It's a good idea to wear an ID bracelet or necklace which has information about your heart rhythms and your pacemaker. Tell your other doctors and dentist about your pacemaker. Keep ambulance or paramedic numbers close to the telephone. Eventually, you will be able to lead an active lifestyle and may be able to do things you couldn't do before. Your doctor will still want to see you regularly to examine you and check your pacemaker.
Many doctors also use pacemaker clinics to monitor their patients.
These visits will reveal any potential problems. During the healing process, you should refrain from lifting heavy objects and engaging in contact sports. Don't let anything hit or rub against your pacemaker. For example, your doctor will ask you not to drive your car for awhile. Expect a slow recovery.