Most Recent Messages in Exercise & Sports
Does fencing interfere with pacemaker?
- by horselady
- 2007-04-15 01:04:32
- Exercise & Sports
- 2876 views
- 4 comments
Hello,
I am 28 years old and have a pacemaker since 1992. Since I've always been interested in picking up and trying the sport of fencing, I was wondering if that would interfere with my pacemaker?
I thought I heard something a long time ago about that, that it would. I am trying to find out for sure now so that I know.
Does anybody know for sure?
Thanks for any info.
Daniela
Fishing
- by jdildine
- 2007-04-11 11:04:00
- Exercise & Sports
- 3749 views
- 2 comments
Fishing has been a lifelong hobby and of course running a boat motor along with it. Now I will soon have an ICD implanted and wonder if I will be able to run the tiller boat motor or will I have to buy a boat with a steering wheel, in order to put some distance between me and the alternator on the boat motor.
Any other fishermen out there with experience?
Breakdown at 130
- by jlesher
- 2007-04-09 08:04:35
- Exercise & Sports
- 2408 views
- 4 comments
I recently had a Pacemaker implanted and was told that I would be able to get back to my normal routine of running and biking after a 6 or 8 week break. When I came back and started running, all went well at first (1st month or so). After that I started having trouble running at all. When I got my heart rate to about 100, I'd start getting missed beats (about 1 in 3 was missing). So, obviously I couldn't keep running, so I'd start walking until my heart 'steadied out'. Then I'd repeat and have...
Hiking and Your PM
- by ela-girl
- 2007-04-09 01:04:34
- Exercise & Sports
- 2552 views
- 4 comments
My husband and I are hikers, and I wear a Camelbak when hiking (it has an adjustable sternum strap). Any other pm recipients here who are also hikers? Do you wear a pack? Any problems? Mine doesn't really rub my pm area or sit too much on it, but I was just curious what you had to say! I go back at the end of May for another pm check and will ask doc if all is ok to wear it (I'm sure it is). Any feedback you have will be appreciated!
If you want to swap hiking stories or info....
running
- by randrews
- 2007-04-02 11:04:52
- Exercise & Sports
- 2638 views
- 3 comments
I'm curious about what runners experienced after they got a pm and tried to get back into running. I'm 47 and getting back into it but find I'm nowhere near where I was.
Thanks,
Rusty
Flack jacket
- by bradac
- 2007-03-31 04:03:36
- Exercise & Sports
- 2310 views
- 0 comments
I see that there has been some comment about wearing a light in weight chest protector if you are a tennis player. Rarely do you take a ball in the chest but it can happen looking for feed back and which one do you like thanks
Climbing Elevations with PM
- by Bxpacer
- 2007-03-28 12:03:23
- Exercise & Sports
- 2892 views
- 4 comments
Hi everyone,
This is my first post because of some password issues I have had. I got my PM in August, 2006 and have been feeling great since. Reading this site has been very helful as it made me comfortable before the surgery.
I am now getting ready to go on my honeymoon in May and hope to do some activities that include taking a ride up a Mountain to see the sunset. My question is whether I will have any problems being at high elevations (approx 13,000 feet). I am a 32...
HEY!
- by Christmmpace
- 2007-03-23 01:03:33
- Exercise & Sports
- 2148 views
- 2 comments
I'm writing to share with you all that I'm going to take ballroom dancing class coming up in June. I've been feeling a little better lately thanks to all the prayers from all my buddies on this site. I wish we can all get together some day soon. You guys are my hopeful comfort and I thank you for being here when I need you.
If anyone who lives in the South Jersey area and would like to come and learn some dancing moves leave me a message. I don't know how I will do, but I'm...
Exercise Bikes with Magnet
- by hannahs
- 2007-03-22 11:03:49
- Exercise & Sports
- 6695 views
- 3 comments
Does anyone know whether it is possible to use an exercise bike with a magnetic wheel with a pacemaker?
Many thanks
New Pacemaker
- by footram
- 2007-03-19 03:03:06
- Exercise & Sports
- 2662 views
- 4 comments
I recently had a "new" medtronic pacer put in. The batteries on my old one pooped out. I feel like this pacer does a better job.
I have noticed during exercise that I am less short of breath now, then I was with the older Medtronic. Could this be possible or am I just imaginging it?
Another question.
Are life expentancies the same with pacemakers or are they lowered?
You know you're wired when...
The mortgage on your device is more than your house.
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At age 20, I will be getting a pacemaker in few weeks along with an SA node ablation. This opportunity may change a five year prognosis into a normal life span! I look forward to being a little old lady with a wicked cane!