the doctor at first. Now I do things without even thinking about the pacemaker (which might not always be the best thing), but I'm doing fine so far. It sounds like you are doing good too, and you have a positive view of it. Keep on living and doing things you want. Thanks for your feedback and best wishes!
Hi Rose, it can be a scary time when you might need to get a pacemaker. I went looking for others in the same situation, but didn’t find a whole lot. I make these in the hope others find some comfort knowing they are not alone. When I was first told I needed a pacemaker,I felt like my life as I knew was over, but now it is just about the same, probably better. I hope your evaluation isn’t too stressful for you. If the doctor does recommend a pacemaker, try to look at it as a helpful device. After the recovery period, you will get back to your regular activities, and have a computer backup for your heart. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know how you are doing. I’m sending all my positive vibes your way.
Best wishes!! Im 33 to and have a pace maker recently about 7 weeks because a 2nd degree av block its a preventive thing because i faint once 4 years ago and start to have synthoms, its a process, patient and stay focused that this little thing is for a better life!
Hello: my name is Alicia. I live in Arizona. I have been listening to your comments for a year almost. May 12, 2023 ,I had my pacemaker implant. After the surgery, I had so many unanswered questions. I am lucky to have found you, because I have learned so much from you. My life changed dramatically, from an energetic 78 year old, full of life and vitality to an anxious slow moving being. I suffer two months of dizziness and unbalance, i was afraid i was to suffer a stroke at any moment. Once I was called in for a devise check up, it was discovered that there was something unusual going on with one of the leads. It was tuned and since I have no issues. Now it’s a matter of regular check ups. Thanks to you, I have learned to keep my mind still and take it a day at a time. You are my inspiration and I pray the Lord to keep you safe and healthy. Thanks.
Hi Alicia. Thanks for the kind words and sharing your story. I hope you are doing well after the adjustment and that you feel better. I wish you the best!
Yes I am doing better. I've had pacemaker adjusted a few times. Bit I've been better since the last " tune up" I'm back to work now. I did have some anxiety but am getting use to it kicking in. Thanks again for your updates. Take care. May God be with you in your journey.
Hi there, I wanted to take a moment to say "thank you" for all of your videos. I'm 35 and was informed yesterday that I need a pacemaker due to Vasovagal Syncope and Dysautonomia. Occasionally, I will pass out due to various reasons and have been trying to get better answers for most of my life. I had a loop monitor implanted last year that records a 24/7 EKG and sends daily results to my Cardiologist. Last week I passed out again and had a few heart pauses, with one of them being 69 seconds. Again, I'm a young, active, healthy, and fit guy... so this news yesterday definitely hit me hard. I looked around for all kinds of information and your vlog has helped me more than anything and finally gave me some peace. So again, thank you for putting your story out there and so happy everything has gone well with your situation! Cheers to many more great experiences!! Best, Daniel
Hi Daniel, Hearing you have heart issues does come as a surprise when you are so young. It is natural to feel all kinds of emotions, and to seek out others in your situation. I hope your surgery day isn't too stressful for you, and you have a smooth recovery. I hope you feel better once you have your device implanted. Thanks for sharing about yourself. I wish you the best, and please post an update to let us know how you are doing.
Thanks for your videos. I’m 2 weeks in to my pacemaker (heart block issues same as you). At 43 and living an active life usually cycling 2 hours a day, I do worry about whether my heart will recover back to what it was. Unfortunately the cardiologist isn’t the person to put my mind at ease - he was mostly focussed on me not dying. Your videos are a great help. Thank you.
Hi Chris, Thanks for letting me know the videos are helpful. It’s natural to be concerned about how the pacemaker will affect your normal activity and hobbies. Since you are only two weeks in, you still have some time to take it easy while you heal. I hope your device is working as expected, but it isn’t unusual to need the settings adjusted to make it just right for you. Unless you hear differently from the doctor, after the initial 6 week recovery, you should be able to ease back into biking. It may not be comfortable at first, but given some time it should feel normal again. I hope you are feeling better, and let me know how you are doing in the future.
The only worry I had was pulling or dislodging the leads because I would forget not to reach over my shoulder height. I had some secondary swelling at incision site, urgent care visit. I am doing great, never give it a second thought. Only bad thing I found out is I am using it a lot, so battery replacement may be sooner than 7 to 8 years. Oh well, I'm still travelling in my campervan this coming spring, USA here I come.🤩😉🙂
Hi Karen, I was worried about the leads at first too. I would forget and use my arm to open the door, or pick something up. I had to wear the arm sling as a reminder to take it easy, especially as I started feeling less pain. Thanks for telling your experience. Hope you have fun in your camper van, sounds like a good way to spend the spring. Best wishes!
This has been so helpful because I’m having all of the same feelings but I have no one to express them to. You gave me confidence to move ahead with getting mine. Thank you.
So sorry you've had the Covid issues. I had my PM installed a week ago today and it seems to be functioning just fine. I still have 3 weeks to go with my left arm restrictions and am trying to be careful with it. The surgery proved to produce far less pain than I anticipated and is best described now as a fairly low level ache at the site. I have not had too much anxiety about the procedure as I did a lot of on-line research beforehand, including watching some of your videos, and pretty much knew how the device worked and what to expect.
Glad to hear you are doing well after surgery. The pain should continue to get better and eventually fell like normal. It is hard those weeks of restricted movement, for me it was hard to remember not to use it. I would wear the sling as a reminder not to use it. Thanks for sharing your experience, and letting me know you watched the videos. Best wishes.
I am really happy for you, from the bottom of my heart I hope you live long and enjoy whatever you want in life. You might silently be keeping up spirits of soo many people.. best of luck my brother.
Hey I'm 31, doctors jacked up my heart with a miss diagnosis and medication and now I'm looking at having a pace maker put in. I'm pretty freaked out. It's almost 6 am and I can't sleep. I'm very anxious. I have a sleep study scheduled for tonight. Anyhow. I appreciate your videos and will pray for you bud. Take care.
