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Crazyleftie

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2. I have had a pacemaker/defibrillator since 2014

Reply to Frustratedlady (Original post)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 08:14 AM

Jul 2022

There are no problems with microwaves or other electrical devices. The batteries do last a long time as well and they are tested every 6 months. Mine will last a minimum of another 5 years, although the expected life was shorter probably because it was not needed as much or at all (my opinion, not a medical one, as I have never felt it go off). After a while you do not notice it is there.
It is a boston scientific/medtronic, supposedly the best available.

Good luck with it. It is a relatively simple operation

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I'd appreciate any information I can get on pacemakers, the plus and minuses. [View all] Frustratedlady Jul 2022 OP

Personally I had a family member and good friend who have them. True Blue American Jul 2022 #1

Thanks for your input. "...lived many good years" makes me feel better. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #4

I have had a pacemaker/defibrillator since 2014 Crazyleftie Jul 2022 #2

Well, I looked at the "wiring" and didn't think "relatively simple" even though that was the dr's... Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #3

As I understand the new is the combined. True Blue American Jul 2022 #16

One kept my father alive for years after he had cardiac arrest. femmedem Jul 2022 #5

Is that done externally or surgically? Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #6

It was done externally. femmedem Jul 2022 #13

Very happy with mine. multigraincracker Jul 2022 #7

Really? That's a positive thought toward my decision. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #8

I'm 72 if that helps. multigraincracker Jul 2022 #9

I have a pulse oximeter for pulse/oxygen levels. When I got home from having stents, Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #10

That was the reaction I heard,too. True Blue American Jul 2022 #17

Thank you for this thread! Silver Gaia Jul 2022 #11

I understand where you are standing right now. I'm right beside you. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #12

Will do .. Silver Gaia Jul 2022 #14

I've had mine for over 20 years. Triloon Jul 2022 #15

From one who knows:) True Blue American Jul 2022 #18

I have to call the dr. early in the morning because I have another procedure that may Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #21

Micorwaves now are well shielded Warpy Jul 2022 #19

WOW! I thought it was just cell phones and microwaves...MRIs, etc. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #22

You wish Warpy Jul 2022 #24

I was joshing about the vacuum cleaner. I convinced everyone several years ago that I Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #25

My mother got a self propelled monstrosity in her 80s Warpy Jul 2022 #26

I would suggest a medical ID to wear multigraincracker Jul 2022 #20

Good idea. I'll look into it. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #23