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Exercising

by Avril - 2024-11-05 05:17:42

Hi Ray,

I had my pacemaker fitted in July and was told that I should wait 6 weeks to do any physical activities.  Hope you're feeling ok.

Avril

Training etc

by piglet22 - 2024-11-05 05:44:40

Ask your doctor.

Everyone heals differently. Once the wound has healed, you might be able to start some gentle exercise that avoids it lol of pulling and pushing until it all beds in.

Six weeks sounds about right. Just be aware of your new condition and think things through before doing them.

Good luck 

training

by Tracey_E - 2024-11-05 08:20:24

When it's ok is up to your doctor, 4-6 weeks is average, though I was out walking the next day. I was told not to work up a sweat or swim for 4 weeks, due to infection risk not so much the pacer healing. Ease back into it. 

When to exercise after having a pacemaker

by Selwyn - 2024-11-05 09:47:21

The problems lie with wound healing and the lead electrodes bedding in ( about 6 weeks). Also, you may wish to wait until your first check up. The bedding in process may result in a change of lead impedence. Settings are individualised.

Personally, I was out riding my pedal bicycle almost as soon as I got out of hospital. The advantage of cycling is that your arms are more or less fixed. I could not swim until the wound was well healed.  I was not allowed to drive my car for a week. 20 miles on a bike seemed reasonable.

You are not likely to pull on the leads cycling. Just do what you are comfortable with bearing in mind that the settings may need to be tuned to your requirements. There is no need to be a couch potato!

Exercising

by PortCityPacer - 2024-11-05 10:34:46

As others have already said, after about 6 weeks you should be able to resume most activities. My EP said I could do pretty much anything except cage fighting. After 6 weeks I started back working out at the gym, started easy but quickly got back to my old routine, I've even started training to run a 5k next spring. Everyone is different, just listen to your body, don't push things but also don't be afraid to step it up. All of this, of course, should have your EP's approval.

Kayaker

by Jane S - 2024-11-05 14:09:59

I'm a regular sea kayaker. After my first implant I waited six weeks before going out and took it gently. Check your BA doesn't press/rub on wound. I used to put a pad over mine for a good few months. Only issue I've is I keep my mobile phone in a case round my neck and tuck it down the inside of BA, it can sometimes press on device so needs a wee wiggle out the way. 

Comments

by Gone Surfing - 2024-11-05 16:58:39

Thanks everyone for the comments & advice, Much appreciated. 

Comments

by Gone Surfing - 2024-11-05 16:58:51

Thanks everyone for the comments & advice, Much appreciated.