I’m sorry to hear about your misdiagnosis, it is natural to be nervous and have many other emotions. I hope you get some answers and if you do need a pacemaker, know that it is there to help. Best of luck to you, and take care.
Thank you for sharing, I'm 47 and just had my pacemaker implanted 4 days ago. When I was told that I needed it I broke down. Mainly because I have a fear of being electrocuted . But after discussing the issue with my cardiologist he explained I was not receiving an ICD I felt a little better. Also reading everyone's comments is helping with my fears. Take care and enjoy life as much as you can!
I’m glad that the comments helped. It is a scary thing. I hope you have a smooth recovery, and can get back to the normal things you like to do. Best wishes, and please keep us updated on how you are doing.
It's so good to hear you're still doing alright. Besides all the health problems. I hope it will continue to be okay! I've had the same experience you had with re-prioritising my life and what is important. I allow myself to persue things I would have put to the side before as I deemed them non-essential. I just want to enjoy the time I have and I learned that time can be shorter than I thought. I do have anxieties still, especially since my replacement surgery will be sometime next year. But all in all, I feel like I learned a lot having gotten the pacemaker. I hope things will stay good!
Hi, that is exactly how I feel. Got to live in the moment and enjoy the time we have. I hope your replacement procedure goes smoothly. I do worry a little about when I’ll need to get mine replaced, probably multiple times through my life. I’m just happy to have something help keep my heart beating like it is supposed to. Thanks for continuing to watch and comment. Please continue let me know how you are doing. I hope you continue to do well.
I’m lying here at 5:30am listening to your vlog, 2 days after my implant. Your story has definitely helped with the anxiety of dealing with this new life. I’ve always been very active but unfortunately I’ve felt with sleep apnea for many years and feel this may have contributed to my condition. Thank you for the vlog. Just wanted to let you know how much it has helped me deal with this. 😍
Hi, helloitsmehb. I’m glad the vlog was helpful. It is a stressful and emotional time when you first get a pacemaker. I reconsidered a lot of things I’m the days after my implant. I had worries of every kind, and that is normal. With time, and the advice of your doctor, I hope your anxiety should reduce over the next weeks and months. As your body heals, you will feel more back to normal each day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, best wishes, and I hope you are feeling better.
It’s been a month now and I feel great! I’m just worried now about how this will affect my surfing. Ever heard of someone surfing with a PM? Hope you’re doing ok. Eric
Glad to hear you are feeling good! After you are all healed up, I think you should be able to surf or do any other activities you like. My doctor told me no restrictions after my recovery period. But please check with your doctor first.
Thank you for sharing your experience about the pace maker.because it helps me to inderstand what pace maker can do to our life.i am 72 years old i had just my pace maker nov.11 but they did not do it well so i had passed out17hrs after my pace maker so they re do it again for the second timein the first time i did not feel any thing but the second time wow its to pain but i thank you to the 2 pilipina nurse they are on my side to tell you i dont have no idea about that pace maker untill i had.now im to scary what will happend but when you related about your experience i become brave to understand.thank you so much for sharing your stories i got it we have to be strong and have faith to almighty god abave.
Always great to hear from you again. Love hearing how your outlook on life has changed since getting your PM, I had a similar experience when I got mine two years ago . Sorry to hear about your hospitalizations but glad they weren’t PM related. Hopefully we’re on the downward slope of the Omicron wave of the virus. I have to take blood thinners and beta blockers because of my history of heart arrhythmia and AFib so feel like my PM is a nice safety net, especially while I’m sleeping. Cheers
Thanks for the positive feedback. It’s good to know others have similar experiences, like changing the outlook on life. Thanks for telling me about your experience. I’m glad you have a positive view about your pacemaker being a safety net. I hope that COVID will get to a manageable level, and not be a constant worry, so we all can get back to doing what we want. Best wishes, and stay safe.
Good videos and food for thought as I have to decide what I'm going to do. I just got my PM last week one day before my 65th birthday. I'm retired with a home and wife in the Philippines, so I don't know how I'm going to work all of that out. 8m currently staying with family in Texas as I recover and get the PM tuned.
Thank you very much for sharing your story you helped me out a lot god bless you . I have virtually identical problem to you but my heart block is caused by a long QT. I get my pacemaker on the 18th of February .again thank you very much you helped a lot of people with your videos big respect
I’m glad the videos were helpful, that’s why I make them. I hope you have a smooth surgery day and a speedy recovery. Best wishes, and please let me know how you are doing after.
@@CyborgVlog my surgery was postponed due to weather but it finally went I had two weeks ago I'm sorry to bother you but there's a question you might be able to answer for me I feel fine but when I walk any distance I feel out of breath and tired is that normal because before the surgery I was quite fit and I just want to know did this happen to you? I will be grateful for your answer thank you
It did take me a little while to get back to my normal exercise routine. During the recovery period I had discomfort in the incision area. Take it slow and talk to your doctor about your concerns, but I think given some time, you can get back to doing what you want.
Thanks for the update and sorry to hear that you have been suffering from COVID infections. I am pacemaker dependent after a heart attack. It paces me at a minimum of 60 bpm. The original pacemaker was replaced within a couple days. I am not sure why because I was out of it. Six months later they replaced it again with a two lead model that increases the ejection fraction. It also has a built in defibrillator. No problems since the new one got adjusted and I feel great. The defibrillator gives me peace of mind. Luckily I have not needed it. I am back to all of my normal activities except for the gym (too much COVID around).
