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Went for my 3 month post op heart procedure checkup yesterday at San Diego State University . I was so excited as they were supposed to tweak my pacemaker to allow optimal results when I workout. Didn’t go as well as expected. The exam went great, heart sounds strong so that’s a plus. Device check however wasn’t as positive. I am pacing between 92-96%. What that means is the pacemaker is doing most of the work and my heart is only beating 4-8% of the time on its own. We had hoped for better results in that department. Also my upper and lower ventricles are both pacing. The upper doesn’t matter, it can pace 100% of the time and it’s ok but if the lower ventricles pace too often it can cause heart damage. They tried to adjust it but it kept going back to original pacing. Because of this, they did not feel that it was wise to adjust pacemaker into full sports mode. They did do some slight adjustments but mostly those are to see if they can slow down the high pacing rate. I am allowed to work out but they suggested I do 4-5 days instead of 6 as far as weightlifting goes. I can still workout 6 days but they want me to walk or do some type of easy cardio instead. I also need to have echos done about every 3 months or so, especially if they see something on my heart monitor. I’m disappointed but I still feel so much better than I felt when I had the broken leads.( wires) I am able to get my heart rate higher than before so that’s a plus and my heart itself is strong so that is definitely a win. It’s just the electrical part that isn’t great but perhaps as time goes by it will improve. The Drs at UCSD are so incredible I’m so impressed with their knowledge and care. It is so worth traveling to San Diego to be under their care! 💜
Diet Calendar Entry for 03 February 2024:
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1383 kcal
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Fat: 52.45g | Prot: 121.69g | Carb: 106.83g.
Breakfast: Premier Nutrition High Protein Shake - Vanilla, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Coffee. Lunch: Kraft Classic Ranch Lite Dressing, Sweet Red Peppers , Deli Turkey or Chicken Breast Meat, Deli Sliced Ham, Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortilla. Dinner: Clean Eatz Chicken Taco Bowl, Grilled Chicken. Snacks/Other: Thrive Market Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts, The Popcorn Factory Caramel Popcorn, Dcm choc chip bars, Peanut Butter, Quaker Rice Cakes - Caramel Corn. more...
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So happy that you can get all this good data to be able to make all the right choices for how to proceed. Three months will pass quickly and you can have another assessment
03 Feb 24 by member: liv001
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Sorry you weren’t able to get into sports mode but sounds like things are still going in a good direction! And awesome that you have a great medical team. 🙌🏼
03 Feb 24 by member: moko 13
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Well shoot not the end result you wanted yet but what a great attitude to have!! I am glad they are monitoring frequently.
03 Feb 24 by member: Redporchlady
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You got excellent care. I am restricted on exercise somewhat too. I have gotten used to it.
03 Feb 24 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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Are you still in San Diego? We're expecting a huge storm tomorrow in Northern California with damaging winds so I am getting prepared for a power outage. Not sue about Southern California. Sorry things didn't go as you had hoped as far as your pacemaker. I know how important working out is to you and I admit lifting weights has no appeal to me so it sounds great you are cleared for walking and other cardio activities.
03 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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You are so strong Diana. Praying things keep improving. 💜💜💜
03 Feb 24 by member: wifey9707
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Thank you all! Again, your support is appreciated! I am so blessed to have been recommended to UCSD for my surgery and care. They are amazing! I'm opting to keep a positive attitude ( even though I can sometimes be a cup is half empty kind of gal..) and we shall see how it progresses.
Fritzy, yes we are visiting with my sister in SD until Sunday. It's her birthday. We will then be going to Diamond Bar to see my oldest sister for an overnight visit. We plan on traveling on Monday back home but weather is definitely an issue. We are watching it closely.
03 Feb 24 by member: Diana 1234
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Keep doing the right things and it will get better
03 Feb 24 by member: RobHendershot
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03 Feb 24 by member: Diana 1234
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Diana 1234 I know you will and you are strong and motivated
03 Feb 24 by member: RobHendershot
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What a strong and determined woman you are, Diana. I am so impressed with your attitude and motivation. Sending prayers for your continued improvement and success <3
03 Feb 24 by member: Windy Day
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03 Feb 24 by member: carlamenegon
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Diana sounds like you have experts that you need!!! That's super news!!! Have you thought about relocating to San Diego for a city to move to?
03 Feb 24 by member: Maine coon
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Mainecoon, I love the Drs there! They are so knowledgeable and explain everything as they examined me. Such great bedside manner! The device tech was incredibly knowledgeable about my pacemaker. We would love to live in San Diego but we are priced out of there. My sister bought a 1175 square ft house there, not even that close to water and she paid almost a million dollars for it.
04 Feb 24 by member: Diana 1234
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