What sports can I do?

I just had a ICD placed on me 4 weeks ago, what can I do, and what I can't do. Will I be able to run again, do cardio exercises?

4 Comments

Doing Whatever

by J.B. - 2009-09-19 03:09:17

You should be able to everything and even more (except contact sports) you than you did before you got your pacemaker. Since each of us heals differently, check with your doctor to see when you can restart your life. For most of us that is anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks.

Read my post about mt. biking

by COBradyBunch - 2009-09-19 08:09:10

Give yourself time to recover, but once you have... it is time to become yourself again. I hit 181 HR today mt biking and for a 50 year old guy it ain't bad. Goal is to get back to doing that climb without breaking 90% of my max but today was a big day for me. Stress tests be damned. I can, and will, become the athlete I was before my heart decided to get a messed up electrical system. My RHR (resting heart rate) is almost back to its normal <60 and now I know that my heart is still strong enough to push past the MAX and still keep going.

Talk to your doc but I was doing cardio two weeks after implant and was pushing it 4 weeks post implant. I am about 11 weeks out now and my doc has told me that I can do anything I want that doesn't involve direct blows to the pacer.

what sports do you want to do?

by Tracey_E - 2009-09-19 10:09:44

The pm shouldn't hold you back at all! If anything, you may find it gives you more energy and stamina than you had before. Full contact sports like rugby, tackle football and competitive martial arts aren't recommended but anything else should be ok.

Caveat... get the clear from your doctor before getting back to aerobic exercise. The pm alone isn't a reason to not be active, but sometimes the condition that caused you to need the pm can give you some restrictions.

Softball

by Pat3 - 2009-09-28 12:09:46

Has anyone played softball with there pm? I know they make a protective guard and was wondering if anyone has used one. I play pitcher and have been hit once in a while.

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