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this is my first time, anyone age 30-50 with a-fib needing a PM? if so, what are the side affects, limitations, eyc

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oh dear I am 56!!! Too old! lol

by Hot Heart - 2009-10-05 03:10:05

Got afib though, havnt found any limitations yet! Pacing nicely! lol

I am 34

by ShadowWeaver - 2009-10-05 03:10:17

Well, I have SSS with A-Fib. Not sure what all I can tell you but I know that I cannot take a hit to the chest and other then that to my understanding I am clear to do anything I feel capable of doing. The tricky part is getting the meds balanced correctly so that you feel good. Don't forget to stay on top of the docs about pacemaker settings and about how your meds make you feel.

Michael

I understand

by ShadowWeaver - 2009-10-05 05:10:54

The age limit makes since to me because someone at age 60 with the same limitations as a 30 year old may not even notice the limitations that may be devastating to the 30 year old. As the question was about limitations, it can be important to separate the limitations of age from the limitations of the PM.

Michael

So far no sides or limits except...

by GMan - 2009-10-05 07:10:48

Heavy training...but I was slowing down on that long ago...no point anymore, nothing to gain lifting heavy weights. Still train though, just lighter. Back into golf and almost at pre-PM level. As far as hits to the chest the rib cage protects those but how many hits have you taken anyway? I'm at 11/wks. How bout you?

Gary

Carolyn65

by Carolyn65 - 2009-10-05 08:10:46

bradnissan ~ I HAVE to "give you a hard/bad time" on your comment ~ LOL ~ ~ You ARE only as old as YOU feel ~ ~ OR ~ ~ as young as YOU want to feel ~ ~ counting AGE by BIRTH was started by someone who needed something to do ~ NOT count the years ~ LOL ~ ~ Hope you did/will get your answers ~ this PM Club has been very helpful and knowledgable to me ~ NO MATTER what age ~ young as in VERY young children and MATURE, as in over 50, especially the ones who have had PM/ablation for years have the "know how" to tell me what to look FOR ~ what to look FORWARD to ~ AND the very fact they have what you "young whipper snappers" have AND need to know more of ~ just more MATURITY ~ Hang in there bradnissan ~ LOL ( :

new to pn

by bradnissan - 2009-10-05 11:10:43

anyone 35-50 in orange county area, would likt to talk

Why limit age???

by pawsY - 2009-10-05 11:10:50

OK, you don't want to talk to half of us???
Maybe I am overly sensative.

hey Brad!

by Hot Heart - 2009-10-06 02:10:59

Thanks for the message, I'm only teasing! lol

And now Carolyn..........

OMG when did I become mature???? lol

Hey Bradnissan!

by GMan - 2009-10-06 09:10:49

I trained this AM....Cardio & Strength. Gazelle, Stepper, Bike then Dumbbells...a little of everything. Breathing well as I type this...getting ready for work. Will be posting mostly on this site...Exercise & Sports. What are you doing. Tell your story....brief! I'm at 11/wks.

Gary

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