Hi Everyone- Im feeling much better- have my anxiety under control. I even had a patient of mine in the ED with a pacemaker tell me that when he got his he was sad but now he realizes that he is still here because he has more to do in life and is thankful- this helped me.

However- I am going to play paintball in two days with my neighbors (i have never played before). I have seen people get welts from paintball and made a big patch of padding and foam to put over my pacemaker- do you think this is enough? Should I back out and not go play paintball- any advice would be great! Not sure if I should risk it- but I also dont want to limit myself in things that I can do because I think I cant.

Thanks!

 

i like to work out daily and want to increase my workouts but dont want to reach my max heart rate. does anyone know of a heart rate monitor that will work with an ICD.

 

Hello all,

Wondered if there were any Zumba fans out there as I need some advice on footwear.
I've been Zumba-ing for over a year now and been wearing Reebok Easytone trainers. They're wearing down so have been looking for replacements and was advised to look at dance sneakers? (I feel my old footwear are quite cumbersome). Then I got to thinking the dance sneakers wouldnt have the same shock absorption that my old trainers do?
I find that when I jump up and down on a hard surface (i.e road running) this sets off my lower chamber lead, which isnt a pleasant experience. I've managed ok up to now with Zumba, so wondered if thoughts were to stick with stodgy thick soled trainers or lovely flexible dance sneakers.

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I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy over a year ago and have had a PM for about 11 months. I have been getting some mixed messages from my doctors on the amount of physical exercise that I can engage in. I would like to know what others have been told about getting back to full exercise and how soon. I would appreciate anyones comments

 

I am 100% paced, but lead a totally active life with no restrictions. I regularly run on the treadmill for 30 minutes at a time with no problems.

My problem is stairs. One flight of stairs causes shortness of breath. My cardiologist isn't concerned.

Has anyone experienced this?

Thanks!!

 

HIC

 

Thanks to all that responded to my post - I have since talked with two doctors (one a cardiologist and the other family practice) both said to be careful and not take any chances and you should be fine.

 

Who else has big plans for the year?

Anyone doing any Tri's, runs, thru hikes, climbs, swims, big rides or just something that they would like to share that is a goal for them. We have Tony heading to the Himalayas, I have at least two big rides I am hoping to do, the Triple Bypass which is 120 miles and 10k+ feet of climbing and Ride the Rockies if I get in which will be about 500 miles over 6 or 7 days and I figure we must have others out there who have plans for this upcoming year.

And what does your doc think about your plans? Mine loves them, wants me to drop some more weight and loves the cardio work on the bike (as long as I don't have to visit him again to make sure leads are in tact after getting clocked by a...

 

Fitted PM three years ago aged 73. Amazed at difference it made to life.
Swim mile every other day. Carry out 3 circuits of light weight training under supervision every other day.
I am a keen gardener and am redesigning garden with a view to
completely replanting.

In other words grab life by the scruff of the neck and enjoy!!!

 

Ian, I have tried to message you and have no idea if they have actually gone out. There seems to be no way of checking 'Sent Messages' as I can do on e-mail...any advice.?
When I try to write I get a big white square under your Title and have no way to get it off the screen,...again any ideas ?

TM

 

Hi There,

Two years today since my PM implant. Don't know it's there - take part in most sports - kayaking, jogging, circuit training, mountain biking, swimming, surfing, mountaineering and at 56 the oldest player in our football team (soccer for those in the US)

So don't give up ..you'll get there

Heapy

 

Good morning Pacermaker Club friends,
I am still working on getting into shape... Round is a shape isn't it? :p Anyway I am still taking Yoga classes, learning to dance and working. I had some trouble at first with my hip causing me so much pain that I forgot about my PM! I haven't had many issues with the PM except when I try to twist my left shoulder back some. It really pulls on the muscles around the PM. I don't rotate nearly as much as my fellow yogis because of it. Seems to be working out rather well for me. My pain in my hip is less, I am able to tie my own shoes again and I am not as "weak" feeling anymore. The thing about yoga for me is... if it hurts or causes pain I am stretching too far, so I back off a little and c...

 

PM has been in 5 weeks today and I am bored ! I want to go running and do something ! ! !

How is everyone else doing ?

 

I have had my pacemaker for 7 months now & 2 months ago I started doing sit ups. I have had alot of tenderness & was wondering if anyone can give me some execrise tips so that I will not cause pain to my chest.

 

Since my CRTD procedure and before, Kettlebells have been my workout. If you have a qualifiey instructor close and want a body blast, try it. You get arobic and anarobic all in one, and in a quarter of the time. This is very intense and you must go to good classes or you WILL hurt yourself. If done properly it is the best. You will be in the best shape of your life even with heart problems and the device. See your Doc first. I have AFIB and heart failure, and since the CRTD my quality of life has improved so much. At present all I know is that resting is set to 60 and wrking out is maxed at 140, and I can hang pretty good with the young pups.

 

I had a pacemaker inserted on 10/28/11, and have resumed fairly heavy-duty doubles tennis play.

I was playing the net and someone hit a very hard ball that struck about an inch below the PM. I wonder whether any of you have any thoughts on whether the PM could be damaged were a hard-hit ball to hit it. Also, should I be wearing some protective padding? A female friend jokingly suggested a padded bra.

 

First off no I'm not planning on kickin the bucket lol but one thing that has always been on mu bucket list is to sky dive. Now I'm sure some of you think no one in their right kind would jump out of a perfectly good airplane. I however have never been in my right mind lol. Has anyone been skydiving post pm/icd or is that a no-no listed as a heart condition that would keep you from it?

Nessa

 

Posting this as a new post; I replied to an old message from 2010 but I see that this does not make the thread alive so I guess nobody will see that one, so here goes again:

Hi,

I have a question about indoor cycling. Last night I went to a sports school for the first time in my life. When I was using the indoor cycle I kind of felt like being too close to a magnet (seat close to the ground, kind of horizontal biking for warming up, I dont know the correct name for the thing, but I know the brand was Cybex). Feeling the 'magnet' feeling I first assumed I was imagining it and the feeling was just due to being unfit =).

However, the 'bike' has a built in heart meter, and measures your heartbeat through the ha...

 

Have been a commercial hard hat diver for 35 years now. Finding out that I need a PM to which I am scheduled for next wed. Have been told that with the right PM I can still scuba dive. Doing this last minute scramble to find a model I can get my doctor to supply. Any ideals?

 

I have been reading the comments about people who are doing yoga with a PM. It seems everyone's PM is in their chest. I am on my 3rd PM, 27 years old, and due to some complications with my last replacement, my PM is now located under my ribcage. Does anyone else have a PM in this location?

If so, have you experienced any problems with inversion poses while doing yoga? I have recently started going to a yoga class and have been really enjoying it. Tonight while doing shoulder stand pose I felt like my PM was getting squished between my stomach and ribs. I am going to call my Dr. tomorrow morning and ask, but I thought some of you might have some insight tonight.

Thanks!