Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

New Pacemaker and 33 years old

Hi all I am looking for someone that I can identify with who has a pacemaker and is only 33. I am recovering from pm surgery on 2-7-07 and i feel like none of my famly understands what it is like. I am a sp ed teacher and have two children and a wonderful husband but feel like I'm all alone when I don't feel good. Help! Will I be okay?
8 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Hi Christy, an everyone else... I see this was posted 7 years ago but I need some advice. I am now faced with having a pacemaker fitted, I have just turnt 33. History is chest pains for 10 years but never bradycardic until I had my daughter now 19 months, the last 19 months have been the best but also the worst health wise, constantly hazey feeling, up an down with being dizzy like Im on a carousel in an out of CCU and crash, HR is resting around 45bpm but drops well under 40 into early 30s tabts when Im in trouble... I was never bradycardic before the epidural (giving birth). I would like some advice as to what its like, does it hurt, are their any side effects i should be aware of, thanks in advance any info is greatly appreciated xxx
Helpful - 0
1920060 tn?1322584144
I am 33 I Have been fighting this not knowing since 2008 .
The only way i knew my heart stopped was that they implanted a loop recorder. Thankfully I'm on the road to recovery from getting the pacemaker/defibulator implanted 11-14-2011
if you ever need to chat please don't hesitate
my email is ***@****
Brady lanning
Pennsylvania
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I am 34 now, but got my defibulaor/pacemaker last year.  It was the least invasive thing you could imagine.  During the entire procedure I talked to the Dr. about football (excpept for testing).  Do not worry about the procedure.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
   My wife had a pacemaker at age 60--and she has an healthy heart.  She just had an electrical glitch that caused her to skip every other beat. Now 9 years later, she lives an absolutely normal life and has no restrictions on her life.  If your experience is like hers, you can expect a normal life expectancy--and most important, a normal life. I also taught special education, so I know your job and family requires a lot of you.  The only real problem is having to be frisked every time she goes through airport security.  You probably know you need to avoid the magnetic metal detectors.  Best of luck to you--and most likely there is nothing to worry about.  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thats awesome! Realtysteve seems to also be a former fellow pacemaker patient, and gave some good insight there! Just think of that pacemaker as another tool to help you feel better :) Im glad its working and you feel good!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
My heart only beats at a rate of 30 beats per minute (well not any more now it beats at 70 yeah!)But I also have a seizure disorder and the doctor discovered that I have electrical body issues and that I was having heart seizures. I tell you what I am feeling better every day.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
You will be fine and implanting a pacer is so routine now a days.  My aunt just got one two weeks ago and she is vacationing around the world now.  I had one for 10 years and just recently go it taken out. It was founded that i didn't need it.  My life is the same with it or without it.  Your mind controls all and you are the same person with it or without it.  Incorporate a sense of hummor with it and live on.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Wow,

Thats alot for someone to go through at so young and feel like they have no support! I dont have a pacemaker personally, but i CAN identify with feeling all alone in a similar situation.. Welcome to the support group and i hope you find some peace of mind here!

What did you need the pacemaker for? If you dont mind me asking!
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Heart Disease Community

Top Heart Disease Answerers
159619 tn?1707018272
Salt Lake City, UT
11548417 tn?1506080564
Netherlands
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
Learn what happens before, during and after a heart attack occurs.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.