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad the new device is working well for you now. It’s good that you are back to your normal activities, but I do hope Covid gets under control so we can all get back to doing what we enjoy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hey there. I'm a 39 yo dude about to turn 40 and just got my pacemaker five days ago due to some night (REM sleeping) AV blocks (I had a 3rd degree one of more than 8 seconds caught in a routine holter exam...). When we found that, my cardiologist got me in a semi intensive care for a set of exams. During my time in the hospital (fully monitored) I had only a couple of minor night AV blocks that wouldn't raise great concerns. However, the lenghty one caught in the previous exam left everyone very worried. I have two kids (aged 5 y and 1 month) and my decision to get a pacemaker was mainly based on me wanting to be around them for as long as I can. I lost my mother when I was 10 and I don't want them to be raised without one of their parents. I don't want them to have to cope with that. As far as I can tell, I never had any syncopes of faints during the day, but apparently I might have been having some of them during my night time. One thing that I noticed is that I am not feeling as tired or wasted after waking up as compared to before having the pacemaker implanted, so maybe this condition was impacting my life silently - even though it was detected completely by chance. Anyway, what worries me the most is assuring that the cause of my heart condition is not something that will do further damage, and that the pacemaker will be an effective way to deal with it and (hopefully) restore my life expectancy to "normal" levels. I usually have higher heartbeats (usually around 75-85 bpm) at rest, but since it went down to 43 bpm during the AV blocks, I asked my cardiologist to set the minimum pace threshold to 50 bpm so the devide wouldn't kick in too often. as opposed to the standard 60 bpm threshold (I see from your videos that you also had this particular issue in a first moment, so I guess it was a good call to set it below 60 bpm). Right now I'm a little bit scarred - as anyone would - and wondering how much the pacemaker is getting busy, since I don't think I have noticed any pacing from it so far. Anyway, thanks for sharing your videos and I hope that you are doing well. I'm now definetely part of this cyborg community. Finally, sorry for my broken English: I'm not a native speaker, as you may have noticed by now. Cheers!
Hi Ben, I hope you are doing well. I'm glad you were able to catch the AV block and get a pacemaker to correct it. What you are describing is almost exactly my reason for needing a pacemaker too. It is natural to be nervous right after surgery, I know I was. Over time you should get more comfortable with your device, and you can take comfort that it is there as a backup if you need it. Thank you for sharing your experience and welcome to being a cyborg. P.S. I wouldn't have know you were not a native speaker if you didn't mentioned it. I think your English is excellent.
Thanks for the video's, I have had my pacemaker for a little over 2 years. My big issue is I have had a lead failure and hadc a second surgery. I'm going in this week for a device check as it looks like something is going on with the lead again.... I do think about my pacemaker, less now than I did a year ago. I would like to thank your videos helped when I ha0d the device implantation
Hi, thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I hope you get your issues with the lead resolved soon. Thanks for the feedback and I hope you are doing well.
Hi, thanks for the question. Pacemaker patients can expect live a normal life span. However, if there are other health issues too, they can affect lifespans. So if it is only a pacemaker and nothing else, you can live a long life.
It is a weird and emotional time right after getting your pacemaker. Keep in touch with your doctor, and be sure to bring up any questions or concerns. I remember worrying about the smallest things, that turned out to be nothing when I finally asked the doctor. I hope your recovery goes smoothly, and you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know how you are doing. Best wishes!
@@CyborgVlog Thank you for the words of encouragement. Yes I got to admit it's a bit overwhelming. I have had surgeries in my past but this is a first for something being put in my body...lol.. God bless :o)
Got sleep apnea in 2001. Have been well functioning on a CPAP since then, and in 2021 I had AV-Block, so doctors gave me a standard PM for pacing my heart rate, if the rate went below 30. Sadly enough, that PM (2-lead) was only attached to the right heart chambers. Eventually it leads to dysfuncion in the syncronisation of the Left and Right part of the heart, leading to severe fatigue, breathlessness, central sleep apnea and lifethreathening worsening of my Ejection Fraction from 60% down to 23%. I have now been offered a Biventricular Pacemaker (CRT-P 3 leads), which stimulates both sides and synchronize them, and should bring the heart pump back to normal again. It was running like a motor missing two spark plugs. Hope it will work.
Sorry to hear that the first pacemaker didn’t help you the way you needed. I hope the new one works better for you. And gets you feeling better. Thanks for sharing your experience, and best wishes.
Thankyou for sharing experience I hear you and I relate it to my fathers experiences I had a lot of anxiety over the implant now have almost normalised but Sometimes I do get worried
It is normal to be worried when someone needs a device to fix an electrical heart issue. I hope you can take comfort in that it is a helpful device and will allow him to live better. Best wishes to you and your dad. Thanks for sharing and commenting!
Thank you for your update. What is the live expectancy with pacemaker? I heard it is similar to a person with no heart issues as long as the pacemaker does the job.
I got one too (Medtronics). only think a fine stressful is my Annual Battery Check and they pace me at 90 , makes me feel sick during and after wobbly and have to go to the Bathroom (#2) . Have you ever heard any others have this happen ??? Thanks Jim Canada
I haven’t heard that before, but it did make me feel strange the first time the remotely increased my heart rate. I had anxiety during it for sure. Hopefully it was a one time occurrence. Best wishes.
@@CyborgVlog 2nd time wasn't as bad but still Wobbly. Hopefully the Device isn't defective. Nurse tried Breathing exercises and Calming before. I've notified the Doctors and Pacemaker clinic about this too. Maybe I should contact Medtronics ?! Thankyou.
@Luckey900 keep telling the doctor. It may need to have some settings adjusted. I was having rapid pacing sometimes because a default setting was causing a feedback loop. I convinced the dr to keep looking and they found a setting to change that fixed the issue. I hope they can try tuning it to make you more comfortable.
@@CyborgVlog My Family Doctor MD said he didn't know anything about Pacemakers ??? I told my Cardiologist about it, gave me a funny look but did say anything. Then at the 2nd Annual Device check I got a Different experienced RN Pacemaker Tech as I mentioned with the same result but not as severe ?! Looks like they go into "Damage Control" mode and seem to "Pass the Buck" to someone else with my problem and look at it as an Anxiety issue ?!
