i have a friend who's had a pacemaker installed about a year ago. he's pretty close to 60 and hasen't bowled in about 10 years. he's wandering what kind of complications, if any, he might encounter when he attempts to get back into it. he's really concerned about the pacemaker. anyone who might shine some light on this subject would definately help. thanks

i think basically he's just wandering what kind of pain to expect. he's been back to work for a year. i think he's just a little nervous. i told him just take it easy and slow, if something doesn't feel right, stop immediately.

thanks guysm seeing a doctor or basically even a phone call to them would be a wise idea, plus he could write down any questions and have them answered over the phone instead of going in, thanks again.

yea, i think he's just a little bored and he wants to get out of the house, he doesn't seem like the real serious bowling type.

I had a pacemaker put in a year and two months ago.  I was back bowling in three weeks and had no problems.  Being a left hander it took a little getting used to because the pacemaker is pretty close to my left shoulder, but after a short time I didn't even notice it anymore.  About the worst trouble I've had is the scar tissue itches every once in a while.  As far as activity goes and the effect it will have on his heart, everyone else is right...only his doctor can tell him.  I was lucky that my pacemaker wasn't precipitated by a heart attack so I didn't have any heart damage to worry about.
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