Monday, March 16, 2009

Great Meeting!

Our last meeting on the 25th of Feburary was one of our best yet with a great turnout and participation between group members. We had an issue with getting the cholesterol tests done with the beepers going off, but overall everything went well. Dr. P started us off with going over the basics of why you might have a 1,2, or 3 lead ICD and the differences in what they do. Chad from Guidant then delved into the more personal, but still important realm of sex with your ICD. He basically said totalk to your doctor, and treat it like an exercise. you know where your heart rates should be when you are exercising, so just keep that in mind with your heart rate during sex and you should be fine! Also, if you do get shocked while in contact with your partner, they will not get shocked also. the most they would feel is the slightest of tingling, but would not absorb a shock so do not worry and have fun!
We are really looking forward to our April meeting and the participation on the board here has been great! Remember that we will be discussing stress management with Jill Howell and Rick Uter from Medtronic will be here to talk about "Twiddlers". And don't froget to pay attention because we will have the Quiz in June for a nice prize!!