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Phillip M.
Exercise and Physical Activity

Chiropractor

Last activity 1 year 9 months
Has anyone tried using a chiropractor?
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MATHEW M.
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Beautiful day for a trike ride!

Last activity 1 year 10 months
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Emma K.
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Unwanted Pins and needles

Last activity 1 year 11 months
Hi, Has anyone been having pins and needles in their ankles at night since having their LVAD fitted? It’s really annoying and stopping me from sleeping Emma knight
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Victor M.
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Pat M

Last activity 2 years
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...
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Thomas B.
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Golfing

Last activity 2 years 5 months
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?
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Bob G.
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The Electric Cranks Ride Again.....and Again.....and Again

Last activity 2 years 7 months
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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Kim E.
Exercise and Physical Activity

Cardiac Rehab

Last activity 2 years 10 months
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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James A.
Exercise and Physical Activity

Concept 2 rowering

Last activity 2 years 11 months
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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Dyala A.
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Help me please

Last activity 3 years 1 month
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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Shon D.
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Roller coasters

Last activity 3 years 5 months
Can we ride roller coasters?
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MATHEW M.
Exercise and Physical Activity

How do you keep your vest from smelling like hockey equipment?

Last activity 3 years 9 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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Jeff B.
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Dry suit and swimming

Last activity 4 years
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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Anonymous
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Exercising

Last activity 4 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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Anonymous
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Bicycling

Last activity 4 years 2 months
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.
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Anonymous
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Exercising

Last activity 4 years 6 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 4 years 6 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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Vikki R.
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Rehab

Last activity 3 years 3 months
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
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Terry R.
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Fitbit and LVAD.

Last activity 5 years 9 months
What experience has anyone had Fitbit and what model do you recommend?
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Bob S.
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A Great LVAD Adventure!

Last activity 5 years 10 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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Alan R.
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Any experience with a NMES unit on a patient with an HVAD

Last activity 6 years 3 months
Has anyone used a NMES unit for foot drop on a person with an HVAD in place?
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