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| [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92214] |
Fri, 16 July 2010 16:41  |
Steven Ferguson
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Most of you don't know but Frank Condos is recovering from getting a
pacemaker installed. I understand that they met his conditions about
having the surgery accomplished while he was under one of his GMCs.
What a dedicated guy.
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'76 EII
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92237 is a reply to message #92227] |
Fri, 16 July 2010 22:16  |
James Hupy
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Frank, get well soon. I hope you get the adjustable one that they can tune
up over the phone. Mary got one yesterday, along with a new mitral valve and
bypass. Doing good.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Royale 403
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Billie Young <billiey325@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Thank you for letting us know about Frank. Yes, he's a very dedicated guy,
> & now he can "keep up the pace." :) I'll send him an Ecard from GMCMI.
> Thanks again.
>
> Billie Young - Sunshine Lady
> GMCMI & GMC Classics
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> From: Steven Ferguson botiemad11@gmail.com
> Subject: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Friday, July 16, 2010, 4:41 PM
>
> ....Frank Condos is recovering from getting a pacemaker installed. What a
> dedicated guy.
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92240 is a reply to message #92238] |
Fri, 16 July 2010 22:41 |
Ken Henderson
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Glad it all worked out so well Frank and that you'll soon be released.
With that restriction, you'll need EFI with EBL Flash so you can change the
timing on the fly! :-)
Let me know if you want me to sign you up for GMCMH-EFI.
Ken H.
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 11:23 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
> This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up with
> Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is quick
> with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
> One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood of a
> car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent damage to
> the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
> Thanks again
> Frank Condos
> Ahwahnee, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92241 is a reply to message #92237] |
Fri, 16 July 2010 22:43 |
Ken Henderson
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Do what!? Did I miss the notice that was going on? Sorry to hear it was
necessary. Hope everything's going well.
This whole GMC crowd is having heart trouble!
Ken H.
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 11:16 PM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> Frank, get well soon. I hope you get the adjustable one that they can tune
> up over the phone. Mary got one yesterday, along with a new mitral valve
> and
> bypass. Doing good.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 Royale 403
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Billie Young <billiey325@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
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> > Steve,
> >
> > Thank you for letting us know about Frank. Yes, he's a very dedicated
> guy,
> > & now he can "keep up the pace." :) I'll send him an Ecard from GMCMI.
> > Thanks again.
> >
> > Billie Young - Sunshine Lady
> > GMCMI & GMC Classics
> >
> >
> > From: Steven Ferguson botiemad11@gmail.com
> > Subject: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Date: Friday, July 16, 2010, 4:41 PM
> >
> > ....Frank Condos is recovering from getting a pacemaker installed. What a
> > dedicated guy.
> > --
> > Steve Ferguson
> > '76 EII
> > Sierra Vista, AZ
> > Urethane bushing source
> > www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92246 is a reply to message #92243] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 04:36 |
Kingsley Coach
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Say, Frank, what brand and model are you running? It would look good listed
under
the signature:
Frank Condos
Ahwahnee, CA
Medtronics xxxx-xxxx
You'll find it handy!
Mike in NS
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 1:00 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> Hah! Freddi slow down. Ain't gonna happen unless they gave you a bus
> battery Frank!
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
> > This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up
> with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is
> quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
> > One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood of
> a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent damage to
> the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
> > Thanks again
> > Frank Condos
> > Ahwahnee, CA
> > _______________________________________________
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> --
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> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92247 is a reply to message #92238] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 05:37 |
Ken Burton
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| Frank Condos wrote on Fri, 16 July 2010 22:23 |
Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood of a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent damage to the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
Thanks again
Frank Condos
Ahwahnee, CA
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Get yourself a tin foil shirt to wear when working on the engine.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92268 is a reply to message #92247] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 10:19 |
k2gkk
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Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
"doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
(you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
any bad effects from the test.
You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
(Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
a long time.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ Mac Macdonald ~
~ Oklahoma City ~
~~ "Money Pit" ~~
~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: n9cv@comcast.net
> Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:37:08 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
>
>
>
> Frank Condos wrote on Fri, 16 July 2010 22:23
>> Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
>> This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
>> One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood of a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent damage to the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
>> Thanks again
>> Frank Condos
>> Ahwahnee, CA
>
>
>
> Get yourself a tin foil shirt to wear when working on the engine.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92275 is a reply to message #92268] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 11:56 |
Kingsley Coach
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Just over 20 years for the collection I've had....started with a simple
model and as I became more dependent increased in complexity...expect about
5 years for that one Mac, and they'll up grade you to a fancier model. They
don't change batteries, they change the whole thing, and here in NS there
are two points of interest...first there is never a charge, and second the
old pacer goes to vets....I wonder if the expression, " It's a dogs life! "
is somehow connected...<VBG>
Mike in NS
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
> alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
> a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
> checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
> put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
> First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
> telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
> "doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
> techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
> (you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
> techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
> removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
> any bad effects from the test.
