Exercise and Physical Activity
The Electric Cranks Ride Again.....and Again.....and Again
Last activity 2 months 4 weeks
The Electric Cranks are a group of LVAD recipients from across the North of England, all patients at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. A number of us are awaiting a heart transplant. We had all been physically fit and active prior to developing severe heart conditions which required life-saving...






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Cardiac Rehab
Last activity 6 months 2 weeks
Hello everyone! As a cardiac rehab nurse supervisor I want you to know nurses understand your journey from heart failure - meds- hospitalizations and decreased quality of life leading to decision of LVAD. Cardiac rehabs can help you in your recovery we monitor you and we help you regain your muscle...







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Concept 2 rowering
Last activity 6 months 3 weeks
7I am a 70 yr old male almost eight weeks post surgery (HeartMate 3) and starting to exercise. Previous to my surgery I exercised with a Concept 2 rowing machine a few times a week, interspersed with treadmill and weights. In cardio rehab we are using free weights and treadmill/bicycling/recumbent...


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Help me please
Last activity 8 months 3 weeks
Please i need your help? Im a caregiver and my husband had his L-vad one year back. My question is about tanning. Can he tan under the sun (no pool) in our yard, or at least do solarium bed tanning? Please i need your help, i tried to contact L-vad team but mo reply.







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Roller coasters
Last activity 1 year 1 month
Can we ride roller coasters?
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How do you keep your vest from smelling like hockey equipment?
Last activity 1 year 4 months
I received a HeartMate3 3/10/20. I ride a Catrike Villager 5 days a week. I sweat profusely. I've tried everything to get the smell out. Can I put my vest in the washing machine? @lvadmat on Instagram


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Dry suit and swimming
Last activity 1 year 7 months
To Fellow LVAD users who must swim, snorkel, or dive some questions: 1. Do you participate in all the water sport activities mentioned above? 2. If so, how did you size yourself to best fit in a dry suit and what brand did you buy? I am 5'10" and 210# My device is a Heart Mate III. 3. Did you get a...







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Exercising
Last activity 1 year 9 months
I've tried the Yoga CD but I was unable to do alot of the exercises;it was for beginners . So I've decided to do some thing else. I going to my walks again. I was doing two miles a day and it was getting to hot during the summer. I'm going do do my walks in the morning and do some of my leg...

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Exercising
Last activity 2 years 2 months
I've tried the Yoga CD but I was unable to do alot of the exercises;it was for beginners . So I've decided to do some thing else. I going to my walks again. I was doing two miles a day and it was getting to hot during the summer. I'm going do do my walks in the morning and do some of my leg...
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Exercising
Last activity 2 years 2 months
I've tried the Yoga CD but I was unable to do alot of the exercises;it was for beginners . So I've decided to do some thing else. I going to my walks again. I was doing two miles a day and it was getting to hot during the summer. I'm going do do my walks in the morning and do some of my leg...
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Fitbit and LVAD.
Last activity 3 years 5 months
What experience has anyone had Fitbit and what model do you recommend?




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A Great LVAD Adventure!
Last activity 3 years 6 months
My name is Bob Schilling and I am the husband and caregiver for my wife A. Sue Schilling and ….. Just wanted to pass this outstanding "Great Adventure" along. This past week....Sue Schilling...Heartmate 3 LVAD recipient at Penn Presbyterian in October 2017 and recently selected to be an Abbott...
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Any experience with a NMES unit on a patient with an HVAD
Last activity 3 years 11 months
Has anyone used a NMES unit for foot drop on a person with an HVAD in place?