A spa weekend

Spa lovely idea

by LondonAndy - 2017-10-25 05:30:20

As long as at least 6 weeks has passed since the implant, then I think fine.  The body will have sifficently healed itself by then, though you may want to wait a few weeks after surgery before booking the trip, to ensure that there has been no infection or complication that might mean you can't go - unlikely to happen, but would be horrible to miss out!

The scar will still be fairly obvious, so a masseur would spot it - if they appear to be blind I would mention it - not sure being massaged over the surgery site would be a great idea.

I use a jacuzzi happily.  If it is a bit hot I don't stay long, but that is more a personal preference than concern about the device.

Remember it is strong magnetic things to avoid getting too close to, and don't get too vigorous with arm movements like lifting weights!

should be fine

by bridgermichael - 2017-10-25 19:36:36

I swim , use jacuzzi and steam room a few weekends a year and as Andy says should not be a problem - I find the sauna a bit too hot and I'm conscious of my unit - with regard to massage, no problem, I also have chiropractic work and as long as you notify therapist and they don't do arm stretches you will be fine ! lap it up and enjoy ! - scar is visible but it will only be 3 inches and tbh no one really notices or cares 

mike 

Public jacuzzis

by Selwyn - 2017-10-26 13:01:50

I did say public and not pubic! Uh! No chance that  I would get into a public jacuzzi knowing what I know ( see http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/advice/a3493/hot-tub-health-dangers/   , as a starter.). So much has been written about the soup of bugs they sit in.  Our Fitness Centre has one- in all the years neve been in. 

Private jucuzzis are a different question.

If you have a CRT-D, I presume your ejection fraction is on the low side. Coming out of a hot environment, especially after lying down for a period, causes your blood pressure to drop, this can cause dizziness and fainting . ( syncope, postural hypotension).

I would be wary of such a scenario. Personally, I find that sitting for some time immediately after swimming (1 mile) and then standing causes the same problem. I suspect my pacemaker cannot raise my heart rate sufficiently quickly to stop the dizziness. Luckily, I am aware of the problem. A wait for a few seconds before walking is helpful.  If you take your time standing, and wait before running off, the situation is OK. If you have a low BP already due to poor ejection fraction /cardiac output, the problem would be worse. 

Take care.

If you choose to go into a public jacuzzi, what is their's is now yours.  This may be an occasion when the equality of sharing is not a good idea. 

Once 'sore' ( sorry about the pun, saw) herpes ( proven by virology)  on a gent's buttock- swore that he got the infection from a sauna bench in a public sauna.  Had a recurrent problem for years. If you use a public sauna, perhaps best to sit on a towel.  A nice, fluffy thought anyway... 

Best wishes,

Selwyn

Go for it

by Gotrhythm - 2017-10-26 16:25:25

January or February with be 8 plus weeks.  You should be more than healed enough to enjoy massage. No worries about stretching your arm. In fact, in my experience massage will be very good for you. If you can get a facial, manicure and pedicure too, even better.

It might still be a little uncomfortable to lie on your front, but I found it easy to arrange pillows to alleviate the pressure.

About sauna...what Selwyn said. Anyway, lots of us find that we no longer are able to tolerate extended exposure to heat.

I’ve never been to a spa

by Mapleshaz - 2017-10-26 16:39:30

I’ve never been to a spa but as a treat to my friend I thought it would be brilliant for us to just relax. He can do whatever he fancies but I on the other hand, had visions of treatments like massage, facials, manicure and pedicure etc for me laced with many moments of lying on a sun lounger doing a lot of nothing except reading my book. So many thanks for all the warnings which I would never have thought of. ❤️