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Pacemaker/Heart rate monitor interference

I recently purchased a Garmin 305 GPS and am having real difficulty getting the heart rate monitor to accurately record my actual heart rate; I've tried moving the monitor around to the back of my chest and even turning it upside down. I haven't tried using an electrolyte type of gel .... possibly I need to improve skin contact. I'm a runner and even after running a few miles it still is not too reliable. Previously I had a polar monitor and it had the same problem after my medtronics pacemak...

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getting back to 100%

I'm almost there! I've been back at the gym doing light workouts since two weeks post op, adding time and intensity each week. Big hurdle this morning- I did a full 25 minutes on the elliptical and for the first time in probably a year, I was able to do it the way I used to- alternate three minutes of medium effort with one minute all out. No ill effects, no maxing out the pm, I feel ready to take on the world, yay!!!!! Next week is 6 weeks so I can stop babying the new lead and add back the wei...

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gym & excess sweating

Hi everyone,
A couple of questions.
My pm is set at 70 on the bottom & 120 top rate. I'm joining a gym & wondered what happens whenI go over 120?

It is running at 80% for the top chambers & 4% for the bottom ones.

Since I have had it, I'm plagued by excessive sweating, mainly my head. It drips off my face & is very embarrassing! Anyone know the reason for tyhis & whether anything can be done to change it.
Many thanks,
Lizzie

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I'm Back and Skiing!!!

Hey, pacers!

Well, I'm back from my trip to Africa...just WONDERFUL! I also had no qualms in any airport about my pm nor in any other places I visited where security was an issue. It was great to get out there and enjoy life...isn't that what having a pm is all about?!

I have also been out skiing since being home because our weather has dumped some surprises on us. Nice! I was wondering from you other pacers out there who ski...do you wear any protective gear for your...

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Cardiac Rehab

Anyone gone to cardiac rehab after a pacer was put in? My doctor is recommending it but we don't know if my insurance will pay for it because I don't have angina. He's suggesting it because I was hospitalized for 2 weeks and have very low blood pressure. I worked out 3-4 times a week before I got suddenly ill. I'm just wondering what to expect and if others have done it.

thanks,
Sherian

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SSS and hard workouts

I have been diaged with SSS and had a pacer put in about 7 months ago for 'heart naps' where my heart would stop beating for several seconds and cause syncope episodes. I have been working out pretty steadily since implant but have recently upped my workouts to above threshold hour plus workouts. Did my first two hour one today and feel like crap after it. About 4 years ago did these on a regular basis but today I feel like crap afterwards. Anyone else with SSS have experience with really ha...

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I.D.?

I just had a pacemaker installed and I want to get a bracelet or pendant to advise others, should I passout as I frequently exercise. Any good sources?

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PM v, Golf

HI - I had PM implanted 1999 and was doing great = April 2009 started playing golf 4X/week and in August experienced lead fracture necescitating lead revision.
1) could lead fracture be associated with golf swing?
2) OR is this my excuse for giving up the game since i am so poor at it
Need the help of an experienced, paced psychiatric golfer

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weightlifting

i recently had a pm implanted haven't started
lifting yet.curious about benching usually rep 235lbs 12to 15 reps
3 sets are shoulder presses ok and what about dips
im just worried din't what to mess anything up
thanks

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Strength Training Guidelines

You've probably heard this story before. I am an active 54 year old male who received a dual chamber pacemaker due to sick sinus syndrome on 12/30/09. I am 5 weeks post-op and am anxious to return to some strength training. I have already returned to running 4 days per week, 5-7 miles per day without any problems. Prior to surgery my strength training routine included such exercises as dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell bench press, pushups, chinups, pullups, dips, and overhead squats. My repetit...

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inversion table??

How about using my inversion table? Has anyone used one?

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Advise on playing golf

Hello,

I just got my new and updated DPM installed and have noticed that it is a little bigger and restricts me from bringing my arm towards the shoulders during the back swing. Any golfers on the forum that have input on if the doc placed it in the wrong place or it is just pshycological issue right now after surgery? My first DPM did not seem to be in the way like the second one.

Look forward to some good feedback.

Thanx.

Awesome
Peace out!

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Weight Lifting

I have had my pacemaker a little over a year now. Once it was installed I was told by my doctor that I am not able to weight lift anymore. Does everyone have the same issue?

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confused

I'm about to agree to a pacemaker implant. Terrified I will have to give up my running which will make me a bear to get along with ..... But my resting rate of 38 and frequent several-day-long arrhythmias (a-fibs) have me nervous, as well. Glad to find a forum. Howard

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futsal?

can i play futsal (street soccer) without a protective pad? i don't think it is as dangerous as soccer..especially when girls are playing it.

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Is over 200 bpm normal?

My daughter is 11 yrs old and has a pacemaker, she had it placed 12/26/08 for 3rd degree heart block which came on very sudden... she is an avid basketball player and plays on a traveling AAU team... everything had been going good except the last two interogations they have showed a few times each month her heart is beating over 200 times per minute, this does not seem normal to me... and ideas if this will cause any damage or if it is ok!?!
Also does anybody know where I can find somethin...

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Exercise Heart Monitors

Just wondering if anybody here has used a exercise heart monitor while running, walking etc. They have a strap that goes around your chest by your heart with a low frequency to pick up your HR, so I was just wondering if that would interfere with our PM? I called the Dr. office to ask so waiting for the answer but thought this site is probably quicker and more hands on experience. Thanks for any input. :) Carol

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Running

I just got my new pacemaker, "Sparky", and even as I'm recovering here I'm trying to figure out how to get back into training. Before everything went crazy with my neurocardiogenic syncope - a technical way to say "passes out", I was working towards a blue belt in kempo, working out at the gym three times a week and training for a 10K with an eye towards my first half marathon this year.

Soooo...question is - what is the likelihood of continuing to do some or all of the above in si...

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Disneyland

I know this may be a silly question, but does anyone know if it's OK to ride the rides at Disneyland or amusement parks with a pacemaker? I mean like roller coasters, and you know how some of the rides jostle you around quite a bit. I just never thought to ask my doctor, so I was wondering if anyone on here knew. Thanks for reading!
Sue

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Having problems

Ok, so you all probably know that I DO NOT handle ignorant people. Well, today we had our P.E. exam, which is stupid in the first place, that involves a pacer. A pacer is basically suicides with prompts, not the things that keep us alive. :) These actually do the opposite. Well, believe it or not, they are graded. And the brain behind this says that 10th grade girls have to run at least 15 laps or they fail. Well, of course that is going to be epically hard, and I can't run more than 11 laps wit...

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