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Cycle accident leads to fitting of pacemaker.

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Well what a fortnight. A cycle accident that left me with quite serious injuries, broken ribs, broken collar bone, cracked shoulder blade, drained lung and chipped pelvis has lead to my EP saying that it is now time to fit the pacemaker to address my dodgy ticker electrics (LBBB) whilst I was in hospital. Much debate about the cause of the accident but later video evidence showing that I was hit by another cyclist. Reluctantly I agreed to fitting a pacemaker to avoid future DVLA implications. They could not get the third lead to locate so I have ended up with a 2 lead pacemaker.

So the cycle injuries have incapacitated my right arm, the pacemaker has limited movement of my left arm and the result is that I am shuffling around like a penguin with one crutch.

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Jalia

So sorry to hear all this. What a nightmare for you.

Wishing you a good, speedy recovery.

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jeanjeannie50

You poor thing, what a horrible few weeks you've had! I guess you just need time to recover now. I hope you don't live alone and have someone who can help you while movement is restricted.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jean

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AFCyclist in reply tojeanjeannie50

Big blokes fall hard! Being looked after well.

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Cha275rL in reply toAFCyclist

Sounds like you’ve had a horrible time. Glad to hear you’re being well looked after.👍

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Buffafly

I know it’s hard to get a cardiology appointment but wasn’t that a bit extreme 😂 ? Seriously I particularly empathise with the broken ribs, ooooow...... Hope you heal well and quickly 🦋

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AFCyclist in reply toBuffafly

He was determined to fit the pacemaker whilst he had me in the hospital.

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Buffafly in reply toAFCyclist

Pinned down 🤕

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Kaz747

Sorry to hear about your dramas. You poor thing. So much for cycling being good for our health 🚴‍♂️🚴🏿🚴‍♀️😉

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Medi32

Oh you poor thing! Hope you have a few good books and box sets to keep you company

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CDreamer

OUCH and OMG - comisserations!

I know it’s a shock but I hope you will find the PM good - I had to have a revision to place the 3rd lead but even so - after recover and healing from the initial placement with 2 leads found I was SO much better.

Take very good care and just confirms my view that I was wise avoiding cycling, mountain climbing and sky diving. Any other sport but not those!

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AFCyclist in reply toCDreamer

Thanks. Interesting comment about 3rd lead revision.

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CDreamer in reply toAFCyclist

Not something I would wish on anyone as it was something like 9 months after the initial placement but it worked and added another level. I haven’t had one episode since that was done in June 2019.

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oliviab9

Feel your pain had similar injuries a few years ago but no cardiac complications get well soon

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Jajarunner

Bless you. Get well soon.

Bad luck! I hope you make a complete and speedy recovery!

Good excuse to watch the Giro!

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C66t

Oh no what a nightmare I hope you have lots of support. Healing bugs to you.😀❤💐💐

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Tux18

Sorry to hear of your accident and situation. In time no doubt you will improve greatly. Hang in there, wishing you a very speedy recovery.

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