climbergirl Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 My dad, avid marathon runner/compulsive exerciser, needs one. His pulse is at 30 and highly recommended that he have one. Does anyone know how this affects a persons lifestyle? How intrusive is this procedure? I'm scared for him and need some personal info-'google' doesn't tell me much. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I have a friend who's had one for long enough that she needed to get the battery replaced. She was very young when she got it. She seems fine - lives a normal life. Watch the Gotti family show if you have a chance. Apparently the mother (whose name escapes me at the moment) has both a pacemaker and an implanted defibrillator because her heart could go either way! And it sure doesn't seem to be stopping her! Link to post Share on other sites
RecordProducer Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 If your Dad hasn' read them yet, get Dr. Chopra's books for him. There he can find a lot of tips on how to deal with any health problem with a positive attitude and a lot more useful things that stick to one's mind easily. A positive atitude may prolong your life and help you surpass physical pain. But you need a slight change of mindset in order to acquire this viewpoint. These books can help. Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 My dad, avid marathon runner/compulsive exerciser, needs one. His pulse is at 30 and highly recommended that he have one.I don't know much about pacemakers but has his pulse rate decreased over the years or is his low pulse the result of being in great shape? Here's why I ask, when I was a sedentary teen my resting pulse was in the 80's after I got into long distance running it dropped to 36 and went as low as the high twenties. Now that I am in the real world and don't have time for as much exercise my resting pulse is 52. Just wondering. Link to post Share on other sites
Author climbergirl Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 I don't know much about pacemakers but has his pulse rate decreased over the years or is his low pulse the result of being in great shape? Here's why I ask, when I was a sedentary teen my resting pulse was in the 80's after I got into long distance running it dropped to 36 and went as low as the high twenties. Now that I am in the real world and don't have time for as much exercise my resting pulse is 52. Just wondering. First, thanks everyone for responding/reassurance as I'm scared sh#tless for him. Craig-no..this isn't his normal pulse as it's usually (and steadily)at 45-47. And he's been an avid runner (never less than 7 miles per day) for the past 35 years. This was a sudden drop for him....he suddenly (within the past month)couldn't go a 1/2 mile without having to stop. And he's a tenacious a##hole (meant endearingly). He would in NO WAY stop unless absolutely necessary. I think it's the sudden drop that worried the docs. I haven't talked to him yet......he was on the roof (probably proving he's 'immortal') when my stepmom called. He's gonna fricken ignore it. Craig-I don't know much about it, but if that is your normal rate, I think you're all good. Link to post Share on other sites
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