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Golf, cycling & cricket

Hi All

Am new to this and thought I would say hi and ask for some advice from people who know 😀

5 weeks ago I collapsed watching my son play football and after coming too was rushed to hospital where throughout the day I had another 4 'episodes' with my heart stopping - all a massive shock and to cut a long story short there was no real explanation as everything came back clear from the plethora of tests.

All very weird and because my heart had stopped for 14...

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Fitbit

Is it ok to wear one

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Yoga after ablation and pacemaker.

So I got my 3rd ablation of 2015 on Dec. 5th and a pacemaker on Dec. 6th. For the record, I just love having SSS.
Anyways, it is 2016 and I need to get in shape after years of exercise intolerance. I am looking at yoga and wondering if anyone has an idea of how soon I could try some gentle yoga. Different doctors give me different ideas.
I have been cleared of restrictions on my left arm as of last weekend. So I can lift weight with that arm and raise it over my shoulder according to...

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avoiding "Lead Crush & Exercise"

I Have fallen victim of the condition known as "Lead Crush". I will be under the knife again Monday and getting a new lead installed.
The issue and question is How do I maintain upper body and what exercises MUST be avoided so not to go through this again.
all I get is general statements about "no upper body workout".
It's not that simple !
I have spoken to a Professional trainer and he said a great deal of upper body strength training would be ok but I get nothing but the g...

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Dancing

in response to Dancer

My wife and I dance all the time (Ballroom) I have had the pacemaker 7 years and no issues - my Doctor encouraged that activity.

check with your Doctor but I believe your be OK

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All the best to you in 2016

Dear pacemaker girls and guys, I wish you all the best in 2016. Pacer really changed my life, despite all the challenges I Am doing great. Wish you all the best and keep up doing what you love.

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dancing

Hi, posting here for d first time. Got my pacemaker installed on 29th July of this year. I am a dancer and I have an office meet in January. There is an event on dance as well. My colleagues need a help in thr and I want to dance. Is it ok to dance???? People at home are not in favor but is it because of a machine I have to sacrifice my passion!!!!!

Smita

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Gym advisable?

I have had a pacemaker for 7 days so very new to the experience. I had my stitches out today and am feeling very good, if a little tired. I am starting to wonder when it will be advisable to go back to gym. I don't do much except walk and break into a jog every now and then, anyway.

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Falling hard with a PM

hi everyone:
Long time listener, first time caller. :)

I have a dual lead Medtronic PM implanted in mid-november 2015, to be followed by a revision surgery November 24 for lead perforating the ventricle wall and consequent pericardial effusion.

Doing great now, overall, but the other day, I tripped and fell HARD with outstretched hands onto a concrete floor the other day. It was a complete wipe-out. :}

My left collar bone (the PM side) is still pretty sti...

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Query: when to exercise

Hi. I had my PM implanted last Dec 16, 2015. There is no pain in the incision area but there is tightness around it up to the armpit. I am already worrying that I might have a frozen shoulder. When can I exercise my arm to relieve me of this tight feeling? What is the best exercise or stretching for me. I am 61 y/o.

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Fitbit Charge HR

Hello All,
I received a Fitbit Charge HR for Christmas and want to know if it will interfere with my Medtronic BiVentricular pacemaker?
Any help will be appreciated.

PhuBaiVet

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Wired athlete

Hi guys and gals! My name is Peyton and I am a new recipient of a Medtronic pacemaker. Feeling better than I felt in years and am counting the days until I am green-lighted to run and surf again. Anyway, this is the best forum for anything pacemaker and just about the only place I've found for any info on sports, support, tech info, etc! If you are on Facebook then check out a page I made called The Wired Athlete. Feel free to post your stories, pics etc. I'm trying to get the word out that pace...

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Golfers with PMs

Hi Everyone, Just joined the club, had my pm fitted 2 weeks ago 4th Dec 2015 . Not really feeling any benefit as yet , I suppose it takes time and a few return hospital visits for tweeking etc.
As a keen golfer i'm a bit concerned I wont be able to play to my previous standard. Would love to hear from other golfers and how it affects their game.

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One elliptical better than another

My pacemaker seems to be different when i am on one elliptical vs another. An old one that has more "bumps" makes my pacemaker "kick in" and I feel better and can go longer on it. The new one or when i am walking, nothing helps and i am tired and have lots of shortness of breath. Anyone have this issue?

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Swimming

Help, I recently went back to swimming laps after 30 years. My favorite strokes are free style and butterfly. I just found out that those strokes could tug on my leads on my pm. I am so upset and wanted to hear what other serious swimmers do. I have a very stressful job originating mortgages and my drug
of choice is excercise. Swimming has always been a love of mine and I fell back in love with swimming laps. Advise?????

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Pacer and wind tunnel

Can you fly in a wind tunnel with pacemaker? Need quick answer. Have a ticket for later today.

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Rate réponse optimization

I am trying to determine if rate response optimization should be on or off for my pacemaker. I have an Advisa DR MRI Sure scan pacemaker model A2DR01 which was installed in January 2014. I am a 62 year old woman who is very healthy and exercise regularly but had bradycardia and my HR was as low as 27 and regularly in the 30's before my pacemaker was put in. My current range is 55-165 and ADL is 115. I am paced virtually 100% of the time. We have continued to move both the slope of the lines and...

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Exercising after changing permanent pacemaker box

Hi,

On the 02nd of December 2015 I had my PPM box changed. The first box lasted me approximately 7 years.

I have since fully recovered with no discomfort / pain or any other symptoms which may be of concern.

Can I now go back to my usual exercise routine of lifting weights? I have been lifting weights from a very young age and stopped for about 6 weeks when I initially had the PPM installed in 2009. Since then I have been lifting weights on a very regular basis.<...

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padded compression undershirt

My grandson age 15, ICD cleared to play basketball. Anyone know where to find an undershirt with rib cage padding. I saw basketball player with one but can't seem to get any information. He has special implant behind abdomen.

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Garmin Vivosmart HR

HI hope all is well, I recently purchased a Garmin Vivosmart HR which has a built in Heart rate monitor on the wrist band just letting all those who are interested in this product that the device is very accurate while using. I have a Garmin edge 810 while I'm bike riding and this does play ( chest trap ) up a lot when I ride so I use a Polar FT 1 ( chest strap ) and this works fine. I hope this Information might help a few if you are deciding to purchase this product.

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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.