A positive post for newbies

Golf

by gleesue - 2018-01-04 13:29:08

You should have had my doctor. I was playing golf in less than six weeks. I just had a new hip installed, so with that I can't play golf for a couple months. But, come on. you live in the nice weather. You should be able to get out a lot sooner than a couple more months.

Good luck,

Jerry

golf or not

by Orthobone - 2018-01-04 13:45:04

Well Jerry, if there is one thing I have discovered in this process is that there are big differences in the post surgical protocol.  My Doc sure seems to be on the conservative side and quite frankly I'm ok with that.  I'm an avid golfer but for me I can live without it for awhile if I'm insuring that I'm not going back in for a revision.  I realize the statistics show very little recidivism rate with the leads but I'm going to listen to what my guy says.  I'm working on my short game which needs the time...believe me.  

Golf, etc.

by Sweetbjm - 2018-01-04 14:27:11

I'm encouraged with what is posted above, but I still have my doubts. I got my PM last Friday.  There's not a lot of pain now, but as others have written, my pocket area feels "heavy."  I still can't sleep unless I'm flat on my back. I'm more concerned; however, about getting back to doing the things I enjoy doing. For those of you who golf, I'm interested to know your timelines for returning to golf.  My doctor told me to forget about golf for two months, and to listen to my body.  It may take longer.  I've been golfing 40+ years.  I'm concerned that I will never get back to where I was pre-PM. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

golf etc etc

by Orthobone - 2018-01-04 14:42:43

Let me tell you this:  one month ago I was exactly where you are...with pocket pain and heaviness and not being able to sleep unless on my back and the same anxiety you are having...the same.  But today I can tell you all of it is subsiding and I'm thinking now all is going to be fine.  There is still a little tenderness and a little heaviness but it is starting to fade and I feel good.  Hang in there.  Now as far as your activities are concerned, I would listien to your doctor.   All the guys I know who have PM's and play golf who sucked still suck,  and those who were good are still good.  I predict you will be back and your handicap will not change due to your pacemaker.  

Golf etc. etc. etc.

by Sweetbjm - 2018-01-04 15:05:26

Thank you for your post, Orthobone.  It gives me hope and lessens my anxiety.  

Conservative

by mckate - 2018-01-04 15:52:37

My doctor was conservative with initial implantation as well. I got mine down in MUSC at Charleston, SC by a pediatric cardiologist in 2007. I wore a sling for a month, couldn't drive or work. I'd say after two months I was allowed to raise my arm. With my battery replacement I was sweeping the back deck that afternoon!! It really isn't bad, is it? Glad to hear you're doing well.