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Pacemaker "Do's and Don't" after

Posted by jer22 @jer22, Jul 24 8:21am

Can anyone tell me issue to avoid, or they had right after a pacemaker surgery? and how long it takes after surgery before you can go back to normal activity. I am somewhat active and don't want to mess things up.--always great to hear it from those who have had it done.
Also anyone that says wished they would not have it done again
Thanks

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ruthieann | @ruthieann | Jul 31 4:11pm

Hi! I have a pacemaker question.
I am in need of a new range/oven. I am very interested in getting an induction oven because of all the advantages with safety, clean up, cooking time, etc. While shopping in Home Depot today I talked with a couple who had an induction range and loved it. The couple said if you have a pacemaker you should not use an induction oven. Since I have a pacemaker I looked online and it said I should maintain a distance of two feet when near an induction range. This would be a challenge because I am 5'4' tall and I do not have long arms. Any comments and/or suggestions.

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jc76 | @jc76 | Jul 31 4:35pm
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@ruthieann

Hi! I have a pacemaker question.
I am in need of a new range/oven. I am very interested in getting an induction oven because of all the advantages with safety, clean up, cooking time, etc. While shopping in Home Depot today I talked with a couple who had an induction range and loved it. The couple said if you have a pacemaker you should not use an induction oven. Since I have a pacemaker I looked online and it said I should maintain a distance of two feet when near an induction range. This would be a challenge because I am 5'4' tall and I do not have long arms. Any comments and/or suggestions.

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@ruthieann
I would never attempt to tell you what to do or not to do even though I am on my 3rd pacemaker. These are questions for your EP, Pace Clinic, and maker of your pacemaker.
Many pacemaker have sites (like mine Boston Scientific) where you can asked questions like this and they can use your pacemaker specific type to answer such questions by the manufacturer of your pacemaker.

Many new pacemakers are MRI compliant. Mine is not. It is not the unit but the wires (2006) not the unit which was put it in 2019. But Mayo EP stated could still do MRI but have to adjust pacemaker and they use a special MRI for this. Most new and old pacemakers have restrictions on electronic and electrical interference and specific advice on do's and don'ts.

My suggestions is go directly to the manufacturer of your pacemaker. Then asked the cardiologist/EP who put in your pacemaker and then determine if same advise and follow that.

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ruthieann | @ruthieann | Jul 31 5:14pm
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@ruthieann
I would never attempt to tell you what to do or not to do even though I am on my 3rd pacemaker. These are questions for your EP, Pace Clinic, and maker of your pacemaker.
Many pacemaker have sites (like mine Boston Scientific) where you can asked questions like this and they can use your pacemaker specific type to answer such questions by the manufacturer of your pacemaker.

Many new pacemakers are MRI compliant. Mine is not. It is not the unit but the wires (2006) not the unit which was put it in 2019. But Mayo EP stated could still do MRI but have to adjust pacemaker and they use a special MRI for this. Most new and old pacemakers have restrictions on electronic and electrical interference and specific advice on do's and don'ts.

My suggestions is go directly to the manufacturer of your pacemaker. Then asked the cardiologist/EP who put in your pacemaker and then determine if same advise and follow that.

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Thank you so much. That sounds like a appropriate plan of action.

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