Disney World 18 days after implant. Crazy?

My daughter and I had a trip planned to Disney World before I received the pacemaker. I only use it for low blood pressure protection (4%), so I am not really worried about the rides, but I wonder if the leads are sufficiently set into the heart wall to take the jostling that they will get.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

I feel fine.

5 Comments

just read a post ...

by Pookie - 2012-02-14 11:02:05

about 6 or 7 down from yours and this pacemaker person said NO to rollercoasters because of the magnets.

I really think you should talk to your doctor before getting on ANY of the rides.

not trying to burst your bubble or ruin your trip, but you gotta play it safe.

Pookie

My opinion....

by Pookie - 2012-02-14 11:02:12

I would certainly go to Disney World but personally - I wouldn't be going on any rides that would jeopardize my leads being detached - it's just not worth the risk - to me.

Rides versus surgery? Hmmmmmm.

18 days is WAY too soon in my opinion, but the person you should be asking is whoever implanted your pacemaker.

Generally, the rule of thumb is for us to not even use our left arm (assuming it's on that side) for 4-6 weeks!!!!!.

You asked:) --there is NO WAY I'd be going on any of those rides.

Pookie

I'm another menber of ...

by donr - 2012-02-15 09:02:56

...the choir, & I sing a crappy baritone! Dunno what Pookie & Frank sing.

Go w/ daughter & act as a spectator. 18 days is WAY too soon to start looking for the flap on the envelope! You have the rest of your life for that. There are all sorts of rides you can take that are safe for you at this stage, but Space Mountain & the train Roller Coaster aren't two of 'em. Try Pirates of the Caribbean; the little cars on the speedway; the ride through GE's Tomorrow. Watch your daughter have fun - be a responsible parent.

You are NOT a cripple, but there are rational limitations as to what you can & should do.

Doesn't matter what you have the PM for, the constraints on you post-op are the same.

Don

OK, I will go and watch.

by BA_Wolverine - 2012-02-15 11:02:36

Thanks for the good feedback. This is a good forum!
My wife is now coming and I will enjoy being there with them and watching them ride the tough rides.

I am not trying to sabotage or delay my recovery.
It was my pacemaker tech and doctor that stated that my only real issue would be that there are some over-the-shoulder restraints on some rides that could put uncomfortable pressure on the PM site. The incision has healed already (there were no staples or stitches), so I guess that I am lucky in that respect!

Now we just have to worry about the RAIN!

Disney Rides with New Pacer

by ElectricFrank - 2012-02-15 12:02:31

Something else to consider. At 18 days the incision hasn't had time to completely heal. A severe yank on the pacer side arm could tear open stitches and create a bloody painful mess. If it happened early in the ride are you ready to deal with it for the whole time? You didn't say how old your daughter is. It could be a traumatic experience for her.

If you've followed any of my posts you know that I'm quick to get back to activities after PM surgery. The other side is I evaluate the situation and use reason.

frank

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