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I had tons of complications with my first pacemaker 12/11, heart infection etc. I had new pacer implanted in my abdomen 5/12. Complications there also, fluid around heart and in lungs, needed a pericardial window procedure. I am now in cardiac rehab working out at 90% of my target heart rate. So grateful to get to his point. I was an exercise addict before my pacer was implanted. Doing 45 minutes cardio and 15 minutes strength training 3 times a week. I walk 2 miles 4 times a w...

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Triceps

I would like to know tricep weight training for my jiggle arms. I always do tricep extension (leaning over one), but its not working. What ones do you recommend for a women ?

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Attention Hikers and Backpackers

Those of you who regularly wear a backpack: please recommend a product or strategy to help me deal with the pressure of the backpack strap against my pacemaker site.
Thank you for your suggestions!

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Gun Handling

I've had a PM for 2 years..Dr tried to put leads thru vein of left side, but couldn't, so had to implant on right side..I'm a right handed shooter..I waited 2 months..started shooting 22 rifle..no problems..waited another month and started shooting my AR15 (.223) and my SKS (7.62X39)..still no problems..waited 3 more months..started shooting 12 gauge with pistol grip..shooting from waist..no problems..but shooting pistol grip shotguns is awkward..so got a Kicklite shoulder stock for the shotgun....

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Pacemakers and sport

Sorry to rake up, what seems to be a really old topic. I have been looking at old postings from sports people with concerns about performance drop off after getting a PM.

I have not come across any responces that indicate that there are those who HAVE got back to pre-PM levels.

Could we have a collective review on this topic, its about time that a kind of comprehensive understanding is established.

Tattoo Man

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Possible Vein damage from Weightlifting

Had my pacemaker tuned up in October, so now I'm full-time paced. Decided to upgrade my weightlifting, with DR approval, and that was going great, felt wonderful, but had a weird thing happen recently that I would love to get some advice on.

After a lifting session, I noticed what looked like a spray of blood under my skin on my back near my shoulder. Most likely, I blew a surface vein. The weight I was lifting wasn't extreme, only 50#, but I did lift to muscle failure.

I'...

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Interested in hearing f other competitive cyclists


I had my PM inserted 4 months ago, and I am trying to learn as much as I can about what is happening with the device and my body during exercise (so please forgive my simplicity in describing my case) My PM was placed under an emergency situation, so I never had a chance to research what kind of device I should have. The cardiologist did know I was an athlete so hopefully a suitable one was chosen.( I have a St Jude duo lead) I was in sinus arrest (with 8 second lapses), and was also told...

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My training session

I am training for the Stafford Half Marathon on 17th March 2013

by going on a 12mile run every Sunday,Wednesday and Friday.
with another 3 weekly sessions round the local running track
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 x 1mile laps plus
a mile and half jog each way to get to the park.

Not bad for a 81 year old with a pacemaker fitted November 2012.

to see more details have a look at my website
www./justgiving.com/gordon-woodlands

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Back in the saddle

Three weeks and five days post my PM installation today and this morning completed my regular mountain bike ride....2 hours and five mins in the saddle on a fairly hilly off road course. Deliberately took it easy and was surprised to be only about 8 mins off my normal pace. Averaged 116 bpm with a top out at 152 bpm on a heavy climb. Wearing a Garmin 810 hrm to keep an eye on things but all good. This is my 4th ride since the operation and the first I didn't really think about my condition. Plan...

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Athletic Performance and pacemaker

Hey guys....recently had a pacemaker installed Dec 12. I have been a lifelong competative athlete in collegiate track and cross country and now a 50 year old Cat 3 road cyclist. I was diagnosed with LBBB when I was 32 yrs old. This was Initially rate dependent (LBBB occurred at 120 bpm), but slowly converted over the next two years to full time. I definitely had a decrease in performance but adjusted to this lower performance over several years. The condition stayed the same until about two...

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Biomedical Engineering class help

Is anyone willing to give some information on the positives / negatives of running with a pacemaker / defibrillator? I am a student at Georgia Institute of Technology going for a biomedical engineering degree and I am looking for an athlete with a pacemaker that is willing to maybe share some personal stories of their experiences. I would greatly appreciate any help :)

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Intercoastal muscle strain

I was coughing for 1 month (bad virus). I felt alittle better so decided to workout doing standing abs with weights and aerobics raising arms. Well went to doc for ribs hurting. Determine to have intercoastal muscle strain. Does anyone know how long it takes or any experiences ? I just started to feel great about working out !

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walking

I get short wind when I walk up a hill is this normal?

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Replacements

Dear Grateful Heart,

I sure hope my rash doesn't last that long. As far as the hip replacements go, I had a wonderful doctor who explained everything and of course you have to go to a joint class beforehand. They let you hold the appliance, at least our teacher did. Not necessary but interesting.

The surgery wasn't long and the whole thing was just not that bad at all. Very little pain and after the first week or so you can take Tylenol for any pain. They usually get y...

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Daily Yoga practice and Pacemakers

I am 48 and I had my first PM installed in May 2006 and a new dual chamber PM installed when I broke my first lead in 2009. Now I need lead extraction surgery because my atrial lead is broken. I am quite worried because they will be removing 2 leads this time (last time they left a broken lead in place) and I understand that this can be quite risky. Any advice that anyone has about this kind of surgery is greatly appreciated. I also wondered if anyone has advice about practicing yoga with a pace...

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good days bad days

Does anyone have a feeling of fatigue legs in the afternoon but good in the morning?

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snow shoveling

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?

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Bright red arms when exercising

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....

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Returning to "Normal"

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

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Sports Actiivity/6 Months Anniversary

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...

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