Gail

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Wuss, How'd you like to come up here & shovel snow all winter, then you'd stop snivilling. The temp here hit close to 50 lasst week & we made the weather channel's "Hottest Spot in Canada. Broke a 100 year record SuZieDi <graymarshall@...> wrote: We've had an incredibly bad winter for this area, it's been getting into the low 40's and I haven't been swimming in MONTHS!! (whine, whine, snivel, snivel) Love,DiLibra me, Domine, de morte

aeternagraymarshall@... RE: Gail Ya you get pretty sever weather up there too.We have had it pretty good this winter but Feb and March are our worst part of winter. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of suzieSent: February 1, 2006 7:27 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: GailFunny Gail, We've just had another beautiful warm day. Everything melting,

tomorrow it'll freeze & snow just a little & you'll see an entire town full of black & blue butts. SuZiegail <gaila@...> wrote: Yes I am on Cape Breton ,NS and we are barried in snow.Tons of it. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of BaylaSent: February 1, 2006 3:29 PMTo:

Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Gailbrrrrrrrrr NS I came to the board to see...that .ca gets me everytime..stay warm girl Next time I'm coming back as a cat

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Way

to GO, Gail. Keep up the good work.

De

RE:

Bayla

..I am 3wks smoke free.

Gail

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Could

you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it, too?

De

Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed

Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

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People who have or had HCV and want to become

organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a

selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people.

A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver

only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV

is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been

considered a donor candidate if not.

It has saved many lives and the additional need

for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day.

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I keep a card in my wallet saying I'm HCV+ & that I'd like to donate any organs needed by HCV+ people right next to my I am a Diabetic card. SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote: Could you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it, too? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of gailSent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:34

PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people In Canada there is no way we can list that it is for a hep c person only when it comes to our organs,same with our medical card.We do or do not want to donate our organs with no space for but for only hep c people. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: March 7, 2006 5:40 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people Slideshow | Print at Home | Order Prints | Save to: My Photos or My Computer Click a photo to view a larger version on Photos. See links above for more options. People who have or had HCV and want to become organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people. A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been considered a donor candidate if not. It has saved many lives and the additional need for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day. card jpg

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Where do ya'll get these cards you keep talking about?

Love,DiLibra me, Domine, de morte aeternagraymarshall@...

RE: Gail

I keep a card in my wallet saying I'm HCV+ & that I'd like to donate any organs needed by HCV+ people right next to my I am a Diabetic card.

SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote:

Could you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it, too?

De

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of gailSent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:34 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

In Canada there is no way we can list that it is for a hep c person only when it comes to our organs,same with our medical card.We do or do not want to donate our organs with no space for but for only hep c people.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: March 7, 2006 5:40 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

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People who have or had HCV and want to become organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people.

A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been considered a donor candidate if not.

It has saved many lives and the additional need for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day.

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I made my own donor card, the Diabetic one I got from the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. - they give them out so if you're having a low blood sugar reaction - it can make you look drunk before the coma & death - the cops will take you to the hospital or at least call the paramedics. I think it best to carry a card with my HCV status - even home made - so if I can't speak the people at the hospital will know to take precautions around my blood. SuZieDi Marshall and Tom Gray <graymarshall@...> wrote: Where do ya'll get these cards you keep talking about? Love,DiLibra me, Domine, de morte aeternagraymarshall@... RE: Gail I keep a card in my wallet saying I'm HCV+ & that I'd like to donate any organs needed by HCV+ people right next to my I am a Diabetic card. SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote: Could you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it,

too? De -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of gailSent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:34 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people In Canada there is no way we can list that it is for a hep c person only when

it comes to our organs,same with our medical card.We do or do not want to donate our organs with no space for but for only hep c people. Gail -----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: March 7, 2006 5:40 PMTo:

Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people Slideshow | Print at Home | Order Prints | Save to: My Photos or My

Computer Click a photo to view a larger version on Photos. See links above for more options. People who have or had HCV and want to become organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people. A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been considered a donor candidate if not. It has saved many lives and the additional need for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day. card

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I could tell my doctor that I want my kidneys and liver donated to another hep C person that needs it and also put it in my living will and hope that will do the trick.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of MotleySent: March 8, 2006 5:16 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Gail

Could you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it, too?

De

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of gailSent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:34 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

In Canada there is no way we can list that it is for a hep c person only when it comes to our organs,same with our medical card.We do or do not want to donate our organs with no space for but for only hep c people.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: March 7, 2006 5:40 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

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People who have or had HCV and want to become organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people.

A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been considered a donor candidate if not.

