Thank-you

Thank you for your support and I understand that one of the most important things to do right now is to keep the arm low and do not raise it above mid section. I am walking each day about a mile and one half with hopes to go back to my normal exercises when healed. The hardest thing to let go of is the spring time work around the yard. I am a doer not a watcher and have a hard time not taking care of things around the house and yard. Also had to put my solor pannel project for my pool on hold until this thing has had time to heal. I keep telling myself to do what the doctor says. Peace-out Pacemaker people, talk to you soon, Johnnybravo

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Johnny be patient

by Wrenbrandt - 2009-04-12 08:04:02

Yes Jonny like you I am very active. Got my PM Feb 24th. and had to really slow down. But in 6-8 weeks the leads should be pretty well intacted and you'll be able to do a whole lot more. But when you think about it a six to eight week investment of patience is just a blink of time in the overall scheme of things. So ENJOY the slow down time and know soon you'll be at full steam once again in no time.....Wren Brandt

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by ElectricFrank - 2009-04-13 12:04:01

Actually, the only thing that has a remote chance of causing any problems is raising your arm above shoulder level. Even there it takes a real stretch or jerk to pull on a lead if the cardio leaves some slack in them like he/she is supposed to. Most reasonable lifting is also OK as long as it isn't above shoulder level.

I had the same cardiologists instructions, but I questioned him as to why some were necessary. He laughed and said that they were just the standard instructions.

I'm like you being very active. I was walking 3 miles/day within 2 days after the implant. I fashioned a decent sling to support the arm until bouncing along didn't hurt. As I remember it I mowed the lawn a week afterward. Within a couple of weeks I was out exploring the desert in my 4wd.

So, be reasonable and enjoy the spring.

frank

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