Yesterday I got the news I will be needing one of these (30 yo German). I am slightly panicking (first one getting in my circle) and also worried about these random "touches" it could give me. Your videos have been informative and I can also see how these experiences change people, I myself have become a more "live in the moment" guy. Thank you for the morale boost
Hi, the time between finding out you need a pacemaker and your surgery can be an emotional time. It is natural to be concerned about the future. I hope you can look at getting the device as a way to keep living, knowing it is there as a backup when your heart needs it. Please let us know how you are feeling after you get it, and I wish you the best!
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. It can be scary when the doctor says you need to have heart surgery. If it will help improve your life, that’s the main benefit. Just weigh your options and take the advice of your doctor. Best of luck with your decision.
Hey I have gotten my pacemaker implantation a month back almost, but internally the site has pain still.. I don't understand why , went to cardio doc prescribed neuro painkillers that's all .. any recommendations would be useful
Hello, I had my pacemaker implant last April 24, 20/24 some say thebattery will last for 10 years but my nurse say 15 years, is it normal thatsometimes my pulse rate that sometimes that sometimes myheart rate is low and sometimes high. How many months before I can move normal? My incision isnot yet dry andstill hurts when I lift my hand high, thank you for your videos.
Glad to hear the videos helped your anxiety. Getting something implanted into your heart is scary, and it is natural to be worried. I hope you feel better after your surgery, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Sorry for the covid. It was kinda freaky at 1sr but used to it; I had a herniated disk in my back and that turned out to b a work of congress to get an MRI.
Hi, it is freaky the first time, but at least it is doing it’s job. Sorry to hear about your back pain and troubles getting an MRI, was the delay related to your device or just delays caused by insurance/ hospital slowness?
Hi. Thanks for the updates. You have been an inspiration. I had my implant on May 12, 2023. I commented on my particular situation, three months ago. I went to follow up check ups, and there were some irregularities. I went to see an electrophysiologist, Tuesday, 2024- who rushed me to the hospital. Had surgery five days ago on Thursday the 15. The leads had to be removed and new ones implanted. It has been a setback for me. I feel sad. I’m happy to be alive, nevertheless, it has been quite a journey. Only the good Lord keeps me optimistic, if not for his love, and the prayers, I would be lost. Thank you so much for your sharing. Health to you.
Sorry to hear about your experience, I’m sure that was very scary and frustrating. I hope that your device is working better for you now and that you recover quickly. Best wishes.
Hi , I totally understand your comments, I had a pacemaker fitted in 2014, it was a worrying time, especially as I was having problems walking and climbing stairs, but 12 days after the procedure, I could do both without being breathless , or dizzy., while the procedure is a bit unpleasant , it’s well worth going through a bit of discomfort to get the result I got.
My operation lasted just over four hours, because the surgeon was having problems getting the sinus lead in the right place, ( mine is an rct device).the implant lasted trouble free for 7 years then I had to have it done again because battery needed changing, this operation only lasted about 40 minutes because all the leads were already in place. So hopefully it’s going to be ok for another seven, if your having problems , don’t hesitate have one fitted,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad things improved for you. Hope you continue to do well.
Thank you for sharing. This helped me out so much. I’m one month out.
I hope it goes well for you and you have a quick recovery.
Thank you very much for sharing your pacemaker journey. I just had a pacemaker last week and I am learning so much from your videos.
Thanks! I hope you are feeling better and have a speedy recovery!
It's good to hear that you are still doing OK. Sorry to hear about your COVID problems, but glad you survived it. I've lost 3 close friends to COVID so far, and all were healthier than me before they got it.
I promised to reply to every one of your video posts, so here it is -
I have been staying home as much as possible, but both my wife and I have had our Pfizer and booster shots, and no COVID, yet. Our next booster will be due in April and I'll be 80 in April. We are staying away from others as much as possible and wearing masks when we do go out. We also dis-infect our hands, shopping cart handles, door knobs, etc. often.
I have been dealing with heart problems since 2000 when I had triple bypass and a valve repair. Since then, I have collected 7 stents too. My pacemaker is now 3 1/2 years old and still working fine. It doesn't have a defib capability, but does link to a "cell phone like unit" on my night stand that collects my daily data from my pacemaker while I sleep and "phones home" to my doctor's office with the results. I guess, if anything of significance is ever found in this data, that they will contact me. I, kind-of, tested it a year ago when I was very congested, so spent a few nights sleeping upright in a chair in the opposite end of the house. They called me in the afternoon the second day asking if I was OK and then they asked me to check the cell phone unit. I explained what had happened and moved it to be near me. At least I now know that it really does something. It has no buttons, just a small display that says "OK" when it's powered up. I've never seen anything else on the display.
Two years ago I was bent forward and painting some large panels that were laying on saw horses when I realized that my chest was contracting significantly with every heart beat. I stopped and sat down in a chair and this quickly went away. I then contacted my doctor's office and explained what had happened. They had me come in for a check that same day. My heart is still loose in my chest as a result of the bypass surgery in 2000, and when leaning forward, the pacemaker pulses had been getting into my chest muscles. They cut the pacemaker voltage down
and I haven't had this happen to me since, but I'm now very careful of how bent over and for how long I am in that position now, and keep it to a minimum.
Hi CharleyL,
It’s good to hear from you, and thanks for the detailed update on how you are doing. The bad thing about COVID is not knowing how it will affect you, everyone is a little different. While I’ve been fortunate to keep working through the pandemic, it means that I’m exposed at work every day. All workers do have to wear masks inside, but that is not perfect. I still have coworkers out this week with COVID. My wife and I are vaccinated and boosted, while that helps now, it wasn’t available back when we caught COVID. Thank you for sharing all your heart related health issues. I find other peoples experiences interesting. I had not heard of the pulses passing through the heart to the chest muscles, I bet that was concerning when it was happening. I also have a heart monitor device similar to yours, it does give some peace of mind knowing the doctor gets alerts if anything happens. Keep me updated in the future. Best wishes, and stay safe.
