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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:18 PM
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Good news and bad news...
I had my angiogram yesterday and the good news is I have no blocked arteries in my heart. The bad news is that 3 hours later I had a pacemaker put in. I have Sick Sinus Syndrome with pulse dropping into 30's and 40's.).

I'm typing this with one hand, because the other arm is in a sling, which I have to wear for a week. Then I can't raise my arm up or pick up anything over 5 lbs for several more weeks.

I'm very thankful that there were no blocked arteries and in a few weeks lumberingbear will be back to his old lumbering self.

Thanks to those who gave me good thoughts, vibes and prayers.

:hi: (Waves with good arm)
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:19 PM
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1. The Good News
is that you will hopefully live a long time with a pacemaker and will adjust to it.

:hi:
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:24 PM
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7. Thanks Southpawkicker...
:hi:
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:20 PM
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2. So glad to hear!
..that you are not blocked, that is (she says as she eats another potato chip). I'm sorry about the Syndrome, but I guess it could be worse.
Enjoy your time to be pampered, and take care of yourself!!:hi:
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:26 PM
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9. Thanks
I've enjoyed a lot of chips also
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:22 PM
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3. My dear lumberingbear!
Edited on Sat Dec-09-06 09:22 PM by CaliforniaPeggy
I am very happy to hear that your arteries are clear! That is very important!

And, you know, pacemakers are not really bad news. The really bad news would have been if you'd died from your sick sinus syndrome.....

I know you'll be fine! Speaking as a former Cardiac care nurse......:hug:
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:29 PM
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10. Yes my dear Peggy
I do realize how lucky I am. My father died of an MI at age 60 (Which is a year older than ole lumberingbear is right now.).
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:22 PM
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4. My Father-in-law has a Pacemaker/Defibulator.
It's saved his life a few times now. He lives a normal life. Good luck with everything!!
Duckie
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:25 PM
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8. Thanks Duckie
:)
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:22 PM
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5. WOW glad you're ok. Good think is you'll be here a LONG time now.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :toast: :toast:
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:31 PM
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11. Yes BrainDamaged...
I mind is a lot calmer than what it was a couple days ago.
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:22 PM
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6. Good news does tend to come
with something ugly attached to it. I'm glad you're out of surgery and relaxing. And no arterial blockage... that's excellent news.
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:32 PM
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12. Thanks crim son
:)
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lumberingbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:35 PM
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13. Thanks everyone...
Edited on Sat Dec-09-06 09:36 PM by lumberingbear
Bedtime. I didn't get any sleep at the hospital last night, and this bear is a sleepy bear.
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 09:37 PM
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14. Sending more good thoughts your way
:hug:

I hope you are back to lumbering soon.
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