2 days after pacemaker

[MarkAlm]

dad had a pacemaker put in on mon. and i took the afternoon off on wed. to take him along out ice fishing , he was in the va hospital all last weekend , low pulse rate 38 beats per minute. he is 84 years old .i think that makes him a world class "athlete " ice fisherman . just thought i would share that with you.

[Sandmannd]

That's awesome Mark. I know it's hard when your folks get older, but taking them out and still making memories is best for him and you. Take it easy on his ticker a little but keep building memories.

[IFallsRon]

Medical miracle.

Husband of wife's coworker had pacemaker put in this week. He is 54.

[SSSTaxidermy]

That is great Mark.

I try to fish as much as I can with my pops. He can't get out like he once used to due to his health. We have both come to the agreement that Ice fishing is great therapy!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Great to hear.. give him hugs when you can and tell him you love him!.. there will be a day you wish you had!

Glad you still get him on the ice, and happy healing to him!

[IceJohn]

I have a pacemaker and defibrillator I am on my third setup.Also been shock 3 times.These things keep me ice fishing and doing alot of stuff.You just have to know your limits.Love the time with your dad.I make the most of each day with family and friends.ICE JOHN

[GoFish4]

Great to hear Mark, congrats on the continuing to make memories with your Dad.

[Fisherman For a Lifetime]

I've developed and brought to production Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators for the past 16 years.

It is so wonderful to hear the stories of saved and improved lives.

Best wishes to all who has one or know someone who does.

FFaL

[boatfixer]

My Dad has made it through 2 open hearts, had a pacemaker/defib put in, and will have a kidney(donated by my sister) "installed" on april 17th. I cherish every single minute hunting and fishing with him, well I should say every minute regardless of what we're doing. It's incredible, the advancements today, in improving ones life style. I know without some of the procedures my Dad has had, we would have been done doing the things we love to do together so much. My hats off to people like FFaL for the work they do. Thank You!

[Lisa Almquist]

Like Father..Like Sons...all you "Alm's" are so dedicated. I think it's really great. I'm proud and happy to say I'm a member of your great fishing family Mark. Ok that's enough sappiness. This IS a FISHING forum ya know!

[Dave]

That is great news! Keep spending time with him! I'll always remember the times I spent with my dad. Awesome memories.

[OldBear]

Thats Great. That meant so much to him and will for you in the future. Took my Grandpa 91 and Dad pushin 70 a few years ago in a boat and camped overnite. Their both gone now but how great that was the 3 generations.