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Exercise with a pacemaker?

Posted by mauricepower @mauricepower, Jan 8 12:12pm

I had my pacemaker implanted September 13th, 2025. I’m searching for exercises that I can safely do. I’m wondering if I can do push-ups (some people say press-ups) again. I’m still trying to decide which upper body exercises to do.

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Linda, Volunteer Mentor | @walkinggirl | 5 days ago
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Feb. 2026
6 years with Pacemaker and AFIB...average AFIB event by AFIB app, one a year. My USA Cardio and Electro physiologist told me no blood thinner bc of age and I fall a lot due to vertigo from damage, Shingles in ear.
I have moved to Thailand, new Electrophysiologist found good heart and Pacemaker and one 30 second event in 2025.
Has prescribed blood thinner. I tried but became so dizzy and foggy brained, hanging onto walls. DSaid I could have, stroke. Stopped the blood thinner medication. Will not take bc had fall off curb onto street, 11 stitches, no problem with bleed, Having dental work, removed 2 teeth, later prepared for implant, bleed normal.
BUT, Im still scared of clots. Any opinions ??

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@margebon Welcome to the Connect Pacemaker blog! Please understand that we can share experiences but cannot give medical opinions, only your care team can do that. Of course you are scared of clots, I am, too. I had them a couple of weeks after my septal myectomy. My cardiologist had me take Eliquis for 4-5 months. That was over 3.5 years ago and no problems, since. We can suggest questions to ask your cardiologist and electrophysiologist: Can the dosage be reduced? What is your risk for clots? Have you read the Mayo Clinic article on Deep Vein Thrombosis? I would copy the link for you but I am away from home and my regular computer and do not have a mouse to use. Again, Welcome!

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margebon | @margebon | 4 days ago
In reply to @walkinggirl "@margebon Welcome to the Connect Pacemaker blog! Please understand that we can share experiences but cannot..." + (show)
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@margebon Welcome to the Connect Pacemaker blog! Please understand that we can share experiences but cannot give medical opinions, only your care team can do that. Of course you are scared of clots, I am, too. I had them a couple of weeks after my septal myectomy. My cardiologist had me take Eliquis for 4-5 months. That was over 3.5 years ago and no problems, since. We can suggest questions to ask your cardiologist and electrophysiologist: Can the dosage be reduced? What is your risk for clots? Have you read the Mayo Clinic article on Deep Vein Thrombosis? I would copy the link for you but I am away from home and my regular computer and do not have a mouse to use. Again, Welcome!

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@walkinggirl Thank you. Helpful information.

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margebon | @margebon | 4 days ago
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@jc76 You will get there! I was jogging and then after a sore knee, have been walking since I was in my 30's. I added the gym when I retired in 2012. With the various complications I experienced (not from the ICD), I had to start and progress slowly three times. It was not fun and during the 3rd time I wondered if I had the mental stamina to do it again. The ability to bike ride with my grandson made it all worth it. People often start by walking around the block just once doing it 3 times a day, riding a recumbent bike slowly, etc. @jackiet at 90 YOU are an inspiration!

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@walkinggirl ...Thanks for encouragement. Time to get off the Pitty Pot. In USA belonged to Pilates club and gym Water Aerobics. Thailand, due to heat b4 6 a.m. walk and YouTube Tai Chi, Qigong.., use Condo gym. Miss gal pals to workout.

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