PaintBall

Hi my name is keith am 24 i got my PM on Nov 27 2006....
i been playin paintabll for 6yrs i love it and its a big part of my life.. but i have not played it yet with my PM... maybe im just
Nervous.... like what will happen if i got hit there or what now sould i go out and buy a Chest Protector.... i dont want to give up a sport that i love and injoy

2 Comments

re: chest protector

by laylasmom - 2007-06-21 07:06:16

Hi Keith,
My son Jake played paintball for a while so I know what it can be like to get hit. He had some nasty looking places. I have a pacemaker! I would say if you are going to play, yes, by all means go buy a chest protector. I got a new pacemaker (#3) in Nov. 06 myself and sometimes it still hurts. Don't give up anything. Ever. Just be more careful and protect yourself especially around your PM area.
ps i got my first one when i was 22.

re: chest protector

by StarWish624 - 2007-06-22 02:06:07


You could always buy a pair of suspendors, some self-stick velcro, and one of the "SoftTouch" seat belt padder. Just put the suspenders on, attach the SoftTouch, and add extra velcro to keep it in place. It just might work - AND you would have the SoftTouch to use in your car with your seatbelt, too (a 2fer).
Barbara (1 month PM post-op). Good Luck & Have fun!

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