Cheers mate :)
I have had a pacemaker for 2 years, I have just celebrated my 30th birthday recently, and I admit that I also had the same fears you had, probably many more considering that I was a 28 year old.
I believe that nowadays I am more confident to do my daily taskes and I was finally able to go back to the gym for e.g.
Sometimes I have terrible days, im not feeling 100% but I think is part of the " process " lest say, and on those days I think " Ok , im not ok but I have you ( pacemaker ) so do you job and shut up " ahahah
The secret but also the hardest part too, is gaining confidence to do things again that we weren't afraid to do until now with the pacemaker.
Life is to live, and if something gets wrong, do it again and belive in better day.
Big hug and keep strog.
Manuel
A young guy from Portugal living in Poland
Hi Manel, Thanks for telling me about your situation and feelings about your pacemaker. It is strange doing things for the first time again after getting the pacemaker, always worrying about if it is OK or not. I also was worried to be too far from the doctor at first. Now I do things without even thinking about the pacemaker (which might not always be the best thing), but I'm doing fine so far. It sounds like you are doing good too, and you have a positive view of it. Keep on living and doing things you want. Thanks for your feedback and best wishes!
Thanks for the update. It's helpful to see someone who has gone through this as my medical team is evaluating me for a pacemaker at age 33.
Hi Rose, it can be a scary time when you might need to get a pacemaker. I went looking for others in the same situation, but didn’t find a whole lot. I make these in the hope others find some comfort knowing they are not alone. When I was first told I needed a pacemaker,I felt like my life as I knew was over, but now it is just about the same, probably better. I hope your evaluation isn’t too stressful for you. If the doctor does recommend a pacemaker, try to look at it as a helpful device. After the recovery period, you will get back to your regular activities, and have a computer backup for your heart. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know how you are doing. I’m sending all my positive vibes your way.
I've had one since I was two years old, they really aren't that bad these days! Best of luck to you
Thanks for sharing, best of luck to you.
Best wishes!! Im 33 to and have a pace maker recently about 7 weeks because a 2nd degree av block its a preventive thing because i faint once 4 years ago and start to have synthoms, its a process, patient and stay focused that this little thing is for a better life!
Hi, I agree it is to help us have a better life. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you are recovering well. Best wishes!
Hello: my name is Alicia. I live in Arizona. I have been listening to your comments for a year almost. May 12, 2023 ,I had my pacemaker implant. After the surgery, I had so many unanswered questions. I am lucky to have found you, because I have learned so much from you. My life changed dramatically, from an energetic 78 year old, full of life and vitality to an anxious slow moving being. I suffer two months of dizziness and unbalance, i was afraid i was to suffer a stroke at any moment. Once I was called in for a devise check up, it was discovered that there was something unusual going on with one of the leads. It was tuned and since I have no issues. Now it’s a matter of regular check ups. Thanks to you, I have learned to keep my mind still and take it a day at a time. You are my inspiration and I pray the Lord to keep you safe and healthy. Thanks.
Hi Alicia. Thanks for the kind words and sharing your story. I hope you are doing well after the adjustment and that you feel better. I wish you the best!
Rhank you so much. I will be getting pacemaker I. February. All your information has helped put my mind at ease. May God bless you in your journey.
Hope you’re feeling better now.
Yes I am doing better. I've had pacemaker adjusted a few times. Bit I've been better since the last " tune up" I'm back to work now. I did have some anxiety but am getting use to it kicking in. Thanks again for your updates. Take care. May God be with you in your journey.
Glad to hear it, best wishes!
Just got one 4 days ago still learning thanks for advice
Hi, thanks for commenting and sharing your experience. I hope you are doing well and feeling better.
Hi there,
I wanted to take a moment to say "thank you" for all of your videos. I'm 35 and was informed yesterday that I need a pacemaker due to Vasovagal Syncope and Dysautonomia. Occasionally, I will pass out due to various reasons and have been trying to get better answers for most of my life. I had a loop monitor implanted last year that records a 24/7 EKG and sends daily results to my Cardiologist. Last week I passed out again and had a few heart pauses, with one of them being 69 seconds. Again, I'm a young, active, healthy, and fit guy... so this news yesterday definitely hit me hard. I looked around for all kinds of information and your vlog has helped me more than anything and finally gave me some peace. So again, thank you for putting your story out there and so happy everything has gone well with your situation! Cheers to many more great experiences!!
Best,
Daniel
Hi Daniel, Hearing you have heart issues does come as a surprise when you are so young. It is natural to feel all kinds of emotions, and to seek out others in your situation. I hope your surgery day isn't too stressful for you, and you have a smooth recovery. I hope you feel better once you have your device implanted. Thanks for sharing about yourself. I wish you the best, and please post an update to let us know how you are doing.
Thanks for your videos. I’m 2 weeks in to my pacemaker (heart block issues same as you). At 43 and living an active life usually cycling 2 hours a day, I do worry about whether my heart will recover back to what it was. Unfortunately the cardiologist isn’t the person to put my mind at ease - he was mostly focussed on me not dying. Your videos are a great help. Thank you.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for letting me know the videos are helpful. It’s natural to be concerned about how the pacemaker will affect your normal activity and hobbies. Since you are only two weeks in, you still have some time to take it easy while you heal. I hope your device is working as expected, but it isn’t unusual to need the settings adjusted to make it just right for you. Unless you hear differently from the doctor, after the initial 6 week recovery, you should be able to ease back into biking. It may not be comfortable at first, but given some time it should feel normal again. I hope you are feeling better, and let me know how you are doing in the future.
The only worry I had was pulling or dislodging the leads because I would forget not to reach over my shoulder height. I had some secondary swelling at incision site, urgent care visit. I am doing great, never give it a second thought. Only bad thing I found out is I am using it a lot, so battery replacement may be sooner than 7 to 8 years. Oh well, I'm still travelling in my campervan this coming spring, USA here I come.🤩😉🙂
Hi Karen, I was worried about the leads at first too. I would forget and use my arm to open the door, or pick something up. I had to wear the arm sling as a reminder to take it easy, especially as I started feeling less pain. Thanks for telling your experience. Hope you have fun in your camper van, sounds like a good way to spend the spring. Best wishes!
