New heart monitor

Patm
on 11/1/12 4:42 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

I was really dreading today. I have had some issues with blacking out so I had to wear a heart monitor again. For anyone who has worn them you know you can not shower with them on. I have to have it for two weeks. Two weeks without a shower!

I am so relieved I have one that is called a loop. I can take it off to shower. The only draw back is I have to phone in the results everyday. The tech told me if I do not they send the police ambulance and fire dept because they think you are dead! Not sure if he was just trying to scare me so I do the phone in but I don't think I will take the chance.

Monica M.
on 11/1/12 4:56 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

well, i hope they get this figured out, and some good comes out of this.

birdiegirl
on 11/1/12 4:58 am

RNY on 04/01/09

Showering is good ....cant imagine trying to sponge bathe for two weeks.....you are a saint!

Hope they get the info they require Pat....good luck with it all

Kimmer75
on 11/1/12 5:04 am - London, Canada

I just had a loop monitor on. It was supposed to be for 2 weeks, but I had a major reaction to the adhesive connectors so the dr let me off at a week!!!! That was a bonus as it was a pain in the butt!!! Turns out I have an extra atrial heartbeat. the dr shrugged and said have a nice day.
I had to phone mine in too, not sure if it's the same little unit, but mine squealed like a fax machine for 10-20 mins. Depending on how many "events" it recorded. I buried mine in pillows to muffle the sound.
Good luck with your results!!! I hope they get you all sorted out.

Referal: November 2011 to Windsor Assessment Center, Orientation: February 9th, 2012, Request Transfer to Hamilton: March 23, 2012, Transfer madness for April, May, June, Abdominal Ultrasound: August 1, 2012, Dietician & SW: October 3, 2012,
Scope: November 8, 2012, Internist: November 14, 2012, Surgeon: November 27th, 2012

Surgery: April 10, 2013. VSG and gallbladder removed.

Patm
on 11/1/12 5:09 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

Greeneyez. It sounds like the same one. I know I have atrial fibrillation, have for some years. It is just that now at 61 I am exercising a lot more and not reacting well to it. I did this surgery to get healthy so will not stop the exercise just need to find a way to do it and not black out after.

Kimmer75
on 11/1/12 5:15 am - London, Canada

Oh, well yes I hope that you can get something sorted out so you can keep healthy!!!!

Referal: November 2011 to Windsor Assessment Center, Orientation: February 9th, 2012, Request Transfer to Hamilton: March 23, 2012, Transfer madness for April, May, June, Abdominal Ultrasound: August 1, 2012, Dietician & SW: October 3, 2012,
Scope: November 8, 2012, Internist: November 14, 2012, Surgeon: November 27th, 2012

Surgery: April 10, 2013. VSG and gallbladder removed.

Karen M.
on 11/1/12 5:58 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Best wishes to you, Pat. Hopefully this will provide you with some answers!

Karen

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Patm
on 11/1/12 6:01 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

Thanks all. I hope I get answers too.

(deactivated member)
on 11/1/12 6:52 am - Peterborough, Canada

RNY on 10/19/12

Hi Pat, I sincerely hope they sort out what your problem is and get it treated. Do you have a pacemaker now?

Patm
on 11/1/12 6:56 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

No pacemaker. I am on blood thinner Pradax. It is one of the few drugs I still take. I'm off home soon. Will wash walls to see if my heart rate goes up. LOL

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