rfassett Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 As a reminder, I turned tail and ran after the ATX 2012 fiasco, which in a large way contributed to my now walking around with a piece of titanium in my chest that goes thump thump thump. I used ProSystem fx Access (another CCH product) last year and although it is billed as a "cadillac" package, I was not all that impressed. So after some thorough analysis and study of the 2013 and early 2014 ATX package, I have decided to return for another go. So far I like what I see. It is going to be a very long season though, I feel. And gratefully, with anticipated limited software issues. Anyway, it is good to be back. I was back to the Doc for my pacemaker checkup yesterday and he was surprised that my battery life is down to 3.5 years (having been initially implanted just 15 months ago). So he reduced my heart rate (I am 100% dependent on my pacemaker) by 5 beats per minute and a very unexpected consequence of that move is that I can not get warm today. I guess this too shall pass. I look forward to working through this season with you folks. Have a Great Weekend! We will be here part of the day tomorrow working on payroll reports and take Sunday off. We will work on payroll reports and 1099's until the end of the month by which time I expect you all to have ALL of the bugs worked out of the software. Later Ron 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 So good to see you back! You are a great asset and friend to the rest of us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am glad people are coming back to ATX as I predicted it. Nice to have you back and I hope you have a nice 2015. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECPA in NEBRASKA Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Glad to have you back Ron. My husband had an ICD implanted in 2007 and we are forever grateful. I'm glad that his battery has lasted longer than yours. It was changed at five years and paces him 100% of the time. I'm happy that you are doing well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 It's great to see you back on here, Ron! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Good to see you back! I hope all goes well with the pace maker. Just take it easy and don't let all this ACA stuff and other things get to you. Have a wonderful season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Welcome back, Ron!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Yes, glad you are back, just remember in future that even if you change software, you do not have to leave here. We do not discriminate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richcpaman Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Ron: Glad to have you back. ATX 2012 was a disaster, 2013 went well. So far, so good for 2014. Glad your heart is ticking properly, it always was, but now, it has some more support. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Won't be long before they can add wireless charging to those things like they have in many cell phones. I imagine things like brain implants and pacemakers are too deep in the body for the exact same technology to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Actually my husband's battery for his pacemaker is very close to the surface. I don't know if they have always been just barely under the skin, but his was put in last summer and I can feel it easily. So that is not so far fetched, Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfassett Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Won't be long before they can add wireless charging to those things like they have in many cell phones. I imagine things like brain implants and pacemakers are too deep in the body for the exact same technology to work.Actually, I have not heard much about the wireless charging but the tech doing my pacemaker interrogation last week said that the technology for the interrogation (where he checks the leads, the pacemaker and makes any necessary adjustments) is Wi-Fi technology.My pacemaker is in a pocket just below my collar bone and it is very visible. Apparently when it comes time for a battery change (which is the changing of the whole pacemaker) they just open the previous incision and pull the old pacemaker out, unplug it, plug the new one in, stick it in the pouch and stitch up the incision.Funny story about my implantation. It was an ordeal that had me flat on my back for over 15 hours but that is a story for another day. This story has to do with when I got home. Rebecca (my wife) right after we got in the house and were standing at the dining room table says, "let me show you what I got at the gift shop while I was waiting for you". She pulls this long box out of a bag and opens it up and pulls out this long magnetic address bar to put in the front yard. I think I must have JUMPED fifteen feet backwards. Magnets are not a friend to pacemakers. The size of that magnet could have stopped my pacemaker. I still wonder about her motive. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 ...I think I must have JUMPED fifteen feet backwards. Magnets are not a friend to pacemakers. The size of that magnet could have stopped my pacemaker. I still wonder about her motive. Well I guess would explain the whole microwave oven thing that I've never really understood or looked into. That may be another reason wireless/induction charging hasn't been done with pacemakers yet--it uses a magnetic field to generate voltage in the device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 A cousin had a defibrillator implanted. Surgeon told his wife they test it while he's still on the table via remote control. Wife asked if she could buy a remote. As far as we know, the answer was No. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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