I am a 63 year old woman with a pacemaker that was implanted 2 years ago. I used to help my husband with snow shoveling-I just did the light clean up work. Does my pacemaker preclude my doing this activity?

 

Hi everyone. I've been lurking since I had my pacemaker placed in Sept 2012 and have appreciated everyone's comments and thoughts. I have a dual chamber Medtronic Revo MRI SureScan. I'm an active 47 year old female. I was diagnosed with SSS with a resting hr of 38 getting as low as 28 with pauses up to 3.2 seconds. My energy was low, foggy thinking, dizzy, etc. I've never black out, thankfully. Post-surgery healing has gone well and I'm running, lifting, etc, again at close to pre-pm levels. I started back on the gym about 4 weeks ago with lifting and recently my first spin class. I noticed while lifting free weights both arms were bright red about 20 minutes into lifting. I had no other symptoms. My heart rate got up to 125 or so ...

 

Today is my 6 month anniversary and things are going very well. After a few adjustments to start with I hardy notice I even have a pacemaker, except for the small bump in my chest.

I am doing all the activities I have always done and not holding back. I even went snow skiing a couple weeks ago at Bristol Mountain in NY. They have one run we took that’s two miles long. I was a little concerned about skiing after reading some of to postings on PM Club, but had no issues. It was a family trip and now my 6 year old granddaughter wants to go every week.

I’ve also done well with my regular exercise. I worked out 28 days in January. I have even broken 3 world records on my exercycle. Of course they are just my records but c...

 

My PM was installed Jan 18, 2013. I am 70 years old.
Prior to surgery I experienced many dizzy spells and occasional deep breathing shortness which become much more apparent stair walking and running. It has been only 2 weeks. since my surgery with one adjustment. Must recover another 4-5 weeks before starting work-outs again. Look forward to learning and hearing from all members specially those with a history of sports and exercise. Thanks you , Lee

 

I'm going to Switzerland this summer. Can anyone give me any advice about how my pacemaker might re-act to strenuous walking at high altitude.
Martyn

 

Thanks Smitty for your comment on the above. It gives me more confidence in tackling the many conifer trees that need trimming in my garden.
Best wishes
Martyn

 

Hi, my running post PM operation doesn't seem to be going as well as I would like. I was expecting to be exactly the same if not better. I used to enjoy effortless runs for up to two hours a go. but now I feel slower and heavier. I have been easing myself in slowly and it maybe because ive not done enough since recovering from the operation.

I had a pacemaker because my heart rate dropped below 30, frequently after my runs. it was ok until I started to feel dizzy quite unwell for a few days after.

It would be nice to hear other runners or fitness freaks and how it effected them.

thanks

 

Can anyone tell me whether I should use the above after having a pacemaker fitted. It requires manouevring a fairly heavy bit of equipment above shoulder height for much of the time.

 

I had been looking for a Heart Monitor watch that would work with my pacemaker. I have tried everyone I could find. All the apple store had around Christmas 2012, that worked with the I phone, No luck. I tried the new Garmin Fenix, and 610,no luck.
I tried the Polar FT1, it seemed to work fine. I tried several of the Polar (FT) models and they all worked well. I have kept the FT4.
It had a replaceable battery and I liked that.
Note I even tried some on the watches that you put your finger on and They failed too. Try the Polar FT models and see if they work for you too, best of luck, Bob

 

I am a 38 year old who lifts weights and does 30 min of cardio about 3 times a week. Last July I went into complete heart block and got a pacemaker. They think the block was caused by myocarditis from a viral infection 2 months earlier. Since my pm I have really struggled with my cardio endurance. I felt as though I was hitting a wall and had my settings changed and rate response turned on. I am better but a I am wondering if I will ever feel normal again? I am worried there is something not right. I have sent in transmissions and my pm is working correctly. I also have been able to feel my pulse under my left breast since my pm ? In addition I somtimes feel pain under my left arm which is where I had pain before my pm. Is anyone ...

 

Hi,

I've a Kappa (from Medtronic) and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with pacemakers and abdomen electro stimulation??

Thanks and enjoy!!

