Update on Barbara - Pacemaker not WLS related

Hi Guys Much to my surprise, I'm the owner of a pacemaker as of a few days ago! I have been having problems with low blood pressure and dizziness and have passed out several times over the last 5 months or so. I was finally scheduled for a Tilt Table Test last week. During the test, my heart stopped for 17 seconds. Yikes!! They kept me in the hospital and put the pacemaker in right away, which was fine with me. I came home the next day and have been resting and puttering around. I was diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope, which the doctor said was caused by a virus I caught at the time I started having symptoms. It's not genetic or brought on by WLS or anything I've done or not done - just the roll of the dice. Hopefully, the pacemaker will keep my heart beating normally and I'll be better than new. I won't be able to drive for quite awhile, but that will give me a chance to get my house straightened out and to work on my art, and that's what I've really been wanting. God works in mysterious ways. I hope to be there Thursday, if I'm not too tired. I have 2 Dr. appts. that day. It sounds like everybody is doing so great! Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers. I miss you all. My heart goes out to you, Cheryl. I have suffered from tremendous pain in my head, neck, and shoulders for many years. I sure hope the doctors will be able to help you. Love you all, B

Whew! I am glad you got through that! Take care of yourself and have fun working on your art! We don't like it when any of our ladies gets sick - WLS related or not! Kathy

Glad to hear things are better!!! Just rest and enjoy your art!! Melissa

so glad to hear you are doing ok ,worried about you, you know we all love you alot ,take time & heal & just do what you enjoy art not cleanning the house !!take it easy!!!! hope to see you Thursday if you need anything please let me know

hey girl,, i would come over and help you????? but i know,,i know,,,,but you could let me clean out your closet with all those to big of clothes,,,,lol,,,,hope you are doing better,,,,take it easssssyyyyyyyy ,,,,eat ,,, keep up your straingth,,,,,be good,,,talk to you soon, sandy

Barb, Don't worry about going on Thursday night...you stay home and rest girl!! Your body needs it's rest and go lay down and take it easy. I hate so much that you are going through this, and if I were there, I would give you a big ole' hug and kiss. I miss you and I am so glad they found the cause of your fainting. Take care of yourself and please keep us informed! You're an ANGEL!! Love you lots!! Deb

I am glad to hear they finally figured out what was wrong....and can fix it! I hope you feel better soon. While we would love to see you on Thursday night, we understand and don't want you to wear yourself out! We love and miss you!!!!! Susann

We all love and miss you but are glade you found out what the problem was and had it fixed now you need to rest andlet that body heal. .We look forword to seeing you soon. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know and Ill come running . We are Praying for your fast recovery. Rose

After all you have suffered through, we sure hope & pray that this is "the" thing that puts you on the road to good health once & for all, Ms Barbara. Ohhh myyy do I know what you mean about wanting to get my house straightened up & get to do some "fun" things that I haven't felt like doing for so long. Now that I'm tolerating the HRT (hormones) better, I'm getting energy like never before, so here's hoping for both of us!!!!!!! I forwarded your sweet thoughts to Ms Cheryl; I know she will appreciate them. We sure hope y'all can come Thursday; we really do miss both of you! God bless you & Mr Cecil ... Dawn & Nick