Discussions: Exercise and Physical Activity

Hello LVAD patients and caregivers my husband has been on destination LVAD for almost 2 years. He is pretty stable now and he wants to go on a cruise. His VAD coordinator said it would be okay and we would have to get a letter from them to give to the airlines and ship crew. My question is to find...

Any tips on playing golf with HeartMate II and equipment ideas. I just put batteries in cargo shorts pockets with controller around my waist. Any other ideas?

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...

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...

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...

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.

Can we ride roller coasters?

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

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...

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...

Hi, am I able to ride a bike?, where live now I can ride one around and not worry getting hurt or hit by a car. Thank you for your time and Peace be with you all.

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...

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...

Hi my name is Vikki, I received my LVAD Dec, 16, 2019 with COVID -19 it’s nit possible to get to cardiac rehab what suggestions do you have for exercising

What experience has anyone had Fitbit and what model do you recommend?

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...

Has anyone used a NMES unit for foot drop on a person with an HVAD in place?