DEFIBRILATORS

WHO HAS HAD A SHOCK

I had a series of three shocks within a few seconds while taking a shower, after spending time with a lady friend. That was 8 months ago, shortly after having the implant. Kinda' gives new meaning to "just say no". I was more angry than worried. Please DO follow your doctor's advise. My Doc. said I was good to go, I took it she meant that I was OK. I can dump a whole horror story on you, the past year. Not here. Not now. I am working through other issues, and Darn it, they can't take away my sense of humor. I don't have oxygen at night because my insurance was canceled. I hope I don't see ya in the depression forum. Best wishes and prayers.

hi there, my dad just had a pacemaker defibulator inplanted 2 weeks ago. we are concerned about the shock therapy. does it hurt? what acutally happens. he is 73 years old and i know he is worried and so am i. he is reading the handbook of the inplant device and i know it is scaring him. thought anybody with any info could help. thanks

hello Annieinoz, thanks for for input. his inplant is from medtronics. what do you mean stay away from power lines and engines, what kind of engines? do cordless phones and cell phones bother? this is all so new to us. yes my dad had a heart attack. the first one was 20 yrs ago 5 bypasses. he had 2 minor ones, and now this one which was a close one. I thank my lord for saving him again.they could not do any other procedures like the angiogram or any stents, so they put this device in him. i guess to make sure his heart doest stop beating. i hope this works for him. it sounds like you are okay with this device you have. hope so. thanks for your support. God Bless