Boating

I just got defibulator 1 week ago looking forward to going boating do you of anything I can where to keep my pacemaker from hitting steering wheel in high seas?

7 Comments

uhmmmm,

by pacergirl - 2011-07-03 11:07:48

Sorry to tell you this, but...

I would not recommend a boat trip on the "High Seas" where you would be bounced around and also have the possibility of getting hit from the wheel! Well, at least until your dr. has released you to resume normal activities!. There is some healing that needs to take place before you test your new devise, and the wires out.

I grew up around boats and the high seas and you could really be tossed about even holding onto the wheel! Please be careful.

ASK YOUR DR!

Pacergirl

Should be no problem

by ElectricFrank - 2011-07-04 01:07:49

Like any surgery give it a few weeks to heal. The pacemaker itself can handle a lot more than you can. I had the experience of falling during hiking with my large DSLR camera between the ground and my pacer. Both the camera and pacer handled it better than my dignity. There are protective pads that are used my some who engage in body contact athletics, and someone here will likely mention them to you. Actually, it might be a better idea to add some padding to the wheel. That would not only protect the pacer, but also keep you from cracking a rib on the wheel.

As for asking your doctor it is the politically correct recommendation, but be sure to find a doctor who understands boating. Otherwise, the advice you get would have little relationship to reality.

One other thought is to make the first few trips, especially rough ones, with someone else capable of handling the boat. Until you are sure of the settings on the defib part of the device it is possible bouncing around could cause it to fire. It wouldn't be fun trying to handle a boat while being shocked.

enjoy,

frank

boating

by LS - 2011-07-04 08:07:06

A life vest.

lifejackets

by APgirl - 2011-07-04 08:07:41

As a fellow sailor, I always wear a life jacket. I have padded my jacket on the underside so it covers the pacer and therefore gives protection with both bulk and cushioning.


happy sailing
AP


antennas

by Laben - 2011-07-05 01:07:49

You may want to avoid being near radio antennas with the DF. Smooth sailing!

PFD's

by fishfighter - 2011-07-05 11:07:37

Google type #1 PFD for offshore use. I'm not talking about those cheat $5 ones. The full vest ones have a lot of padding.

My problem this weekend was that I wanted to water ski, but the wife and family wouldn't let me. I had my CRT-D implant done mid April of this year and I feel like it is set in place along with the leads by now. The implant had moved somewhat in the past, but hasn't moved any more now.

Is it safe? I don't know, but life is to short to sit on the bank! Do give youself more time to heal and talk it over with your doctor.

Paceguard

by ZoieS - 2011-08-10 04:08:57


There is a product out on the market specifically for pacemaker protection. It's called Paceguard. It has been used for sports or other daily activities, Their website is www.paceguard.com. I know people who have used this and have had great results. Good luck.

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