Pacemaker

[juniorfjr]

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="HotRodZilla" data-cid="1361749" data-time="1492050987"><p>A friend of mine who used to shoot USPSA has one. Used to shoot a compensated Glock 9mm, I think. One day he was shooting a stage and came to a sudden jolting stop. That thing pulsed him, and he said it hurt like Hell. His doc said he thought the PM was picking up the pulses from the gun, thought something was wrong, and tried to fix it. He continued shooting for a while, and got popped again a few months later.<br />

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That was the last time I saw him on a pistol range. Now he shoots Trap and Sporting Clays. Hasn't had an issue in 5 years.</p></blockquote>

Sounds like a lead issue. They're not supposed to fire unless a certain rate has been reached. When the leads have breaks in them movement often triggers a shock. The support groups are filled with people with PSTD from those rings going off. The interference of the welder is going to have a higher hertz and set it off.

I'm certainly not an expert on this but a pacemaker just sets the pace based on programming and a welder May interrupt function but will not cause a shock and the unit will return to normal once the welding stops . There are lots of reports of people welding with no adverse effects so time will tell. A defibrillator on the other hand will shock you back into reality. According to Bust it will "Slap your balls off your chin" . They are two different devices.

When Lyndel had her first one we were warned about welding, on the last two I don't remember the warning. I know each one has gotten better technology and increased battery life. And you're right unless it's a defib it won't jimmy kick you.

 

[PJ4863]

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="FJRay" data-cid="1361805" data-time="1492097689"><p>

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="PJ4863" data-cid="1361791" data-time="1492088980"><p><blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="HotRodZilla" data-cid="1361749" data-time="1492050987"><p><br />

A friend of mine who used to shoot USPSA has one. Used to shoot a compensated Glock 9mm, I think. One day he was shooting a stage and came to a sudden jolting stop. That thing pulsed him, and he said it hurt like Hell. His doc said he thought the PM was picking up the pulses from the gun, thought something was wrong, and tried to fix it. He continued shooting for a while, and got popped again a few months later.<br /><br />

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That was the last time I saw him on a pistol range. Now he shoots Trap and Sporting Clays. Hasn't had an issue in 5 years.</p></blockquote><br />

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Sounds like a lead issue. They're not supposed to fire unless a certain rate has been reached. When the leads have breaks in them movement often triggers a shock. The support groups are filled with people with PSTD from those rings going off. The interference of the welder is going to have a higher hertz and set it off.</p></blockquote>

I'm certainly not an expert on this but a pacemaker just sets the pace based on programming and a welder May interrupt function but will not cause a shock and the unit will return to normal once the welding stops . There are lots of reports of people welding with no adverse effects so time will tell. A defibrillator on the other hand will shock you back into reality. According to Bust it will "Slap your balls off your chin" . They are two different devices.</p></blockquote>

As far as I know, the days of getting a single device are long gone. In the health system where I currently, they're installing dual devices as a standard for the last 10 years. I agree, no one notices a PPM firing, but when an aicd goes off, generally speaking the person knows it. Devices are so small and effecient these days, it's easier to put in a dual device and never have to go back in. Battery life is now much longer than in the past.

 

[FJRay]

OK fine

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I wish you the Best of Luck Ray. As others have said, be glad we live in a time when technology makes things like this commonplace and reliable.

Hell, if Yamaha can put a digital dash and a 6th gear in the FJR there is no reason you should not be able to upgrade your technology as well.

Again, I am hoping for a positive outcome and look forward to you posting about it.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Isn't today The Day? Hoping for some Good News soon.

 

[FJRay]

Pacemaker installed and going home. Doc says I can still weld.

 

[BigOgre]

You probably already know this but I just took a tag off a new jacket warning users with pacemakers and ICDs to remove the attached rare earth magnets used to hold the collar open.

That is you probably already know about the magnets, not that I just took the tag off.

Anyway - heal well and good luck with it all.

 

[puppychow]

Just ride the Pace and you will be A-OK. Glad the bionic installation went smoothly today!

 

[juniorfjr]

Yea, but will you be able to play the piano?

 

[FastJoyRide]

Hard to keep a good man down - go Ray!

 

[RossKean]

Pacemaker installed and going home. Doc says I can still weld.

But now you won't have to plug the welder in!

How long before you are back to "normal" - or at least pursuing your usual activities?

 

[FJRay]

Normal is a state of mind and I've been mindless for years. Hopefully back to my usual stuff other than lifting stuff overhead in a few weeks. I can drive again in four days so I'll assume that means riding also.

 

[harper]

Pacemaker installed and going home. Doc says I can still weld.

Why take the word of a heart surgeon when you have the helpful advice of a group of motorcycle riders? Keep rockin' it, Ray.

 

[PJ4863]

Going home is great news.. and so is the lack of welding restriction!

 

[FJRay]

Update. Three days wired up and all is well. Haven't had any of the previous symptoms Yet. Walked two miles yesterday and today.

 

[Panman]

Glad to hear Ray, been home a couple of weeks and I still haven't went looking for that set of plate's.

 

[FJRay]

Glad to hear Ray, been home a couple of weeks and I still haven't went looking for that set of plate's.

no worries cause I sold the bike.

 

[Uncle Hud]

Good news, Reuben Man.

 

[HotRodZilla]

That's good news!!

 

[steveoreno]

I feel for you Ray. I am sitting here with my heart monitor on and have 10 more days until I am rid of it but have to wait until the end of June to get my heart ablation. Had one 5 years ago and thought it was golden but my afib came back. Doc did get rid of my atrial flutter though. I am hoping this upcoming ablation will knock the darn thing in the head because I will be looking at a pacemaker otherwise. If that happens I'll be looking for a different job since my current one requires a CDL.