Thanks once again! Day 4.6 after my surgery. My wound got a bit red and was ejecting fluid. It was cleaned and left with more breathing room
Thanks for sharing your progress. I hope you continue to heal well and are feeling better.
This has been so helpful because I’m having all of the same feelings but I have no one to express them to. You gave me confidence to move ahead with getting mine. Thank you.
You got this!
So sorry you've had the Covid issues. I had my PM installed a week ago today and it seems to be functioning just fine. I still have 3 weeks to go with my left arm restrictions and am trying to be careful with it. The surgery proved to produce far less pain than I anticipated and is best described now as a fairly low level ache at the site. I have not had too much anxiety about the procedure as I did a lot of on-line research beforehand, including watching some of your videos, and pretty much knew how the device worked and what to expect.
Glad to hear you are doing well after surgery. The pain should continue to get better and eventually fell like normal. It is hard those weeks of restricted movement, for me it was hard to remember not to use it. I would wear the sling as a reminder not to use it. Thanks for sharing your experience, and letting me know you watched the videos. Best wishes.
I am really happy for you, from the bottom of my heart I hope you live long and enjoy whatever you want in life. You might silently be keeping up spirits of soo many people.. best of luck my brother.
Hey there, thanks for the kind words. I hope you are doing well, best wishes!
Hey I'm 31, doctors jacked up my heart with a miss diagnosis and medication and now I'm looking at having a pace maker put in. I'm pretty freaked out. It's almost 6 am and I can't sleep. I'm very anxious. I have a sleep study scheduled for tonight. Anyhow. I appreciate your videos and will pray for you bud. Take care.
I’m sorry to hear about your misdiagnosis, it is natural to be nervous and have many other emotions. I hope you get some answers and if you do need a pacemaker, know that it is there to help. Best of luck to you, and take care.
Thank you for sharing, I'm 47 and just had my pacemaker implanted 4 days ago. When I was told that I needed it I broke down. Mainly because I have a fear of being electrocuted .
But after discussing the issue with my cardiologist he explained I was not receiving an ICD I felt a little better. Also reading everyone's comments is helping with my fears. Take care and enjoy life as much as you can!
I’m glad that the comments helped. It is a scary thing. I hope you have a smooth recovery, and can get back to the normal things you like to do. Best wishes, and please keep us updated on how you are doing.
It's so good to hear you're still doing alright. Besides all the health problems. I hope it will continue to be okay!
I've had the same experience you had with re-prioritising my life and what is important. I allow myself to persue things I would have put to the side before as I deemed them non-essential. I just want to enjoy the time I have and I learned that time can be shorter than I thought.
I do have anxieties still, especially since my replacement surgery will be sometime next year. But all in all, I feel like I learned a lot having gotten the pacemaker.
I hope things will stay good!
Hi, that is exactly how I feel. Got to live in the moment and enjoy the time we have. I hope your replacement procedure goes smoothly. I do worry a little about when I’ll need to get mine replaced, probably multiple times through my life. I’m just happy to have something help keep my heart beating like it is supposed to. Thanks for continuing to watch and comment. Please continue let me know how you are doing. I hope you continue to do well.
I’m lying here at 5:30am listening to your vlog, 2 days after my implant. Your story has definitely helped with the anxiety of dealing with this new life.
I’ve always been very active but unfortunately I’ve felt with sleep apnea for many years and feel this may have contributed to my condition.
Thank you for the vlog. Just wanted to let you know how much it has helped me deal with this. 😍
Hi, helloitsmehb. I’m glad the vlog was helpful. It is a stressful and emotional time when you first get a pacemaker. I reconsidered a lot of things I’m the days after my implant. I had worries of every kind, and that is normal. With time, and the advice of your doctor, I hope your anxiety should reduce over the next weeks and months. As your body heals, you will feel more back to normal each day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, best wishes, and I hope you are feeling better.
@@CyborgVlog Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to seeing more of your vlog. Eric
It’s been a month now and I feel great! I’m just worried now about how this will affect my surfing. Ever heard of someone surfing with a PM? Hope you’re doing ok.
Eric
Glad to hear you are feeling good! After you are all healed up, I think you should be able to surf or do any other activities you like. My doctor told me no restrictions after my recovery period. But please check with your doctor first.
Thank you for sharing your experience about the pace maker.because it helps me to inderstand what pace maker can do to our life.i am 72 years old i had just my pace maker nov.11 but they did not do it well so i had passed out17hrs after my pace maker so they re do it again for the second timein the first time i did not feel any thing but the second time wow its to pain but i thank you to the 2 pilipina nurse they are on my side to tell you i dont have no idea about that pace maker untill i had.now im to scary what will happend but when you related about your experience i become brave to understand.thank you so much for sharing your stories i got it we have to be strong and have faith to almighty god abave.
Always great to hear from you again. Love hearing how your outlook on life has changed since getting your PM, I had a similar experience when I got mine two years ago . Sorry to hear about your hospitalizations but glad they weren’t PM related. Hopefully we’re on the downward slope of the Omicron wave of the virus.
I have to take blood thinners and beta blockers because of my history of heart arrhythmia and AFib so feel like my PM is a nice safety net, especially while I’m sleeping.
Cheers
Thanks for the positive feedback. It’s good to know others have similar experiences, like changing the outlook on life. Thanks for telling me about your experience. I’m glad you have a positive view about your pacemaker being a safety net. I hope that COVID will get to a manageable level, and not be a constant worry, so we all can get back to doing what we want. Best wishes, and stay safe.
Good videos and food for thought as I have to decide what I'm going to do. I just got my PM last week one day before my 65th birthday. I'm retired with a home and wife in the Philippines, so I don't know how I'm going to work all of that out. 8m currently staying with family in Texas as I recover and get the PM tuned.