It has saved many lives and the additional need for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day.

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Deb

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I might also do the same thing.and put a card in my wallet too.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of suzieSent: March 8, 2006 7:23 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Gail

I keep a card in my wallet saying I'm HCV+ & that I'd like to donate any organs needed by HCV+ people right next to my I am a Diabetic card.

SuZie Motley <dmotley@...> wrote:

Could you print the card attached to Deb’s mail and carry it, too?

De

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ] On Behalf Of gailSent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:34 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: RE: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

In Canada there is no way we can list that it is for a hep c person only when it comes to our organs,same with our medical card.We do or do not want to donate our organs with no space for but for only hep c people.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: March 7, 2006 5:40 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: HCV+ or cleared organ donors as Directed Organ Donors for other HCV+ people

Slideshow | Print at Home | Order Prints | Save to: My Photos or My Computer

Click a photo to view a larger version on Photos. See links above for more options.

People who have or had HCV and want to become organ donors can and it is marked on your organ donor card and info as a selected or directed organ donor for only HCV+ people.

A person can even indicate - I am donating my liver only for another HCV+ person or persons. This way a person with HCV is considered a candidate as a liver donor only and would not have been considered a donor candidate if not.

It has saved many lives and the additional need for HCV+ organ donors if growing by the day.

card jpg

Deb

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left click like Connie described then go to Edit in the toolbar & click cut.Llinda <2llama@...> wrote: doctor burned your flesh.Ouch.How did he manage that.Yes we were supposed to start today.I requested that you tell me how to get rid of the letter below me,so there isn't a long chain of letters,just a

repley to yours.Ok.Hope I explained right.Thanks hon Gail Hi Gail, Do you know how to highlight things? You click the left button on your mouse behind what all you want to delete and hold the button down. While button is down, move the mouse to the left so that the scrip is 'highlighted'. Once that is done you can either type over the highlight, hit the Delete key, or the Backspace key. You can do this from the right side of what you want to delete too, just follow procedure backwards. Did I make

sense??

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left click like Connie described then go to Edit in the toolbar & click cut.Llinda <2llama@...> wrote: doctor burned your flesh.Ouch.How did he manage that.Yes we were supposed to start today.I requested that you tell me how to get rid of the letter below me,so there isn't a long chain of letters,just a

repley to yours.Ok.Hope I explained right.Thanks hon Gail Hi Gail, Do you know how to highlight things? You click the left button on your mouse behind what all you want to delete and hold the button down. While button is down, move the mouse to the left so that the scrip is 'highlighted'. Once that is done you can either type over the highlight, hit the Delete key, or the Backspace key. You can do this from the right side of what you want to delete too, just follow procedure backwards. Did I make

sense??

[Guest guest]

That makes two of us.......

Dick

At 05:58 PM 5/2/2006, you wrote:

yes they do mamma Gail, thanks so

much..Hugs, Pat

RE: RE: The Dick Man

(an endearment)

I ended up sending about 4 articles from

Care hep c that came in today.Hope they have good information.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Mamma Gail Thanks so much for all the great articles and spending so much time with your family here with all the other groups you belong to. I haven't had the time or energy to post to any other groups in a very long time except for ours here. I don't mind please forward any of my posted articles around to other groups. Thanks. Any results for additional testing yet about you passing out quite a few times????? Love and Hugs. Deb

[Guest guest]

Haven't heard when the tilt test is going to be rescheduled.Am phoning the doctors office today to find out when.I will get the results from my family doctor on monday cause I am going there.With Dick wanting to know about new treatments and fortunately the articles poped up on Care hep c,I thought perfect timing and forwarded them on.With the people that aren't clearing they need to know as much as they can to see which way to go.Take care girl and how is the foot doing?

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:Hepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of DebSent: May 2, 2006 9:12 PMHepatitis CSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: Gail

Mamma Gail Thanks so much for all the great articles and spending so much time with your family here with all the other groups you belong to.

I haven't had the time or energy to post to any other groups in a very long time except for ours here.

I don't mind please forward any of my posted articles around to other groups.

Thanks.

Any results for additional testing yet about you passing out quite a few times?????

Love and Hugs.

Deb

[Guest guest]

The doctor should have been able to tell you about the concusion cause it depends on how bad it is.After the second accident I had to live with the pain cause of the liver.I lay down when I need to rest to ease the pain,that is the best way to handle the pain.The weather effects it the most.After three years your body can tell when it is going to rain.Really.This is your first one hon and physio therephy should take care of it.

