The Happy Thought Thread Part 4 - Page 630

joglynne · 20-03-2015, 15:10

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Originally Posted by denphone

My advice Jo is just to take each day as it comes with John as l find if we look too far ahead something always seems to go wrong.

Is this the device they are planning to implant Jo?.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantable_loop_recorder

That sounds like what the Consultant described den. When he called it a loop I expected it to be 'a loop' so I couldn't believe that such a small thing, looking like, but smaller than, one of my blood test strips could have a battery that lasts for 3 years and be able to do what it does.

I think he will be having it set to be activated automatically, we will be going back next week so I will know more then.

Have you had one implanted den?

Osem · 20-03-2015, 15:12

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Originally Posted by joglynne

My husband, after what seems every test devised, has been been told that although he does have a heart abnormality(RBBB) it probably didn't cause him stopping breathing but they are going to implant a heart loop which will give a long term view of his heart function and monitor any future incidents .

His asthma has been confirmed as well controlled and again not thought to have been responsible.

So a lot of reassuring noises but nothing to explain what happened and because of that he is no longer allowed drive as it could happen again.

I can't decide whether to be happy or worried so I have decided to concentrate on the good news and just be content that whatever the future I have him with me now. Just wish he was a better back seat driver.

Well I suppose all in all it's good news and I dare say his back seat driving will improve with experience. If it doesn't, just give him a slap!...

joglynne · 20-03-2015, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Osem

Well I suppose all in all it's good news and I dare say his back seat driving will improve with experience. If it doesn't, just give him a slap!...

I am considering Gaffer Tape.

Osem · 20-03-2015, 15:22

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As for Osem Jnr. the plan is for him to get as much experience behind the wheel as he can before taking his test just before his insurance is due for renewal a) to make him a safer/better driver but b) because the moment he passes, his insurance will more than double. He won't need to drive much at all for a while so it seems a waste to be spending £££££'s for the privilege any sooner than he needs to.

denphone · 20-03-2015, 15:23

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Originally Posted by joglynne

That sounds like what the Consultant described den. When he called it a loop I expected it to be 'a loop' so I couldn't believe that such a small thing, looking like, but smaller than, one of my blood test strips could have a battery that lasts for 3 years and be able to do what it does.

I think he will be having it set to be activated automatically, we will be going back next week so I will know more then.

Have you had one implanted den?

l don't think you will have anything to worry about next week as the people who do these implants are very good at their job Jo.

l have a implanted ICD which has a quite a big home monitor unit which was put in just under 5 years ago and sadly for me a little painful procedure will need to be done in the coming few months as they want to replace the batteries but that short pain is nothing compared to what some other members seem to be going through currently.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/...-defibrillator

joglynne · 20-03-2015, 15:41

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Originally Posted by denphone

l don't think you will have anything to worry about next week as the people who do these implants are very good at their job Jo.

l have a implanted ICD which has a quite a big home monitor unit which was put in just under 5 years ago and sadly for me a little painful procedure will need to be done in the coming few months as they want to replace the batteries but that short pain is nothing compared to what some other members seem to be going through currently.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/...-defibrillator

Sound like you could fit a couple of dozen of John's Loops in your ICD den. I remember my Father having to have a new battery in his Pacemaker and although it wasn't a painless procedure we always felt happier when he was running on a full charge.

I just wish I could find a magic wand that I could wave over everyone who is being pushed to their limits by conditions out side their control. Life seems very unfair at times.

dilli-theclaw · 20-03-2015, 16:13

The housing people have been out - I've got a nice shiny new community alarm system

denphone · 20-03-2015, 16:20

That's great news dilli.

joglynne · 20-03-2015, 16:21

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

The housing people have been out - I've got a nice shiny new community alarm system

Nice. Just remember to have it on you.

weenie · 20-03-2015, 16:30

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Originally Posted by joglynne

I am considering Gaffer Tape.

Why didn't I think of that when the boy's are arguing

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

The housing people have been out - I've got a nice shiny new community alarm system

That's great dilli

nashville · 20-03-2015, 17:31

Think positive. Hope all is well.

dilli-theclaw · 20-03-2015, 17:34

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Originally Posted by joglynne

Nice. Just remember to have it on you.

Oddly the installer was telling me he has a terrible time with people leaving ther pendant thing in a drawer.

Osem · 20-03-2015, 17:35

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

The housing people have been out - I've got a nice shiny new community alarm system

Is that to warn the community when you're coming?

dilli-theclaw · 20-03-2015, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Osem

Is that to warn the community when you're coming?

So THATS what the sirens and lights outside are for

Osem · 20-03-2015, 17:43

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

So THATS what the sirens and lights outside are for

Yeah of course. You didn't think they were to help you did you?