OK to mow the lawn 4 days after pacemaker implant?

Hello, I had a Medrtonic Azure implanted about 4 days ago.  I want to mow my lawn on a riding zero turn radius mower.  The ride is a bit bumpy, as the lawn isn't very smooth.  I've got just over an acre to mow.

Might seem like a stupid question, but is it OK to be jostled around a bit while mowing?  I know to keep my elbow below my shoulder etc... 

4 Comments

to soon

by new to pace.... - 2024-05-04 11:52:13

I would wait until you see your doctor,  For your wound check .  Also  you do not want to sweat near your incision.   Meanwhile write down all your questions you have before you have your visit .

new to pace

Mowing lawn?

by AgentX86 - 2024-05-04 14:36:35

Absolutely not, IMO. We're told to keep the incision dry and clean and not to sweat for at least the first week to ten days.  The incision needs time to to heal completely over, before there is any risk of being contaminated. You do not want an infection, it could easily become life-threatening. The leads are a superhighway directly to the heart.

New to pace is exactly right.  Wait until your wound check before doing anything that may risk the integrity of the incision.

Nope

by Lavender - 2024-05-04 18:24:07

Let your body heal and when you go for your wound check, ask the doctor. You have the rest of your life to mow!  I have been using a weed n feed on my lawn and I mow about every three days🙃

ZERO TURN MOWER

by docklock - 2024-05-05 09:17:06

On a Zero Turn mower you are going to be moving your arms and thus, your shoulders, to steer your mower. An acre of grass, probably almost an hour of constant movement of arms and shoulder.

I think your asking an awful lot and the advice of those above are solid. 

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