>
> You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
>
> I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
> a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
> (Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
> test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
> cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
> barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
> a long time.
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~ Mac Macdonald ~
> ~ Oklahoma City ~
> ~~ "Money Pit" ~~
> ~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > From: n9cv@comcast.net
> > Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:37:08 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
> >
> >
> >
> > Frank Condos wrote on Fri, 16 July 2010 22:23
> >> Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
> >> This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up
> with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is
> quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
> >> One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood
> of a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent damage
> to the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
> >> Thanks again
> >> Frank Condos
> >> Ahwahnee, CA
> >
> >
> >
> > Get yourself a tin foil shirt to wear when working on the engine.
> > --
> > Ken Burton - N9KB
> > 76 Palm Beach
> > Hebron, Indiana
> > _______________________________________________
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92285 is a reply to message #92275] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 15:33 |
Stacey and Bonnie Ant
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Yours may be "complex" Mike....but mines bigger!! <VBG> One cardiologist
told me mine would have cost $69 000....not sure if thats accurate or not??
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 1:56 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>wrote:
> Just over 20 years for the collection I've had....started with a simple
> model and as I became more dependent increased in complexity...expect about
> 5 years for that one Mac, and they'll up grade you to a fancier model.
> They
> don't change batteries, they change the whole thing, and here in NS there
> are two points of interest...first there is never a charge, and second the
> old pacer goes to vets....I wonder if the expression, " It's a dogs life! "
> is somehow connected...<VBG>
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >
> > Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
> > alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
> > a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
> > checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
> > put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
> > First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
> > telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
> > "doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
> > techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
> > (you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
> > techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
> > removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
> > any bad effects from the test.
> >
> > You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
> >
> > I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
> > a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
> > (Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
> > test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
> > cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
> > barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
> > a long time.
> >
> > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> > ~ Mac Macdonald ~
> > ~ Oklahoma City ~
> > ~~ "Money Pit" ~~
> > ~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
> > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> > > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > > From: n9cv@comcast.net
> > > Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:37:08 -0500
> > > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Frank Condos wrote on Fri, 16 July 2010 22:23
> > >> Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
> > >> This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep up
> > with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery is
> > quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight lifting
> > >> One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the hood
> > of a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent
> damage
> > to the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
> > >> Thanks again
> > >> Frank Condos
> > >> Ahwahnee, CA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Get yourself a tin foil shirt to wear when working on the engine.
> > > --
> > > Ken Burton - N9KB
> > > 76 Palm Beach
> > > Hebron, Indiana
> > > _______________________________________________
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>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
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78 Royale center kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92288 is a reply to message #92275] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 15:55 |
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Hmmmmm.
What sort of vets, Mike?
I have no dogs, so no vets for them.
I am a vet, though, 20 years worth.
Therefore, I don't know what mine cost.
Fellow here at work just had an identical
unit and leads (model numbers) installed.
Apparently they are very common. Docs
tell me that my battery consumption is
very low. My guess is that the "ticker
clicker" in my chest cavity is likely
to outlive the rest of me!
I guess I'm a "Million Dollar Man" with
all the stuff in me. Right carotid artery
stent, roto-rooted left carotid artery AND
the pacemaker.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ Mac Macdonald ~
~ Oklahoma City ~
~~ "Money Pit" ~~
~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:56:53 -0300
From: kingsleygmc@gmail.com
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
Just over 20 years for the collection I've had....started with a simple
model and as I became more dependent increased in complexity...expect about
5 years for that one Mac, and they'll up grade you to a fancier model. They
don't change batteries, they change the whole thing, and here in NS there
are two points of interest...first there is never a charge, and second the
old pacer goes to vets....I wonder if the expression, " It's a dogs life! "
is somehow connected...<VBG>
Mike in NS
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
"doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
(you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
any bad effects from the test.
You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
(Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
a long time.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ Mac Macdonald ~
~ Oklahoma City ~
~~ "Money Pit" ~~
~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92289 is a reply to message #92285] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 15:55 |
Kingsley Coach
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Bonnie
Get that GMC down here and get your awning out of my yard....Oh and show me
the big....Errr, bump on your chest...<VBG>
Mike in NS
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Stacey and Bonnie Antoniuk <
78royale@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yours may be "complex" Mike....but mines bigger!! <VBG> One cardiologist
> told me mine would have cost $69 000....not sure if thats accurate or not??
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 1:56 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Just over 20 years for the collection I've had....started with a simple
> > model and as I became more dependent increased in complexity...expect
> about
> > 5 years for that one Mac, and they'll up grade you to a fancier model.
> > They
> > don't change batteries, they change the whole thing, and here in NS there
> > are two points of interest...first there is never a charge, and second
> the
> > old pacer goes to vets....I wonder if the expression, " It's a dogs life!
> "
> > is somehow connected...<VBG>
> >
> > Mike in NS
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
> > > alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
> > > a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
> > > checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
> > > put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
> > > First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
> > > telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
> > > "doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
> > > techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
> > > (you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
> > > techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
> > > removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
> > > any bad effects from the test.
