Re: pacemaker


Michael Thompson wrote:
> pacer bashed at the keyboard and wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone
> >
> > Due to recent diagnosis by my doctor that i have a condition which
> > makes me prone to fainting ie.(vasovagal syncope). I have had a
> > pacemaker inserted in order to arrest this problem. However, even
> > though i have been told that i can carry on hillwalking once fit again
> > in around 4 weeks, I am concerned about the fact that my rucksack strap
> > will partially cover the pacemaker. which stands about 5-8mm above my
> > skin, (even though it has been implanted) pretty close to my left
> > armpit. I was wondering if anyone out there has a pacemaker (no
> > jokes please!) and has found a way around this problem. I have thought
> > of fitting some kind of foam rubber to the straps above and below the
> > area that comes into contact with the unit. Knowing how clever some of
> > you folk are on here i just wondered if anyone can come up with any
> > other solution.
> >
> > By the way, i am 44yrs old and not victor meldrew so i don't want to
> > pack in walking just yet if i can help it ;-)
>
> The pacemaker it self will not be affected by the pressure, however it will
> feel uncomfortable for you. Did you tell the doctor that you wear a large
> sac, or did he assume that you just goe up a hill, with maybe a small pack?
> Any rate, a bandage or similar rolled into a hoop and placed over the
> pacemaker will hold it off, and stop any pressure on you. It will feel
> strange, but you will get used to it!
>
> You can also speak to a Physio who will maybe be able to reccomend a
> meathod. We have several guys at work with Pace makers and they all just
> use a hoop to cut the pressure. (some of them just grin and bear it
> though!)
>
>
> ATB
>
> Mike...

thanks for your advice mike, much appreciated

.

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