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[heartkidxo]

Hiya,

Just wondering if there's any other teenagers on here that have similar conditions or anything that wouldwnat to chat ? I struggle finding people my own age that have a pacemaker so would be cool too see if anyone else does !

[Nathan53]

Hello and welcome to the forum - being an 'oldie' I will restrict my input to giving you the attached link which sounds as though it could be something that interests you. myheart.org.uk/

Hope you find the support you want as your coping with a lot at a young age but you will 'get there'

[Calliope153 in reply to Nathan53]

The BHF has something for your age group too:

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[Nathan53 in reply to Calliope153]

Hello my lovely - I think your reply was meant for heartkudxo but maybe my new healthy lifestyle is making you think of me as a 19 yr old lol x

[Calliope153 in reply to Nathan53]

LOL. Will private message you later......

[Emzyfred1419]

Good evening, I had my first pacemaker fitted when I was 18 in 1985 and now at 52, I am on pacemaker number4. I have now developed other heart problems, but for many years I carried on a normal kind of life, played football ( with a chest protector) was a morris dancer and ran half marathons. 35 years later, I am still married to the girl I met at 18 have 2 children that are now adults and a pacemaker never really slowed me down. I never knew anybody of my age, that had a pacemaker at the time, so do not worry too much. Unfortunately my pace of life has changed a bit, as I was diagnosed with Heart failure last year, so I cant do what I used to do and things have changed quite a bit for me in the last year. My advise is too enjoy your life, do not worry about it, listen to what your doctors tell you and if I can be of help with any answers to your questions, feel free to ask away.. Good Luck.