Gail

Gail

Gail, that is awful, you poor girl, at least now I know a little of what to expect..Do you still have aches after you have been working too hard? How do you ease your pain Gail? Im very concern what this might have done to my head bone...lol, how long should a concussion head ache last?..Hugs, Pat

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Carmell, Shellie and I recently had a discussion on this. Funny, how great minds think alike...LOL! Are you around today? I would like to talk about this more. Carmell, Shellie and I, thought it would be beneficial to write up a parent handbook on the VEPTR and its hybrid.....Would you be willing to add your invaluable 2 cents?

talk soon,

HRH

Re: Re: Jessie update

Jackie,

I totally agree with Carmell's "ranting" (lol)

has a VEPTR too, and it is not as easy as someone may think to have a child with it. Even someone like my who (so far) bounces back from these surgeries very well.

You have to watch out for the way you pick the child up, how they are carried, skin breakdown (as Carmell mentioned), bruising and pain from every day pressure on the back at the location of the instrumentation. Not to mention the surgeries every 4-6 months.

If Jessie's mom had so much trouble getting him in for an MRI, how will she do with having to take him to the hospital for a potential overnight stay every 6 months? Not to mention the stay of 10-14 days (and nights) after the initial implantation. Will she be able to change the dressings when needed after the surgery? there is a lot to consider - does Jessie have a Social Worker? Can you send info to his pediatrician?

Hugs!!Carmell Burns <cjbmom23@...> wrote:

Hi Jackie,<<We tried to give them the information on the castingbut they are head strong on getting the VEPTR.>>Gail************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association, Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, VEPTR Recipient 3/21/05, and First VEPTR Patient at Cincinnati Children's HospitalPut a little 'TLC' into your scrapbook! Independent TLC Scrapbooking Instructor www.topline-creations.com

Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Gail************************************************Mom to , 11/28/98 - ADHD/ODD/SIDand , 02/02/02 - Congenital Scoliosis, VATER Association, Torticollis, Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fused Ribs, VEPTR Recipient 3/21/05, and First VEPTR Patient at Cincinnati Children's HospitalPut a little 'TLC' into your scrapbook! Independent TLC Scrapbooking Instructor www.topline-creations.com

Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

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hope they are working for you gail...let us know..hugs, pat

chat nite..

Everything went well at the new doc, he took xrays from head to toe, everything is where its suppose to be,although signs of age setting into my spine and joints...whats new..lol, he, Dr Baylan said maybe 6 to 8 more weeks of feelin whacky..er...mri next week and a emg(?)..p/t 3 x a week..

Im still undetectable<50...blood pressure 50 over 107...I thought 50 was a bit low,.bad cholestrol is down and good was up..oh well...

see ya in chat ..hugs, pat

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Dear Gail,

You and are in my prayers.

Love, Adele( from Maine's Mom)

[Guest guest]

I am new to the group so I don’t

know and Gail.

Doesn’t mean that I

can’t pray for both of them in their time of need. Consider it done!

Joe

God Loves Us All

-----Original

Message-----

From:

[mailto: ]On Behalf Of Scrapnfriend@...

Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 1:32

AM

Subject: Gail

Wow

Gail,

I am so

sad to hear about . Know that you are loved by your zapper family

and that we will be with you both in spirit if not in person.

With

hugz,

Just got an email from Gail (of & Gail in CT) that her

husband is in his final days, if not hours. I hope sharing this with all of you

will bring them the peace they need as they meet an enormous challenge.

They have been there for so many of us when facing the unknown, now it is our

turn to return the gift of their friendship.

Please pray for easy passage for . He is in heart

failure, respitory failure and in semi coma. As promised he is at home.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Now if I really wanted to involve my loves, I would have a bird sitting on the llamas head as he typed on the computer, now that would be funny!

You would definately be noticed by your sign and no one else would think of it.It would be original and involving two things you love.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Actually it sounds like a wonderful sign and name!! Totally you and totally original.I can picture the sign in my mind...Kathy Boo

-- RE: Gail

Now if I really wanted to involve my loves, I would have a bird sitting on the llamas head as he typed on the computer, now that would be funny!

You would definately be noticed by your sign and no one else would think of it.It would be original and involving two things you love.

Gail

[Guest guest]

You know.. at first I thought cute.. now let's find something better. But talk about an advertising blitz! When people ask I would tell them about the llamas and birds for sale. Lol... if I can't get their money one way, I'll try another! I am seriously considering it, or something along that line.

Boo... did you move? Glad for school?

RE: Gail

Now if I really wanted to involve my loves, I would have a bird sitting on the llamas head as he typed on the computer, now that would be funny!

You would definately be noticed by your sign and no one else would think of it.It would be original and involving two things you love.

