biking

i just had my 2 week checkup post implant and everything seems to be going ok, I want to get back to exercising specifically biking, was wondering what precautions i should take. With my upright bike i'm not too concerned but with my mtn bike i'm a little hesitant because of posture ie more strain on shoulders, arms, and wrists. I'm pacing 100% in my ventricles. any information on getting back into an exercising program would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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by Pete K - 2008-04-22 05:04:01

By the way, know how you feel about wanting to get back to exercise, tho. Tis agravating!! LOL

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by Pete K - 2008-04-22 05:04:57

I also ride a hybrid on bout the same paths as Cathryn. Went on a long ride Saturday at 3 weeks post op. On some of the bumpier areas, I relaxed my arm on the pacemaker side (right side for me) to keep from shaking the pacer. Otherwise, had a great ride and didn't see any other worries about the pacer. Don't think I'd try shaking it up on a rough dirt bike path yet tho. Would be afraid also that it mite cause the pacer to migrate until it's settled in.

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