one yea later

At age 69 I could walk on my hands 50yds (I was a gymnst), after the operation (ICD and pace) I started back in two weeks and had to have a wire replaced. O.K. now I can stand on my hands, but not yet walk. The operation I was told by my Dr. was optional, but I would live longer. I could always hear my heartbeat in my ear and it was ierreguylar; diagnosed as an enlarged ventrical, so I had it done and am now amazed at my heart's regularity. I used to walk/run a mile every daty, but moved away from the track and have trouble finding the opportunity. I'm happy for the operation, but disappointed that I coundn't do everything I used as many postings promised.

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Give Yourself Time

by J.B. - 2010-03-14 07:03:43

Did anyone tell you that you could do all the things you did before the pacemaker after just two weeks? No matter, if they did you now know they lied to you.

Most of us expect to return to our old routine after about 6 to 12 weeks. Don't know if that includes walking an the hands as I've not heard any of the members say anything about doing that. But maybe you can do all the things you used to do if you give yourself time for the leads to get embedded in tissue, as they will, so that you do not pull them loose.

Lead problem

by ElectricFrank - 2010-03-14 11:03:24

It wasn't walking on your hands that pulled the lead loose. It was having the arm on the pacemaker side over your head. It would have done the same thing just standing up and stretching.

Now if you can learn to hop single handed on the side opposite the pacer you should be back at it. If you learn to do that let me know. I want to bring my video camera.

frank

Too Early

by JessiWay - 2010-03-14 11:03:43

Like J.B. said, it takes time to heal. Take it easy & give yourself a break...or you will have surgery for a 3rd time. I know its hard, I have really struggled. I am almost 3 weeks into it, now. Keep your chin up & take it easy, then you will be back on your hands in no time!
Jessi

You know you're wired when...

You have a $50,000 chest.

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