Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35766144)

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

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35766141)

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.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35766159)

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!... :)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35766158)

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?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35766163)

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

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35766175)

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

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35766160)

I am considering Gaffer Tape. :D

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35766175)

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

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35766178)

Nice. Just remember to have it on you. :)

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35766175)

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

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35766191)

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

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35766194)

So THATS what the sirens and lights outside are for :)