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swimming

how long should i wait before going back to swimming pacemaker fitted 10/8/2011, i understand butterfly will be out is that forever?

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Can I start running?

Wow! Just found this forum, and it's really awesome. I had a dual chamber PC put in on Aug. 5. My heart rate was slowing down more more after two years when I first started looking into my heart problems. I am a runner, running half marathons. When can I start running again! I have done some walks with my arm held to my body. Do you think it is okay to start back with easy running. Is it okay to be walking. I walk 3-4kms right now.? Any advice is helpful, as it's very painful not to be running.

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How much exercise should I do

Hi all,

I've had a bi-ventricular pacemaker for almost a year now (due to LBBB and slight arrhythmia) and I'm looking for some advice on exercise. Should I be pushing myself to do more exercise (which is what I'd like to do) or should I be respecting my condition and taking it easy. I'm 57 years old and would like to try and keep up with the grandchildren (if possible). My cardio when questioned on the subject just said exercise responsibly. I would greatly welcome any advice. Thank...

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Post PM insertion weight gain?

HI, new poster here, have had my PM since September 2010 and went through absolute hell with it. From the emergency surgery to have it inserted, ( I have left bundle branch block- moderate to severe) to the fact the surgeon cut a vein in my chest and i had a full on collapsed lung and then emergency chest tube and subsequent blood clots. It's been hell. I have felt incredibly depressed post op and gained about 25lbs- (partially from the change in birth control- you cannot use normal birth contr...

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Zipline

New to pacemaker....can we zipline and what about skydiving? I have a bucketlist and these are on it.

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Exercise Bike

My elderly friend has a pacemaker fitted and is looking for a suitable exercise bike. She is worried about models which have batteries included. Could anyone recommend a suitable (basic) one?

thanks

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Zumba

I received pm July 8,2011 and prior to pm took Zumba classes which I loved. Has anyone with pm resumed Zumba after pm and is it possible?

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danger in using electric hedge trimmers

Does anyone know if there is danger in using electric hedge trimmers to trim my bushes? I have a lot of bushes to trim and don't know if I should do it or not. I am a little more cautious now that I have already broken and had one wire replaced...I guess that seems to happen more with us younger folks :) I'm 36 and I'm on my 2nd pacemaker. Thanks!

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SKY DIVING ...

I was 3-mos. pregnant with my son (1985), & decided to NOT follow through on my sky diving class/jump; however, my son's Father did. Since then ... I ALWAYS wanted to 'jump'!

My son jumped with his Dad before he went off to college -- WHAT AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE & VIDEO! I STILL wanted to 'jump', & told my son we'd go together for his graduation from college! However ... in 2006, I got my pacemaker!! Never 'sick', never dizzy, in basically good shape for my age, yet my Cardiologist...

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running until heart stoped

Hi i am 29 yrs old and not until March 23 of last year did i have a pacer put in. I ran High School and College Track & Cross Country. On March 23 of 2010 i was running in a treadmill at a local Bally's and i fainted and hit myself in the head and was taken to a hospital where they told me i need a pacer since my heart beat was less than 20 beats per min. I had an external pacer at first then i got the surgery. I have gained about 18-20 pounds since then. I am 5' 9 and i weight 182. I have been...

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Garmin HRM's

No matter what I (or Garmin Customer Support) try, I can't get current Garmin HRM's (such as the Edge 305 bike computer) to display my heart rate. I have a Medtronic pacing PM.
In my experience, Polar HRM's do a good job of displaying heart rate but at download time, Garmin's PC software is the best (my opinion).
Has anyone solved this problem?

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Steriods

Hi Rab here ;)

was wondering if i can take anabolic steriods iv had my pacemaker for just over 8 years & was wanting as much info as possible .


Thanks Rab....

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Can't Breathe

I was a very competitive runner and triathlete for about 30 years. Then my heart rate began to drop in half when I exercised. 3 heart caths later they couldn't fix the electrical problem so we decided to put in a pacemaker. Now I can't run for more than 2-3 minutes without being out of breathe. I don't think I'm getting enough umphh from my heart (aka pacemaker)to pump blood to my lungs for oxygen. My angiogram was negative for blockage. Has anyone had a similar problem and found a solution...

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to funny

Electicfrank thanks for the good laugh with your answer about plying tennis. Always enjoy your humor.
Dianne

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back at the weights..

6 weeks post PM implant.Lifted first time yesterday (chest) and did back today. Baby steps....I am in no hurry or have nothing to prove to anyone BUT I will be back where I was strength wise pre-PM in 5 months (I am guessing). The light weight feel heavy but they feel good. I have done cardio since day after PM implant so I never lost any cardiovascular conditioning. Not doing much with my left arm (had PM pout in left pec) has resulted in some atrophy. It will return soon enough.

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Heavy legs / Problem to keep balance

I am 69. Had implanted 1 1/2 years ago a two chamber pacemaker SJM Accent DR after being diagnosed with Sinus node syndrom. Pulse at rest was 40, under exercise could barely go over 80 per min. Pacemaker now set at 60 minimum/ 130 maximum, with a sensor reacting to movement of the upper chest. When i exercise, puls does not increase on bike, goes to 100 when I walk, 120-130 on nordic walker, 130 on rowing machine (the latter makes me dizzy).
I hardly work up a sweat and do not get out of...

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zipline

does anyone know if going ziplining presents any problems for a pacemaker? I have had it in now for 10 months. Thanks Ron.

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Completed the Triple Bypass... God was it fun

Yea, I did complete the Triple Bypass.... and in under 9 hours. Here are my stats if you would like to see them. Turns out that having a pacer wasn't the 'sentence' I thought it was 2 years ago.

http://www.teamevergreen.org/triple

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/98028921

Distance: 119.50 mi
Elevation Gain: 10,511 ft
Calories: 10,688 C
Moving Time: 08:51:38
Elapsed Time: 10:59:10
Avg Moving Speed: 13.5 mph
Max Speed: 43.5...

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?? Re SVT's

I'm asking this of anyone who has experienced SVT's or any kind of tachycardia. I'm 1 week short of going in for my 6 week check after having a lead replaced. I've had my PM since Sept 2010 for AV block and never had any kind of tachy as far as I know- until possibly yesterday.
I had resumed walking and doing easy hikes after 2 weeks and have felt great. Feeling good I decided to increase the intensity, so my wife and I increased the distance and elevation a bit. We had climbed up about 120...

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BiotroniK EVIA no interference with following...

Hi

I'm a new PM recipient and a active person who works as a mountain guide. I have had lots of questions about what will interfere with my PM as I am in the outdoors a lot and using electronic devices for safety and navigation. At the time of writing this I am 8 weeks since my Aortic Valve replacement surgery and 7 weeks from PM implant surgery. I am very glad to have found this site!

Below is taken from an email I got from Biotronik regarding questions I had about inte...

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