Induction cook top and pacemakers

Hello,
I have just had my pacemaker implanted, so I have lots of questions. I will just start off with one today. I love to cook and it is really an activity I enjoy on my induction stove.
The brochure advises to to stand 60cm (2feet) away from induction cooktop. This is really not practical. So apart from using 60cm handle utensils and feeling like a 'witch stirring the pot' and as I do not want to get a new cook top, has anyone had experiences with using induction. Many thanks in advance for advice.

8 Comments

Hi

by Casper - 2014-01-26 01:01:55

For what it's worth, I have a Medtronic Pacemaker too.

I wonder if you hit in the upper right hand corner the "Search" button and type "Cooktop", I'm almost positive, this has been brought up before, you could see how others have managed.

I hope you're enjoy your sunny weather there Down Under.

Stick around you'll learn lots, and good banter.

Casper

Induction Cooktop

by J00ney - 2014-01-26 01:01:56

Since finding this site I have not been able to stop scrolling through all the posts and the banter is excellent and the information very worthwhile.
It has helped with my fear factor at getting this thing which has been given the name of 2IC
I will follow your suggestion of hitting the "Search " button and see where it takes me.

Weather just beautiful... a sunny 28 deg Celsius today:)

Cheers
J

induction cook top

by manaman - 2014-01-26 02:01:48

Have one in my "man cave" and the only problem I encounter is I taste too often!
Everyone is different so I too would suggest a "try and see". If it doesn't fit worse case is PM will go into a test mode. Just pay attention to your HR and how you feel then just back way and see if you are corrected.
Happy cooking!
Cecil



























Hi

by Casper - 2014-01-26 05:01:28

Hi J,

I'm glad you found this site, it's been very helpful to me.

Stick around the bantering is the best part, it's one of the reasons I like to come on to this site.

I could use some of that 28 C right now!

Casper

Induction Cooktop

by J00ney - 2014-01-26 12:01:03

Thanks Casper for the tip.
The Medtronic Tech put the frights into me as she was saying with Induction Stove top it is all about the strong magnets allowing for the electricty to work the stove and not just eletricity flow by turning on a switch.
I have a lot to learn I think:)
cheers
J

Cook away

by Casper - 2014-01-26 12:01:46

Hi Jooney,

I think that is a CYA from the manufacturer, I have a cooktop and have no problems.

My advise is to see how you feel.


Happy cooking.

Casper

Induction cooktop has to go:(

by J00ney - 2014-02-01 08:02:47

Well I am now 10 days post op and I braved nearing the cooktop with a fair bit of trepidation and a long spoon!

Not sure if it was my fear, my imagination or what I was expecting but when I turned it on from arms length after a few minutes I felt my heart rate faltering, so I will assume the induction top was interfering with pacemaker. Once I backed off it started to settle.

Now to find a new stove!

Thanks to all for advice and tips
J00ney


induction cooktop

by jenks58 - 2014-02-21 03:02:09

I have one too, and I have had NO issues since my pacemaker. I initially was cautious, but, unless it's on you get really close nothing should happen. Those cooktops require a pan on them to work or they turn off automatically. So they only react to the metal. The pacemaker is encased in titanium I don't no if the induction would react, and I'm certainly not going to get my PM close enough to find out. Of course, every one is different and there are different PM brands that could be different. Just be cautions if you feel something out of whack maybe it's your PM. Turn off and back away. But, I have had no reaction and I can now cook without worries. :) BTW I'm in Houston, TX (sw) Good luck all!

You know you're wired when...

You have an excuse for being a couch potato.

Member Quotes

My muscles are very sore but each day it gets better and my range of movement is improving.