Spent the last 24 hours in the emergency room; then in a regular room. Went in with a stomach ache; then my low heart rate (40 or less) was discovered. Have been planning for a pacer for several years. Was told a couple of weeks ago that I should plan for the procedure in about 8 months.

The emergency room people were prepping me for a procedure when some sane person got hold of my cardiologist and the Dr. who actually does the procedures. After putting on a monitor and 10 trips up and back the hall, the decision was made to postpone the procedure.

My questions: Has anyone here had a monitor installed? How long were you out of action? Was getting used to the device relatively easy?

I understand that, while your heart rate changes as a function of the activity you are doing (Mine went up to 94 walking the halls yesterday), this is a "ONE SPEED MOTOR" that operates at about 60.

Please let me know your experiences. I can't respond until Thursday. I'm leaving for an extended session in Louisville for a film score in a few minutes....



Chas and others, I KNOW....I KNOW...I KNOW!


R.

Russ