Thank you very much for sharing your story you helped me out a lot god bless you . I have virtually identical problem to you but my heart block is caused by a long QT. I get my pacemaker on the 18th of February .again thank you very much you helped a lot of people with your videos big respect
I’m glad the videos were helpful, that’s why I make them. I hope you have a smooth surgery day and a speedy recovery. Best wishes, and please let me know how you are doing after.
@the truth hurts. How was your surgery ?
@@CyborgVlog my surgery was postponed due to weather but it finally went I had two weeks ago I'm sorry to bother you but there's a question you might be able to answer for me I feel fine but when I walk any distance I feel out of breath and tired is that normal because before the surgery I was quite fit and I just want to know did this happen to you? I will be grateful for your answer thank you
@@danilodistefanis5990 it went well and it was not as bad as I thought if you're having it done it's nothing to worry about 👍
It did take me a little while to get back to my normal exercise routine. During the recovery period I had discomfort in the incision area. Take it slow and talk to your doctor about your concerns, but I think given some time, you can get back to doing what you want.
Thanks for the update and sorry to hear that you have been suffering from COVID infections. I am pacemaker dependent after a heart attack. It paces me at a minimum of 60 bpm. The original pacemaker was replaced within a couple days. I am not sure why because I was out of it. Six months later they replaced it again with a two lead model that increases the ejection fraction. It also has a built in defibrillator. No problems since the new one got adjusted and I feel great. The defibrillator gives me peace of mind. Luckily I have not needed it. I am back to all of my normal activities except for the gym (too much COVID around).
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad the new device is working well for you now. It’s good that you are back to your normal activities, but I do hope Covid gets under control so we can all get back to doing what we enjoy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’m 64 years old just had a pacemaker Putin a week ago. So far so good. Go for my first check in a few days. Thankx for the info
Hi Steve, I’m glad you are doing good. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have a smooth recovery. Let me know how you are doing after a little while.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless you !
Thanks Glenda!
Hey there. I'm a 39 yo dude about to turn 40 and just got my pacemaker five days ago due to some night (REM sleeping) AV blocks (I had a 3rd degree one of more than 8 seconds caught in a routine holter exam...). When we found that, my cardiologist got me in a semi intensive care for a set of exams. During my time in the hospital (fully monitored) I had only a couple of minor night AV blocks that wouldn't raise great concerns. However, the lenghty one caught in the previous exam left everyone very worried. I have two kids (aged 5 y and 1 month) and my decision to get a pacemaker was mainly based on me wanting to be around them for as long as I can. I lost my mother when I was 10 and I don't want them to be raised without one of their parents. I don't want them to have to cope with that. As far as I can tell, I never had any syncopes of faints during the day, but apparently I might have been having some of them during my night time. One thing that I noticed is that I am not feeling as tired or wasted after waking up as compared to before having the pacemaker implanted, so maybe this condition was impacting my life silently - even though it was detected completely by chance. Anyway, what worries me the most is assuring that the cause of my heart condition is not something that will do further damage, and that the pacemaker will be an effective way to deal with it and (hopefully) restore my life expectancy to "normal" levels. I usually have higher heartbeats (usually around 75-85 bpm) at rest, but since it went down to 43 bpm during the AV blocks, I asked my cardiologist to set the minimum pace threshold to 50 bpm so the devide wouldn't kick in too often. as opposed to the standard 60 bpm threshold (I see from your videos that you also had this particular issue in a first moment, so I guess it was a good call to set it below 60 bpm). Right now I'm a little bit scarred - as anyone would - and wondering how much the pacemaker is getting busy, since I don't think I have noticed any pacing from it so far. Anyway, thanks for sharing your videos and I hope that you are doing well. I'm now definetely part of this cyborg community. Finally, sorry for my broken English: I'm not a native speaker, as you may have noticed by now. Cheers!
Hi Ben, I hope you are doing well. I'm glad you were able to catch the AV block and get a pacemaker to correct it. What you are describing is almost exactly my reason for needing a pacemaker too. It is natural to be nervous right after surgery, I know I was. Over time you should get more comfortable with your device, and you can take comfort that it is there as a backup if you need it. Thank you for sharing your experience and welcome to being a cyborg. P.S. I wouldn't have know you were not a native speaker if you didn't mentioned it. I think your English is excellent.
Thanks for the video's, I have had my pacemaker for a little over 2 years. My big issue is I have had a lead failure and hadc a second surgery. I'm going in this week for a device check as it looks like something is going on with the lead again.... I do think about my pacemaker, less now than I did a year ago. I would like to thank your videos helped when I ha0d the device implantation
Hi, thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I hope you get your issues with the lead resolved soon. Thanks for the feedback and I hope you are doing well.
Thank you fr your blog
What is the life expectancy of a pacemaker patient ?
Hi, thanks for the question. Pacemaker patients can expect live a normal life span. However, if there are other health issues too, they can affect lifespans. So if it is only a pacemaker and nothing else, you can live a long life.
Thank you very much fr the answer
Sure thing.
Thank you for all the insight.. I just had mine done 5 days ago..so a real newbie to all this. But I can definitely relate to the fear factors
It is a weird and emotional time right after getting your pacemaker. Keep in touch with your doctor, and be sure to bring up any questions or concerns. I remember worrying about the smallest things, that turned out to be nothing when I finally asked the doctor. I hope your recovery goes smoothly, and you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing, and please let me know how you are doing. Best wishes!
@@CyborgVlog Thank you for the words of encouragement. Yes I got to admit it's a bit overwhelming. I have had surgeries in my past but this is a first for something being put in my body...lol.. God bless :o)
I hope you are doing well! Thanks
Got sleep apnea in 2001. Have been well functioning on a CPAP since then, and in 2021 I had AV-Block, so doctors gave me a standard PM for pacing my heart rate, if the rate went below 30. Sadly enough, that PM (2-lead) was only attached to the right heart chambers. Eventually it leads to dysfuncion in the syncronisation of the Left and Right part of the heart, leading to severe fatigue, breathlessness, central sleep apnea and lifethreathening worsening of my Ejection Fraction from 60% down to 23%. I have now been offered a Biventricular Pacemaker (CRT-P 3 leads), which stimulates both sides and synchronize them, and should bring the heart pump back to normal again. It was running like a motor missing two spark plugs. Hope it will work.
