Anyone Ryde With a Pacemaker?

[newbert]

Due to an irregular (and slow) heartbeat, I had a pacemaker implanted a week ago. Had my first follow-up visits today and, although everything looks good so far, I won't be allowed to ryde for another three weeks. (At least I'm OK to drive again...).

So, I'm just wondering whether anyone here rydes with a pacemaker? If so, what adjustments, if any, did you need to make to your ryding? I'm a bit concerned about pushing the handlebars - my incision is just below the left collarbone and the muscles in that area area are used to turn the bars- especially to the right. (I know the incision will fully heal eventually, but I wouldn't want to overdo it too early.)

Any thoughts on pacemakers and ryding?

Thanks!

[jstjohnz]

I dont have a pacemaker but can't imagine why it would be an issue once you are healed up.

[sylvester]

I had one put in 6/20 this year i rode after 6 weeks they just don't want you to pull the leads out before they get scar tissue on them. in sept they are doing an ablation right now i take pills to stay in rythem but you can't take those more than 3 months they destroy your liver. Hopefully that will take care of the a fib problem

[Grandpot]

I'm riding with an artificial aortic valve. I just took my time to heal completely.

[Zip]

LOL read the title quick and thought it said Peacemaker

[Motorcycledave]

Some guys ride with one of those as well

LOL read the title quick and thought it said Peacemaker

[JayBros]

LOL read the title quick and thought it said Peacemaker

Wouldn't that be a Peacemaker .44? Would have to be with a large holster!

[Motorcycledave]

My son must be crazy.....
He has a pacemaker and was riding with in 10 days and still does,
his was implanted about 6 years ago.
Just stay away from big magnets.
Dave

Due to an irregular (and slow) heartbeat, I had a pacemaker implanted a week ago. Had my first follow-up visits today and, although everything looks good so far, I won't be allowed to ryde for another three weeks. (At least I'm OK to drive again...).

So, I'm just wondering whether anyone here rydes with a pacemaker? If so, what adjustments, if any, did you need to make to your ryding? I'm a bit concerned about pushing the handlebars - my incision is just below the left collarbone and the muscles in that area area are used to turn the bars- especially to the right. (I know the incision will fully heal eventually, but I wouldn't want to overdo it too early.)

Any thoughts on pacemakers and ryding?

Thanks!