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I had my pacemaker put in June 14. I have atrial fibrillation and very low heart rate. I'm healing well and adjusting to the new life. My heart rate can't be below 60 and reading other posts I understand that's just about standard. 135 is my maximum. I'm 68, a widow and I live alone.

Pretty much unexpectedly I find myself in a position where I need to know about having sex. My owner's manual suggests it is something to bring up with the dr., I don't see the dr for another 4 weeks or so and sure don't want to give a cold call to the staff. Are there specific guidelines I need to be aware of? Thank you for any help, truly. Karen in Az

2 Comments

have fun

by Tracey_E - 2014-08-20 09:08:20

If you're cleared for exercise, you can do any activity you feel up to.

You go girl

by Gotrhythm - 2014-08-20 12:08:14

Don't worry. You won't pull out a lead or dislodge the PM. Your pacemaker is no impediment at all. In fact, it's providing a safety net you wouldn't otherwise have.

Enjoy all the possibilities your PM has opened to you.

Wish I was in your shoes!

You know you're wired when...

You have a shocking personality.

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