Fitbit flex device

Happy New Year pacers one & all. Question please. I was given a fitbit flex for Xmas. Is it safe to wear with a pacemaker? Is on my left wrist. Thanks

6 Comments

Most electronics no problem

by Theknotguy - 2013-12-31 08:12:25

Most electronic devices won't bother the PM or be bothered by the PM. We've got a couple of people on the forum who have worked with a lot of electronics without any problems. Also have a few with PM's who do arc welding with no problems. We also had a person doing shortwave radio with no problems.

Doctors and manufacturers pass out a lot of CYA advice. Most of it is just that - CYA - and it doesn't mean anything.

Your fitbit isn't anywhere near an arc welder so I'd go ahead with it.

But I wouldn't use it while standing in a puddle of water while sticking your finger in an open light socket. You might get a real charge out of it!

Theknotguy

It's fine

by Tracey_E - 2013-12-31 09:12:18

All fitbits are ok. We can't use their aria scale.

Fitbit

by Lizzie - 2014-01-01 06:01:02

Thanks. Think I'll take it off at night in case I move it near my PM.

Night

by Tracey_E - 2014-01-01 10:01:29

It doesn't affect the pm at all so you can have it anywhere you want. I have the One, wear it in the bracelet at night and clip it in my bra to work out. it's in my pocket the rest of the time.

GYM

by WENDYMARA - 2015-04-06 01:04:39

Okay so finally decided to join a gym to get in shape and work my heart alittle bit more.
Question for you I've been doing over arm exercises with weights.....am I allowed to do this? Heard I could pull out my leads?

Looking for advice ...thanks
Wendy

Gym

by Lizzie - 2015-04-07 12:04:24

Hi Wendy,
It depends how long ago you had pm inplanted. First 6 weeks, big no no!
Well after I had PM I joined a gym & did some weights, never worried me but I didn't lift them over my head. Other people may be able to comment more.
Cheers,
Lizzie

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