Enrique

 

Hi Folks,
I am new to the post, my name is Doc Savage, and glad to be here. As a bit of background, I am 62, an endurance athlete and race bicycles. On 4 Aug 2012, I collapsed on a training ride in cardiac arrest. Just as collapsed a firetruck drove by, saw me and turned around and was on me in a minute and a half. After CPR and two shocks later, they got my heart started. Test revealed my LAD was nearly 100% blocked. Had two stents inserted and left hospital 2 days later. I had an EP study on 11 Jan 2013 and an ICD implanted. Currently in the healing stage. With that said, any competitive cyclist out there that have returned to training and racing their bikes? Also, anyone lifting weights with an ICD implant? Any issues wit...

 

I had a pacemaker fitted 14th February 2013, how soon can I start swimming again. I am 68 and work full time, but need to exercise.Keith

 

Had my PM fitted 22 Jan for Bradycardia ( long history of low pulse, competetion cyclist for 40 years, now 61 yrs young) all good so far. Plan to start on my stationary trainer at day 7 post operation and not get on road bike till post my cardio followup visit on 12 Feb.

Does this sound sensible to other PM cyclists out there? hate not riding butwant to be very careful.....

 

My PM was implanted 1/23. When I asked my Dr./surgeon about how long to wait before running/cycling, his only reply was limit my HR to 170 and not raise my left arm above shoulder-level. I want to road cycle ASAP. The first day after surgery I walked about 4 easy miles, limiting my HR to about 120, averaging 102, and felt very strong. The following day I walked twice, totaling 8 miles. The second walk that day I easily averaged 15:30 miles walking and my HR was in the 145-155 range several times on steep hills, with no apparent problems, I felt great. I was careful to keep my left arm very low and nearly still during these walks. Virtually everything that I've read on this forum suggests waiting 4-6 weeks before more strenuous activ...

 

Dear All,

I'm a new member to the PM club having taken ownership of my new unit on the 31st Dec 2012.

I'm a keen cyclist so hope to get back on my bike as soon as possible, do any of your good folks have any advice on when it would be prudent to start cycling again.

Also, I read yesterday (instructions on my Polar HRM) that anyone with a PM should seek medical guidance before using a heart rate monitor. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge of this subject, I suspect it's probably the manufacturer (Polar) being cautious.

Thanks

Mike

 

Hey guys! Happy 2013! Hope it's been a good one for you all so far?!
So...last time I posted on here I was asking if I could do trampolining with a PM (was worried about ripping leads etc)
Didn't find the old club I used to be at so decided to join a gym (not for the 1st time in my life!) but for the 1st time in my life I am running on the treadmill not just walking. Have been doing really well-from someone who couldn't run for 5mins without feeling like I was gonna keel over I have built it up and can run for a solid 23mins and want to keep building that. I also do other forms of cardio while in the gym such as cross trainers, steppers and rowing machines. Which are all fine too. But when I am running and not all the time I get...

 

Hi all, My name is Mike , i live in Spain and I had a pacemaker fitted last July. Before my pacemaker was fitted i was a regular weight lifter. Much to my disappointment after the operation my surgeon and his colleague informed me that any kind of weight training could not be performed, not even light weights as they would damage the cables. I found this site today and was amazed to see that there are people on here training away and all this time I have been sitting here in misery. I can't understand why my Spanish doctors have categorically prohibited me from training where as other people have obviously had very different responses. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Mike

 

Hello everyone!! I need some advice concerning something with work. For my job I need to do ground fighting, defensive tactics, etc. One of the requirements is to learn to fight with edged weapons. Our simulation for this is a "shock knife". It is only a 9 volt battery that gives a tiny shock when it hits your skin to simulate being stabbed or cut. My question is whether I would be able to do this or not since I have an ICD? It would only be a small shock and it would only be external muscles wherever it hits, and only for a second. It is also a VERY intense cardio session at the same time, a lot of movement and fighting techniques. I want to think that I would be okay, but I would love some input before I go into this if you all could hel...

 

Hello all,

I have seen several posts in regards to heart rate monitors not working properly due to having a pacemaker. I was wondering if anyone with a pacemaker has used the fit bit monitor that tracks, steps, sleep etc. ?

Thanks,
Caryn