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I am new here. This is actually my first post. :) I just got a new pacemaker for Christmas. And as my screen name says....I am greatful! I feel better than ever and I am just happy to be alive!

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Mary_Janet

Welcom to you and love your tag name and your attitude. So glad you are feeling better now.

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Greatfulheart in reply to Mary_Janet

Thank you Mary Janet! :)

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Funky_Uk

Welcome, Glad your feeling well :) I’m on my second PM had my first in 2007 x

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Greatfulheart in reply to Funky_Uk

Thank you Funky Uk! It lasted 11 years...that's fantastic. They told me I will need a new one in about 5. Or at least that's when the battery will need to be replaced. I'm still not sure how this all works yet. :)

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Funky_Uk in reply to Greatfulheart

I’m on my second PM the second one was fitted in 2011 :) this one still has plenty of life left in it though x It will all be normal to you very soon :)

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Sina-6491

Yes welcome to you Greatfulheart. I hope we can help with any future questions.

I also hope we can make you feel evan more possitive than you already sound.

Life is for living, you enjoy it to the full girl 👍😄

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Greatfulheart in reply to Sina-6491

Thank you Sina! I will take that to heart.....(pun intended) ;)

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Mirador19

Welcome Greatfulheart, I agree with Mary_Janet what a great name and attitude, You look as Happy as you sound in your photo. :-)

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Greatfulheart in reply to Mirador19

Thank you Mirador19! I am happy to be here...literally!

Welcome I got mine in November struggled a bit with anxiety but I agree feel much better with it than did before. Take care x

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Greatfulheart in reply to HeatherForanSmith

Hi Heather! Isn't it amazing! It's so nice to have energy and be able to breath!

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Weejenny

Got mine last April glad you’re feeling better 😀🌷

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Greatfulheart in reply to Weejenny

Thanks Weejenny! I hope you're feeling better as well! Cute doggie in the picture. :)

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