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Could there be an association between my new heart pacemaker and the fact that i have lost 60lbs?
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Pacemaker: You make have been very sick and lost your appetitie from whatever caused you to get the pacemaker but there is no direct relationship otherwise.
Answered 5/9/2014
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Yes: More energy = more exercise = more calories burned. But if it's not that, then probably not. Rapid, unintentional weight loss is a serious medical problem and should be evaluated if present.
Answered 3/26/2013
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