Diet

ask his doctor

by Tracey_E - 2020-08-07 09:54:04

Just having a pacer doesn't come with dietary restrictions however the underlying reason why he got it may. That's a question for his doctor.

I am careful to eat well and stay fit because I don't want to complicate what I already have with something that could be prevented. To me that's just common sense, but I've probably spent more time in cardiologists' waiting rooms and on the cardiac floor in a hospital than most and have seen first hand what happens when you don't take care of yourself and it's scary. Not saying I'm super strict or don't occasionally eat bad things, but I'm always conscious of my choices and try to find a balance that leans heavily toward heart healthy and working out is part of my routine. I'm a foodie too, it's possible to love food but still make good choices.

If food makes you happy!

by FirstDuely - 2020-08-08 21:09:12

Garfield once said "Eat more cookies!"  

I really like the chocolate chips cookies my wife makes.  She also has been making me what I call my "healthy ride cookies" because I need energy during long cycling rides I do each week.  These are made with oatmeal, and 3 different dried fruits (raisins, cranberries and whatever she has around), spice cake mix, etc.

Now don't get me wrong!  I got the first dual lead pacer in the world at age 36 and am now 70 (April4) and am still travel around the globe on trips (not this October...dang!).  Just don't overeat, exercise, keep the pacer protected and don't do anything that might crack a lead (I've had two break and 5 leads replaced/extracted and pacer pocket moved from left to right side.  But I do agree with the above (well..the cookie part, too!) that you should follow what all those medical people (I call them true Saints) tell you should do.  For me I need to watch my salt intake because I have high blood pressure issues so would recommend lowering salt.

Above all, fine food is good!  Enjoy