Sorry to hear that the first pacemaker didn’t help you the way you needed. I hope the new one works better for you. And gets you feeling better. Thanks for sharing your experience, and best wishes.
Thankyou for sharing experience I hear you and I relate it to my fathers experiences I had a lot of anxiety over the implant now have almost normalised but Sometimes I do get worried
It is normal to be worried when someone needs a device to fix an electrical heart issue. I hope you can take comfort in that it is a helpful device and will allow him to live better. Best wishes to you and your dad. Thanks for sharing and commenting!
I would like more videos like this please.
I will
Thank you
You're welcome
Thank you for your update. What is the live expectancy with pacemaker? I heard it is similar to a person with no heart issues as long as the pacemaker does the job.
Yes, life expectancy is the same as anyone else.
@@CyborgVlog Thank you for your prompt answer. Live long and prosper!
Peace and long life!
I got one too (Medtronics). only think a fine stressful is my Annual Battery Check and they pace me at 90 , makes me feel sick during and after wobbly and have to go to the Bathroom (#2) . Have you ever heard any others have this happen ??? Thanks
Jim
Canada
I haven’t heard that before, but it did make me feel strange the first time the remotely increased my heart rate. I had anxiety during it for sure. Hopefully it was a one time occurrence. Best wishes.
@@CyborgVlog 2nd time wasn't as bad but still Wobbly. Hopefully the Device isn't defective. Nurse tried Breathing exercises and Calming before. I've notified the Doctors and Pacemaker clinic about this too.
Maybe I should contact Medtronics ?! Thankyou.
@Luckey900 keep telling the doctor. It may need to have some settings adjusted. I was having rapid pacing sometimes because a default setting was causing a feedback loop. I convinced the dr to keep looking and they found a setting to change that fixed the issue. I hope they can try tuning it to make you more comfortable.
@@CyborgVlog My Family Doctor MD said he didn't know anything about Pacemakers ???
I told my Cardiologist about it, gave me a funny look but did say anything. Then at the 2nd Annual Device check
I got a Different experienced RN Pacemaker Tech as I mentioned with the same result but not as severe ?! Looks like they go into "Damage Control" mode and seem to "Pass the Buck" to someone else with my problem and look at it as an Anxiety issue ?!
Yesterday I got the news I will be needing one of these (30 yo German). I am slightly panicking (first one getting in my circle) and also worried about these random "touches" it could give me. Your videos have been informative and I can also see how these experiences change people, I myself have become a more "live in the moment" guy. Thank you for the morale boost
Hi, the time between finding out you need a pacemaker and your surgery can be an emotional time. It is natural to be concerned about the future. I hope you can look at getting the device as a way to keep living, knowing it is there as a backup when your heart needs it. Please let us know how you are feeling after you get it, and I wish you the best!
Still get scared of stuff 3 years later
Every once in a while, I still do too. I think that’s natural. Thanks for sharing and I hope you’re doing well.
I am struggling with my decision to get a Pacer...very frustrating.
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. It can be scary when the doctor says you need to have heart surgery. If it will help improve your life, that’s the main benefit. Just weigh your options and take the advice of your doctor. Best of luck with your decision.
Hey I have gotten my pacemaker implantation a month back almost, but internally the site has pain still.. I don't understand why , went to cardio doc prescribed neuro painkillers that's all .. any recommendations would be useful
How are you feeling now
Still doing fine, working and doing my normal routine. Thanks for asking. I hope you are doing well too.
Thanks... I get mine in about 12 hours.😢
How are you doing now? Hope you’re feeling better and have a smooth recovery.
Hello, I had my pacemaker implant last April 24, 20/24 some say thebattery will last for 10 years but my nurse say 15 years, is it normal thatsometimes my pulse rate that sometimes that sometimes myheart rate is low and sometimes high. How many months before I can move normal? My incision isnot yet dry andstill hurts when I lift my hand high, thank you for your videos.
I’m getting an ICD March 26 and I am worried about being a cyborg.
It’s not as bad as it sounds. Hope you have a smooth recovery. Best wishes
i am getting my pm @79....your vids helped my anxiety.... i already use a CPAP... so will be interested in effects... 10 yr battery life no issue 😁
Glad to hear the videos helped your anxiety. Getting something implanted into your heart is scary, and it is natural to be worried. I hope you feel better after your surgery, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
@@CyborgVlog thanks..
tomorrow is the day 🙏
Best wishes, let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it.
well all went well with the Medtronics Micra PM 👍😊.... no overnight stay, inserted in right groin. Set to min BPM =60
btw> battery life is 12 yrs
Pacers extend life expectancy. Why do you worry about early death?
I know, but it made me worry anyway.
Is ther important to take medicine after implement pacemaker plss reply
If you doctor told you to, then please take it. Otherwise you shouldn’t have to
Why does it pace you at such a normal threshold? I sleep and my HR goes down to 40 easily. It’s normal.
When mine gets low, my heart beat gets irregular and pauses for over 5 seconds. That pause it what the pacemaker was implanted for. Thanks for asking.
when i went to doctor i had to test 24h heart rate my lowest was 30bpm when sleeping but i dont have symtoms.
Glad you don’t have symptoms. Thanks for commenting, and I hope you stay well.
Sorry for the covid. It was kinda freaky at 1sr but used to it; I had a herniated disk in my back and that turned out to b a work of congress to get an MRI.
Hi, it is freaky the first time, but at least it is doing it’s job. Sorry to hear about your back pain and troubles getting an MRI, was the delay related to your device or just delays caused by insurance/ hospital slowness?