Fitbit watch

[Mirador19]

Hi my husband has just been fitted with a pacemaker and I was thinking of getting him a Fitbit watch (versa). Does anyone know if it is ok to wear one of these with a Pacemaker, I don't think the Fitbit watches have a magnet in them. Any help would be appreciated.

[Hidden]

There is a very slim chance that a Fitbit device might interfere with a pacemaker (although probably unlikely) so to be absolutely sure I suggest you talk to the unit responsible for fitting the pacemaker and seek their advice.

[Mirador19 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I will ask when he goes to his pacemaker clinic in a few weeks. My daughters were thinking of it for a Father’s Day gift but best be safe and get him something else.

[timontrak]

Hi there. I don't know whether it would interfere with a pacemaker, but I would highly recommend a Fitbit as being super-helpful during cardiac recovery and rehab.

[Batty55 in reply to timontrak]

I wanted to get a Fitbit & was advised not to. I don’t have a pacemaker yet. Probably more to do with getting over anxious with the results. But maybe that’s something that should be considered?

[timontrak in reply to Batty55]

I can see the possibility for getting over anxious with it, but for me, during my cardiac rehab process, it has enabled me to check that I am exercising within the recommended target heart rate zones, both during rehab classes, and during daily walks.

[Mirador19 in reply to Batty55]

I can understand that. I wear an Apple Watch, I have heart problems but not a pacemaker so I find it very useful. We will check at the pacemaker clinic before going any further.

[Doodlegurl]

HiNot sure about Fitbits but I’ve got an Apple Watch 7 and asked about this when I attended the icd clinic at hospital as I’m now waiting for an icd implant. They said both my watch and my phone were ok to use but you have to keep them at least 6 inches away from the pacemaker

[Callista in reply to Doodlegurl]

Intrigued as how you manage to keep a watch 6 inches away from your ICD. What about eating,,washing your face, doing up buttons. Do you never raise your left hand to your face? Having said that I have never had any problem with wearing a Fitbit watch and having an ICD.

[EMBoy]

Most modern pacemakers are not affected by small magnets - mine is designed to be OK during an MRI scan. I used to work with electron microscopes which have large electromagnets as lenses, and I didn't have any adverse effects. A Fitbit will probably be perfectly safe, but check with your cardiologist if you like.