You've probably heard this story before. I am an active 54 year old male who received a dual chamber pacemaker due to sick sinus syndrome on 12/30/09. I am 5 weeks post-op and am anxious to return to some strength training. I have already returned to running 4 days per week, 5-7 miles per day without any problems. Prior to surgery my strength training routine included such exercises as dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell bench press, pushups, chinups, pullups, dips, and overhead squats. My repetition range is 6-12 for most exercises. Can I resume doing these exercises and if so, when? Thank you.

 

How about using my inversion table? Has anyone used one?

 

Hello,

I just got my new and updated DPM installed and have noticed that it is a little bigger and restricts me from bringing my arm towards the shoulders during the back swing. Any golfers on the forum that have input on if the doc placed it in the wrong place or it is just pshycological issue right now after surgery? My first DPM did not seem to be in the way like the second one.

Look forward to some good feedback.

Thanx.

Awesome
Peace out!

 

I have had my pacemaker a little over a year now. Once it was installed I was told by my doctor that I am not able to weight lift anymore. Does everyone have the same issue?

 

I'm about to agree to a pacemaker implant. Terrified I will have to give up my running which will make me a bear to get along with ..... But my resting rate of 38 and frequent several-day-long arrhythmias (a-fibs) have me nervous, as well. Glad to find a forum. Howard

 

can i play futsal (street soccer) without a protective pad? i don't think it is as dangerous as soccer..especially when girls are playing it.

 

My daughter is 11 yrs old and has a pacemaker, she had it placed 12/26/08 for 3rd degree heart block which came on very sudden... she is an avid basketball player and plays on a traveling AAU team... everything had been going good except the last two interogations they have showed a few times each month her heart is beating over 200 times per minute, this does not seem normal to me... and ideas if this will cause any damage or if it is ok!?!
Also does anybody know where I can find something that will guard her pacemaker while she is playing basketball, she is so small and the adult paceguards just won't fit her...
thanks in advance for your time.

 

Just wondering if anybody here has used a exercise heart monitor while running, walking etc. They have a strap that goes around your chest by your heart with a low frequency to pick up your HR, so I was just wondering if that would interfere with our PM? I called the Dr. office to ask so waiting for the answer but thought this site is probably quicker and more hands on experience. Thanks for any input. :) Carol

 

I just got my new pacemaker, "Sparky", and even as I'm recovering here I'm trying to figure out how to get back into training. Before everything went crazy with my neurocardiogenic syncope - a technical way to say "passes out", I was working towards a blue belt in kempo, working out at the gym three times a week and training for a 10K with an eye towards my first half marathon this year.

Soooo...question is - what is the likelihood of continuing to do some or all of the above in six weeks after the "recovery period"?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Best Wishes,
Janet

 

I know this may be a silly question, but does anyone know if it's OK to ride the rides at Disneyland or amusement parks with a pacemaker? I mean like roller coasters, and you know how some of the rides jostle you around quite a bit. I just never thought to ask my doctor, so I was wondering if anyone on here knew. Thanks for reading!
Sue

 

Hi, Put recent posting on here regarding PM protection for playing sports etc. No one was able to come up with a purpose designed protective pad or vest specifically designed to protect a PM.
I have trawled the web and can not find anything.

Cabg Patch directed me to allsportsarmour.com and pointed out the padded T-shirt used for shooting with a recoil pad in it that looks like it would cover the PM site (thanks cabg patch).

Has anyone bought one of these? Are they any good? Which one did you buy? OR does anyone else know of a website where you can buy a t shirt specifically designed for PM people? Does such a thing exist?

Some of you sporty PM people must have purchased one, please help?

 

Ok, so you all probably know that I DO NOT handle ignorant people. Well, today we had our P.E. exam, which is stupid in the first place, that involves a pacer. A pacer is basically suicides with prompts, not the things that keep us alive. :) These actually do the opposite. Well, believe it or not, they are graded. And the brain behind this says that 10th grade girls have to run at least 15 laps or they fail. Well, of course that is going to be epically hard, and I can't run more than 11 laps without feeling my windpipe closing up and my chest and lungs feeling like they are going to burst. Well, while trying to open up my lungs and walking over to the teachers with a friend (I failed by the way. And this was 1/4 of my P.E. grade), I had to...

 

Been a competitive swimmer most of my life. Very slow heart beat finally led to the pacemaker in 2008. Surgeon knew that I swam and encouraged me to go right back to it after healing. Been back swimming hard for 1 1/2 years. Lately, my right upper arm (pacer is on the right side)swells during practice to the point that my bicep looks like the Hulk's when practice is over. Have had two different types of scans to see what is going on. Everything looks OK and pacer and leads are fine. Doc thinks that the pacer is somehow impeding flow of fluids back into the chest while swimming hard, but says that I am Ok to practice. Any one experience similar problems when exercising? OldImer

 

Hi there,

I have a 5 year old daughter who recently had a PM implanted. ( abdomen ). Does anyone know if it is safe to play soccer?

 

Hi,
Just asking about protective pads/vests etc to protect a PM if doing activities/sports that may involve impact at the PM site.

I have typed various key words into a search engine but can not find anything that is specifically for this purpose.

Does anyone have any links to sites that manufacture such things? I live in the UK so sites in this area would be best but anywhere will do.

Thanks

Ronaldo

 

I am about to receive a biventricular PM (CRT-P), and as far as we know, my own sinus node is functioning well and beats normally. It is my understanding it will then set the pace almost all the time, but pacing both ventricles to make sure they beat in sync. I have a Left Bundle Branch Block, which is why I need the PM.

I am confused about what I read about advanced rate responsive PMs, and upper and lower limits. When the sinus node is sending out beats normally, it should be the most natural and best way to set the pace, right? Whereas my doctor confirmed my assumption, the St Jude rep confused me with what she said about limits and rate adjusting, but I don't think she knew my case yet.

One question I will ask m...

 

Hi, I have just started in the gym, I have a 3 lead pace maker, is it safe to use the power plate machines in the gym?

 

I am 62 years young. One month ago I needed a PM. Heart was not getting electrical signals needed.
I have been an active runner for over 30 years. Mostly for fun and to stay in shape, but also run one or two marathons a year. This past year was tough to run. Now I am back to running. Run mostly foothill trails around the Wenatchee valley, where I live. Have built up to about 1 hour in length. At times, feel stronger and more relaxed than others. Question, have any of you who are active runners needed to have your PM adjusted upwards for more rigorous running ? Any tips you can give a newby ? Thanks so much. Glad to find this site. Did not get a whole lot of advice in this area of recovery. Had my PM installed at University Of Washingt...

 

Hello All:
Here's hoping that 2010 is a good year for all.
My question is: Does anyone in the club use a Vibration Plate Machine as a form of exercise? Or has anyone been advised by their medical advisers as to whether or not to use them? And, if not, why? Any experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Best to all. Thanks
Nick1948

 

Well, my titanium buddy and I went skiing for the first time yesterday. We had a blast! It is so great to feel good and be able to live life to its fullest. For all of you newbies out there wondering if life ever gets better...it does! Hang in there!

I have lived in snow most of my life and never tried skiing before. I think I just found my winter sport!

Peace & love,
ela-girl