> > >
> > > You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
> > >
> > > I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
> > > a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
> > > (Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
> > > test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
> > > cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
> > > barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
> > > a long time.
> > >
> > > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> > > ~ Mac Macdonald ~
> > > ~ Oklahoma City ~
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> > > ~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------
> > > > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > > > From: n9cv@comcast.net
> > > > Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:37:08 -0500
> > > > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Frank Condos wrote on Fri, 16 July 2010 22:23
> > > >> Thanks to all that have e-mailed, called and posted.
> > > >> This should pick up the pace, but probably not quite enough to keep
> up
> > > with Freddi. She has promised to slow down a little....sure. Recovery
> is
> > > quick with a few days restriction on left arm movement and weight
> lifting
> > > >> One related GMC restriction; instructions say don't get under the
> hood
> > > of a car with the engine running. EMI interference but not permanent
> > damage
> > > to the unit. I may have to set the timing with a power run.
> > > >> Thanks again
> > > >> Frank Condos
> > > >> Ahwahnee, CA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Get yourself a tin foil shirt to wear when working on the engine.
> > > > --
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> > > > 76 Palm Beach
> > > > Hebron, Indiana
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> > Michael Beaton
> > 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> > 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> > Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92292 is a reply to message #92288] |
Sat, 17 July 2010 16:10 |
Kingsley Coach
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Location: Nova Scotia Canada
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Mac
You may be approaching the value of what you have tied up in your GMC...wait
now, that would be me I'm talking about....maybe us!
I'm not sure if we're on the same page on the vet thing....I was talking
about Vet as in animal Doctor, not as in former military man <g> Used
pacemakers go to animals ie. dogs in NS, our Veterans get new shiny ones
out of the box, complete with the 30 day guarantee (Medtronics pacers)
I don't know what temps get like in the winter on OK, but don't even think
about boosting the GMC with that pacer, no matter how good the battery is...
Later
Mike in NS
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 5:55 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
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> Hmmmmm.
>
> What sort of vets, Mike?
>
> I have no dogs, so no vets for them.
> I am a vet, though, 20 years worth.
> Therefore, I don't know what mine cost.
>
> Fellow here at work just had an identical
> unit and leads (model numbers) installed.
> Apparently they are very common. Docs
> tell me that my battery consumption is
> very low. My guess is that the "ticker
> clicker" in my chest cavity is likely
> to outlive the rest of me!
>
> I guess I'm a "Million Dollar Man" with
> all the stuff in me. Right carotid artery
> stent, roto-rooted left carotid artery AND
> the pacemaker.
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~ Mac Macdonald ~
> ~ Oklahoma City ~
> ~~ "Money Pit" ~~
> ~ '76 ex - P.B. ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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>
>
>
> Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:56:53 -0300
> From: kingsleygmc@gmail.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank
>
> Just over 20 years for the collection I've had....started with a simple
> model and as I became more dependent increased in complexity...expect about
> 5 years for that one Mac, and they'll up grade you to a fancier model. They
> don't change batteries, they change the whole thing, and here in NS there
> are two points of interest...first there is never a charge, and second the
> old pacer goes to vets....I wonder if the expression, " It's a dogs life! "
> is somehow connected...<VBG>
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> Apparently, the strong electromagnetic field from a running
> alternator or generator can put the pacemaker into causing
> a more rapid heartbeat mode. In my bi-monthly telephone
> checks you put a conductive wrist band on each wrist, then
> put your telephone handset into a cradle on the "reader."
>
> First, the techs at the other end take 30-60 seconds of
> telemetry readings. Next, you put a pretty good-sized
> "doughnut" magnet over the top of the pacemaker and the
> techs take new telemetry data at the notably increased
> (you feel a bit of pain) for 30-60 seconds. Last, the
> techs retake 30-60 seconds of telemetry with the magnet
> removed. I guess that's to check that you haven't had
> any bad effects from the test.
>
> You also need to stay clear of magnetrons!
>
> I've had my pacemaker for three years (I think). Twice
> a year, I go to my cardiologist's office and the maker
> (Boston Scientific) rep runs a much more detailed diagnostic
> test. They tell me that the transmitter in my upper right
> cavity gets about 5% usage and the one in the lower right
> barely registers any use. I guess my battery should last
> a long time.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Get well quickly Frank [message #92352 is a reply to message #92311] |
Sun, 18 July 2010 07:01 |
Steven Ferguson
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Heh, heh. Good one Frank.
On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
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> The over riding benefit of the GMC Net is, as always the excellent information and advise we owners receive.
>
> Steve's original post and subsequent posts from all of you has inspired me to consider adding to my signature some of the following:
>
>
> Frank Condos
> Medtronics 4092 lEP451827V 07/06/10
> Frank's '73 Folly with a Cad heart transplant
> Frank, the tin man (shirt) "If I only had a heart"
> Frank 60 +/-10 BPM Condos
>
> There must be more.
> Thanks I really appreciate all the attention.
> Frank Condos
> (see above)
> Ahwahnee
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