Golf

July 18,2012 I had a Boston pm implanted. I love to play golf and feel fine in that respect but Dr said 6 weeks to swing but could pratice putting in 2 wks and chipping in 4 wks and golf in 6 wks.I have a notion to call Dr. back and tell him I feel I could golf now. Should I do this/

8 Comments

I agree

by ElectricFrank - 2012-08-02 01:08:24

The problem is that sudden movements like a golf swing can tug on the leads all way down to the heart. This can pull the lead out of the heart wall, and require surgery to replace it.

What you need to wait for is the leads to scar into the wall of the vein they travel in to the heart. Once this happens they have more protection. There is no feeling that goes with this until the lead is pulled out.

I realize the urge to golf. When I lived in Tucson I remember several golfers killed each year while playing in a lightning storms. Even though warnings were everywhere it was too much for them give up a round. (:

frank

I'm with IAN

by Tattoo Man - 2012-08-02 04:08:05

The worst movement that you can make with a PM is a golf swing..
This. .......just might be the ideal opportunity to pack in golf..... and take up a Sport !!
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Tattoo Man

I'd wait...

by Pookie - 2012-08-02 05:08:03

based on your other post where you stated you still have a pain around your chest. Until this is diagnosed, if it were me I wouldn't even think of playing golf.

Not trying to be a downer, just erring on the side of caution.

Good luck,
Pookie

The dr's advice is good

by IAN MC - 2012-08-02 05:08:13

Hi Archie ..as a keen golfer myself I know just how you feel but think how good your chipping and putting will be !

As Frank suggests, a golf swing really is about the worst movement you can make with a PM in the first 6 weeks or so. After 6 weeks I started with a half swing and gradually got back to my normal game ...I'd love to tell you that a PM has improved my handicap..dream on !

IF you really want to live dangerously play before 6 weeks and in a lightning storm ; but I wouldn't recommend either.

Cheers

Ian

That is the MOST...

by donr - 2012-08-02 07:08:08

...thoughtful advice I've read from a cardio on getting back to golf! Whoever it is, that cardio is a KEEPER!

Be thankful. No matter how great you feel, Ian says it all.

Don

dont rush

by kiml1123 - 2012-08-02 12:08:11

I'm glad to hear your feeling better. I personally would wait until the Dr said to. You don't want to pull the leads out and have to have the surgery all over again.
Good luck :-)

OMG Tattoo Man

by ElectricFrank - 2012-08-03 02:08:24

Now you've done it. I hope Archie doesn't own an AK47.
LOL

frank

frank.......

by Tattoo Man - 2012-08-03 07:08:34

....youre advise is , as ever , much valued. I had quite forgotten to get my Harry Potter Cloak of Invisibility back from the dry cleaners.

Archie has his work cut out,...and i have the ever present problem of, insuficient staff tto get me dressed

TM

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