Have to wear an heart monitor for 14 days.

@amadeo (111948)
United States
July 3, 2018 12:12pm CST
This morning a visit to my cardiologist . they wanted to put a heart monitor for 14 days. No swimming.I can take a shower with my back turned. This is new to me.I remember those ole clunker back in the early days. This is call Zio XT. this is a small monitor checking out my heart beat. If I have a fluttering to press the button to get it recorded. Same a palpitation .This way to check if I have irregular heary rhythm or arrhythmia .Then I mailed to CA/ this is interesting.Why all the way there? Guess better behave then. Photo is me showing you the heart monitor.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205696)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jul 18
A pain in the butt, but good to have the information. What will you do as alternative exercise?
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@The Horse I can workout at the gym.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
3 Jul 18
It is annoying not to be able to swim, but at least the device is very small.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
4 Jul 18
@amadeo I know, those things must stay dry. Two weeks will seem long Alfredo.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@LadyDuck yes it is.The shower is from your back.What?I know they do not want the monitor to get wet.
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AKRao24
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
3 Jul 18
Yes, now with modern technology we can transfer the data to doctor for their perusal through internet! Similar thing is applicable to pace makers dear friend! Thanks!
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@AKRao24 thank you for the information there.
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AKRao24
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
3 Jul 18
@amadeo , most welcome dear friend!
Four Walls
@FourWalls (62111)
• United States
4 Jul 18
Wow. I had to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hours and it drove me crazy to not be able to bathe. Hang in there!
Four Walls
@FourWalls (62111)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@amadeo — if you can not remove it at all you’ll probably become enamored with baby wipes.....
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@FourWalls It is very easy to remove.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@FourWalls not sure what is going to happen.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
3 Jul 18
I think that is great! It should give the doctors lots of information and help you at the same time. I just hope you don't need to press those buttons.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@DianneN Dang an miss all the fun.got to press it.I feel that it is not complete. How long is the Princess going to be in rehab?
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 Jul 18
I hope you have a sound report and everything turns out healthy. Take care!!
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@arunima25 the heart is not healthy and they know this.I find this sort of silly.I will not have another heart surgery.
Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jul 18
@amadeo Oh !! You already had one surgery and when was it??
Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
3 Jul 18
I agree with TheHorse. It must be a pain, but better to have info.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@CourtIynn yes but at may age ?
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@Courtlynn I know but do not want to know.lol
Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@amadeo even better to know,
Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jul 18
Well, that is different.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@andriperry yes not those clunker they had in the early days.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@andriaperry He said \ that or she.
Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jul 18
@amadeo Yes I have had those tests as well. I told the quack I don`t have any heart problems and I dared him to work as hard as I do when he told me how weak and frail I was. HA!
Danna B.
@db20747 (43426)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
3 Jul 18
Take it very slowly!!! My good friend kenny allen has to wear one after his heart surgery!!! Eating heart healthy foods will help keep U healthy!!!
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@db20747 Too late for that.Been there and done that
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@db20747 I am fine about food no problem. Not on a diet or anything.Been there and done that. I am not worry about this.At my age why should I. Now is me just want to live out the rest of my life.MY Way
Danna B.
@db20747 (43426)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
3 Jul 18
@amadeo Can U ask your doc about aginine??!! They have heart healthy bars and snacks with aginine that are good for your heart!!! Also have u heard of the dash diet!!! Cures heart problems I read??
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jul 18
So you can't go to bath? And how was it?
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@JustBhem I will have to work it out.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@JustBhem Yes it is.Not sure going to make it
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jul 18
@amadeo Hmm. That must be very hard for you, Fredo.
Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 Jul 18
Wow, it is a small thing to be sure. No swimming though. Gr. At least your health is the more important issue, hope all is alright
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@FayeHazel yes it is small. will see. Have a good evening.Things okay there
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Jul 18
@FayeHazel I will.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
5 Jul 18
@amadeo Happy things ok. Please keep us updated
Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Jul 18
Hi Alfredo. Does it hurt? And how was it?
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@migen does not hurt.Just tape it on.No problem Louise
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@mlgen1037 I will and thank you for caring.Have a good evening
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Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jul 18
@amadeo That is a relief. You know I do not like you to get hurt, Alfredo. Take care always.
august
@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
3 Jul 18
Too bad you can't swim. I hope you feel better soon.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@august18 I have been feeling good with my new blood.How long will this last?not sure
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@august18 14 days.Not sure why so long?
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august
@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
3 Jul 18
@amadeo I hope it ends soon.
Gogata Ionut
@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
3 Jul 18
Gotta be careful. It's ok to have a heart monitor, better to gather information and to prevent possible problems . As you said, you must behave . Take care, let us know how it's going
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@Kasjak yes but they know most of it.No heart surgery for me.Had it once that is it.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@Kasjnak thank you.
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Gogata Ionut
@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
4 Jul 18
@amadeo good for you then, guess you know what you can do and what you can't . And even if I'm sure you hear that a lot, I'm gonna say it anyway: beeeeee careful ant take care
popciclecold
@popciclecold (35084)
• United States
4 Jul 18
I am glad it will record your heart beat. My husband had to wear one before he went yo the home. Take care of yourself.
popciclecold
@popciclecold (35084)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@amadeo Thanks
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@popciclecold thank you and I will.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Jul 18
What are you complaining about--at least you know you got a heart!!! That's how I found out I have AFib---19 years ago!
GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
7 Jul 18
@amadeo Again it could ne Afib which won't require an operation--most times doc do the right thing! :O)
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
7 Jul 18
@GreatMartin This was not my doing.It was the Dr.Not sure why.I would never have another surgery on my heard.Neve
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48927)
• United States
3 Jul 18
I know that it will be annoying to wear. Have you been having problems ?
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@Tampa_girl7 yes I have been having some issues. palpitation intregular heart beat etc.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@Tampa_girl7 I do not expect anything.Just a money making thing.LOL I do have heart problem and know this.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48927)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@amadeo I hope that it's nothing serious
Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
4 Jul 18
14 days would be a lifetime for me, I would still manage to get it wet some how,
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@CookieMonster46 not sure I am going to make it?
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Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
5 Jul 18
@amadeo you will, better at it than I would be.
Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
4 Jul 18
Wow, that is so much better. Those old monitors were an aggravation. Yours looks simply enough. Hope you get good results.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@RubyHawk if I last that long?
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Jul 18
@amadeo t You will, take care and stay out of the hot sun.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
4 Jul 18
@amadeo So, what happens after the 14 days are over? Do they decide if want you to continue to wear it or what?
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@Hannihar if I last then.No you send it in and they will read it.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
5 Jul 18
@amadeo I see.