To do or not to do?

Hello, I am new to this site and have a question!! I am 31 years old and was implanted with a bi-ventricular pacemaker in January of 2007. I was supposed to be on the list for a transplant, but I am happy to report that I am kicking like a chicken since I had the surgery!! However, I am beginning to notice that my circulation sucks here lately! I want to exercise but I am not sure whether I should or not! You cannot ask a Dr. that because they say that with my EF @ 12%, that there is nothing that they can do for me, or I for myself as far as improving or re-strengthening my heart muscle. See at age 5 I was diagnosed with Kawasakis Syndrome, a month later they thought that I was better and said follow up appts. were not neccessary. However, in 2004, I was undergoing my 1st pre-natal exam when long story short..all these years it has slowly caused my heart muscle to enlarge and die without my knowing! Anyway...any suggestions on an exercise regemin?

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Exercise

by ElectricFrank - 2011-03-25 02:03:11

This is only my feelings about it, but I would look at doing whatever feels good. I don't go for the desperation approach of exercising to stay alive. But if it feels good then I go for it. At 80yrs I don't know how many heart beats I have left, but I enjoy every one of them. The places where I go and hike there is no cell phone service but I figure the coyotes will have a feast some day.

frank

exercise

by 39anddisabled - 2011-04-06 06:04:00

me personally your ef is to low mine twice yours is im not supposed to lift over a gallon of milk as you can see its not advisable i would talk with your doctor before you make that decision

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