Lap Swimming

I had a pacemaker implanted about 20 months ago. Before the pacemaker, I was swimming laps a couple times a week. I gave up the lap swimming but was wondering if I could safely resume this relaxing activity?

5 Comments

Hi

by jeanlancour - 2013-12-25 11:12:58

You should, by this time, be able to do just about anything you did before PM. Many people on this forum swim, You can check with your drsif that would make you more comfortable. Happy swimming. Jean

sure

by Tracey_E - 2013-12-26 09:12:46

You can swim! You only needed to cut back the first 6 weeks. If you have been cleared for activity, you should be able to do anything you want now short of full contact sports.

Check first

by Tony G - 2013-12-27 12:12:41

Check with your Dr. First, but my guess is swim away. Sounds like great cardio.

Have a happy New Years.

Give it Time

by 2john - 2013-12-29 05:12:09

I lap swam for decades before getting my pacemaker. The doc said I couldn't swim for 6 months. I was diligent and allowed 6 months for recovery. I'm back to my weekly routine .... and even do shoulder/back stretches. However
I've read to avoid the butterfly stroke.

I do it all!

by Hot Heart - 2013-12-31 10:12:13

In the early days I was careful, now I thrash around doing the back stroke, get thrown off airbeds by my kids, butterfly shouldn't cause a problem, try it and see!

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