getting back to crossfit

AFter having the pacemaker installed, docs said I could resume normal activity after 6 weeks or so. Now that I have slowly gotten back to crossfit, my cardiologist siad it may not be a good idea. They say repetitive motion like rowing, push ups and any pulling/ pushing motion could create a scissoring effect to the wires and damage or break them. Is this possible? I asked very specific questions after the surgery and now concerned they have changed their story. i LOVE crossfit but wonder how much modifications are necessary and for how long?

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by Tracey_E - 2016-10-16 15:32:06

Some doctors say repetitive  motion can cause problems, some (like mine) say don't worry about it. My doctor said stop if it doesn't feel right. I asked my rep because he covers a huge area and has a lot of young, active patients. He said the leads are thin and flexible, designed to move with us. There have been 2 members I can think of who have damaged leads from activity, a handful who limit overhead movememts, and dozens who do whatever they want without issue. I've been doing CF for 5+ years now and I don't hold back at all.

There are no concrete guidelines and there are no studies because there just aren't that many of us out here who are both paced and very active over a long enough period of time to do a meaningful study. What it comes down to is what you are comfortable with. Me, I'd rather go all out and take what I consider a small risk with my leads than sit on the sidelines. If the day comes I kill a lead and pay a price for it, so be it. So far, so good. Others are more cautious so think about what level of risk you are willing to take on. 

Modifications, go by how you feel. You obviously aren't new to CF which means you are likely comfortable with the moves, so you will be able to tell quickly when something doesn't feel right. I took my time getting back on the pull up bar, heavy cleans and kettlebell swings, tested the waters and went light at first.  I had a replacement in Feb of this year, it was 2-3 months until I didn't feel any tugging and was back to my old weights.

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by Glenny17 - 2016-11-20 01:34:42

TBH I'm not sure about crossfit. 

I've had mine for two years now. I'm not going to lie to you, I hate the GD thing. But c'est la vie. 

I have been active all my life (hockey, soccer and training). 

I'm doing everything I was doing before. I took about three months off to make sure I didn't mess anything up inside. 

I'm lucky in that I've had no side issues. I basically live my life like I don't have it. That may not be smart, but I detest it. 

I still play hockey (contact), soccer and train regularly (HIIT and circuit). 

Be active, but be smart. 

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