I am three weeks in & feeling great. Other than when the Doc says so, when do you know oif you are "good to go"? Any hockey players have insights into shoulder pad choices --> I have been told that playing is not an issue, but I must upgrade my pads --> suggestions?

 

After I am heal up after the placement of the crt-d, will I be able to go the pool to get my exercise, and will I have trouble with a rec center with the pacemaker, where I may not be to attend, because of the pacemaker? Any one have advice.

Carolann
adairwic

 

Hi all, im 43 was a high level athlete had chf, dcm,ef of 25

Just had icd crt implanted. I have an av node ablation scheduled for this thurs..yikes

Beats are irregular and too high, low vo2 max, low ef blah blah

So now will be pacemaker dependant... Sucks for 43 considering how many defib/pacemaker changes il have to do

I plan to golf my brains out affter this is done as we only live once,, they say if u overdo golf yu could wear down the leads which may need to be changed..which is more complicated after ablating av node... Anyone have lead problems after too much sports? Love u all.

 

hi there

I've just had my pacemaker checked, it's two years since I had this new one implanted, and it is my second pacemaker.

When I was having it checked, the technician noted that my heart rate was now 45 bpm, whereas, in the past, it was below 30, which I think, personally, is a fantastic improvement. I asked if this was due to exercise, as I have been exercising a lot recently,l and she said that she didn't know! I think that she was pretty new to the job, but wondered if anybody else had had the same experience?

I am 80% paced, and 35 years old, and hoping to try for a baby sometime soon.

:-)

Thanks
Becks

 

I have had a fitbit for about 4 weeks. I wear it in my pocket during the day and on my wrist at night.
Some women wear it in their bra. Would this be a problem since I have a pacemaker?

Thanks

 

Hi Guys,

Please note I also posted this message under Surgery & Recovery-

I am two week PM owner as a result of thorascopic maze surgery that inadvertently ablated my SA Node. I am essentially 100% atrial paced. Would appreciate any comments on development of an exercise strategy. I have been a runner 40 years and I have attempted jogging only to find that even though the PM increases pulse I have no stamina at all. I expect this is due to being 18 days post maze surgery but I wondered if anyone else has similar experience. I am 56 old male in good health otherwise.

Thanks

 

I had a Medtronic REVO MRI SureScan pacemaker installed 3-weeks ago. I'm concerned as to whether it was positioned too close to the left shoulder to allow me to play golf. I'm an avid golfer and don't want to quit. When I raise my left arm straight up, the PM juts out under my arm pit. When I take easy swings with a golf club, my left shoulder (& upper part of bicep) pushes hard against the side of the PM on the backswing. I am concerned that this repetitive pushing of the PM will flex & stress the wires. Any comments as to whether I should be concerned about this? The Dr. says I can do anything I want, but I sure don't want to screw things up.

 

Hi,for those who like to get out on the old back legs..Hi from Tattoo Man, here in Bansko, Bulgaria.
We are here for ten days , in our bijou studio, with views of the Pirin Mountains, right now with big snow, almost too much , even for the Boarders.
For me a run a day from 1000meteres (lets say 3300 feet up the Pirin is good enough..snow is a prob though. I know this Forum does not condone promotion of product, but try this ..personal safety and health are the issue here.
Stay with me oh Ciy Fathers
Magic Spikers, strap these babies on and sprinting on ice is aceivable.
If you deliver Mail, Food , or just walk the dog, these may be the difference between you , fun , freedom and the orthopedic ward with a busted col...

 

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...