Gail

[Guest guest]

That sounds good too.

Gail

RE: Gail

Now if I really wanted to involve my loves, I would have a bird sitting on the llamas head as he typed on the computer, now that would be funny!

You would definately be noticed by your sign and no one else would think of it.It would be original and involving two things you love.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Haven't moved, just sitting here directing contractors.. Appeal went in last week and go to the broad on the 21st. Paster dust is every where, very evasive. I picked up a dish cloth 3 times yesterday, never thinking about lead poisoning. I use that cloth to wipe down food prep areas in the kitchen. Jessie has high lead levels from his mommy's house already. Shudder had to check the land lord on the traffic though my kitchen. No more though traffic, only emergency traffic etc... But very glad for school, am going to see this after noon about getting Jessie in 3 yr old head start..Kathy

-- RE: Gail

Now if I really wanted to involve my loves, I would have a bird sitting on the llamas head as he typed on the computer, now that would be funny!

You would definately be noticed by your sign and no one else would think of it.It would be original and involving two things you love.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Gail, Just knowing you are still with us is enough. Beccacharade799@... wrote: I do it one day at a time. Have got more things to do for the DOT. I have put my name in for Harbormaster. Other plans got all screwed up. I will explain another time. 's passing took a lot out of me. The last week of round the clock care. The physical and more so the

emotional has left me a little (well a lot) wiped out. So, one day at a time. I may not answer ever one, but I will do the best I can for now. Gail New Member Introduction Hi Everyone:My name is Jody and I am a 50 year old female from the Worcester, MA area, and I just had my defibrillator implanted two weeks ago today. I am rather new to all of this and have lived with Cardiomyopathy for the past 8 years on a minimal dose of Lisinopril. I started having problems with palpitations and a rapid heartbeat several months ago and after seeing my Cardiologist he recommended that I consider having a defibrillator put in to prevent a sudden death episode. After introducing several new meds (Water Pill,

Beta Blocker and Potassium) and adjusting doseages the doctors decided to go ahead with the proceedure on 8/24/06. I was home for a week and after a few days I felt better and wanted to get back to work. Being at home there are so many things that I wanted to be doing, such as yard work, but until I'm off restrictions, I'm actually safer in the office sitting behind a desk doing paperwork and answering a phone. Yes I do come home tired, but, as I continue to heal from my implant, I hope I can get back to life as normal for me. The two issues I'm dealing with are finding a comfortable sleeping position other than on my back, and getting my drivers side seatbelt problem resolved. I ordered a sheepskin seatbelt cover hoping it will provide more padding than a towel wrapped around the seatbelt does. Right now even with a towel the pressure over my ICD is a bit uncomfortable. Maybe in time that will

improve?I go back for my first check up on 9/11 and then to the Pacemaker Clinic on 9/28. I guess I'll get used to the routine soon enough, but I will say that I'm not looking forward to getting zapped for the first time either. I look forward to learning and sharing with all of you!Thanks for listening,Jody ChamplinHolden, MA Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

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I am like a pesky fly, just when you think you scared it off it is back ;-)

Gaiil

New Member Introduction

Hi Everyone:My name is Jody and I am a 50 year old female from the Worcester, MA area, and I just had my defibrillator implanted two weeks ago today. I am rather new to all of this and have lived with Cardiomyopathy for the past 8 years on a minimal dose of Lisinopril. I started having problems with palpitations and a rapid heartbeat several months ago and after seeing my Cardiologist he recommended that I consider having a defibrillator put in to prevent a sudden death episode. After introducing several new meds (Water Pill, Beta Blocker and Potassium) and adjusting doseages the doctors decided to go ahead with the proceedure on 8/24/06. I was home for a week and after a few days I felt better and wanted to get back to work. Being at home there are so many things that I wanted to be doing, such as yard work, but until I'm off restrictions, I'm actually safer in the office sitting behind a desk doing paperwork and answering a phone. Yes I do come home tired, but, as I continue to heal from my implant, I hope I can get back to life as normal for me. The two issues I'm dealing with are finding a comfortable sleeping position other than on my back, and getting my drivers side seatbelt problem resolved. I ordered a sheepskin seatbelt cover hoping it will provide more padding than a towel wrapped around the seatbelt does. Right now even with a towel the pressure over my ICD is a bit uncomfortable. Maybe in time that will improve?I go back for my first check up on 9/11 and then to the Pacemaker Clinic on 9/28. I guess I'll get used to the routine soon enough, but I will say that I'm not looking forward to getting zapped for the first time either. I look forward to learning and sharing with all of you!Thanks for listening,Jody ChamplinHolden, MA

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