When can I golf

Got my PM 3 months ago and am doing exceptionally well! First month really "babied" the arm and followed all directions. I am biking, lifting (under 50 lbs) and maintaining a fairly "normal" life. Would love to start golfing again, but am concerned that could mess up this excellent start. Is it too early to try to golf? Should I wait longer and if so, how long? Don't want to mess up the great start!

4 Comments

Hi jdsscf

by walkerd - 2010-06-01 07:06:46

I golfed at the 3 1/2 month mark after bypass and pm/defib insertion. I was really scared but did ok it sure made me keep my arms straight lol. just listen to your body and ask your doctor.

dave

now

by Tracey_E - 2010-06-01 08:06:26

Check with your dr to be sure, but you should be fine now.

definitely now

by jonstone - 2010-06-01 08:06:42

I had my pacemaker fitted 7 weeks ago and have been missing golf like mad!
I had a check up at the clinic last week and asked them when i could start playing, and they said i could play straight away.......so i immediately went to the course and had a game!
They told me that it takes between 4-6 weeks for the leads to properly bed themselves in. Once that is past (which is what the check last week was for) then get going!
Although i will say after the first game it was clear that the PM had done nothing to improve my swing!!!

Jon

I Didn't Wait Long

by Bionic Man - 2010-06-01 09:06:32

My Dr told me to wait six weeks. We had a family get together and my father and brothers were going to play. we very rarely all get together to play so I didn't want to miss it. This was about five weeks after my pacer. I called my Dr again and he said I could play. I was in agony after. I didn't know if I pulled leads or what was going on. It turns out I stretched some scar tissue and everything else was fine. I waited three more weeks and have been playing ever since with no problems. Everyone is different but I'd say anytime after 8 weeks is fine.
Bob

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