Ablation at last!

[Tilly1957]

yesterday I had my cryo-ablation done at Basildon cardio thoracic unit. The staff were amazing. Now to re-cuperate. I can stop all meds except rivaroxaban in a month.

[BobD Volunteer]

Well done. Now rest and read our fact sheet on recovery at least twice a day!

[Tilly1957 in reply to BobD]

Thank you, and I will! It is printed off ready to read and re read x

[Chilbolton1 in reply to Tilly1957]

I’m 7 weeks post Pulsed Field Ablation, it’s been a journey and I’ve mainly been resting, but the fatigue is a killer. Take it easy

[Chilbolton1 in reply to BobD]

Bob, I can’t find the link to that fact sheet, could you send the link please?

[Buzby62 in reply to Chilbolton1]

Both the Preparing for and Recovering from sheets are on this link

heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

Best wishes

[Chilbolton1 in reply to Buzby62]

thank you so much ❤️

[Desanthony]

Take good care of yourself and take things easy. All the very best.

[Tilly1957 in reply to Desanthony]

Thank you x

[wilsond]

Great news well done xxxx

[Tilly1957 in reply to wilsond]

Thank you x

[jeanjeannie50]

Pleased to hear that all went well and wishing you a speedy recovery. Take it easy for the next few weeks please.

I found that I could feel well and full of energy but walk too far and I would suddenly be hit by the most extreme tiredness and struggle to get back home (only to the local shop). In fact many weeks later after an ablation I walked with my daughter and her husband I reached that can't take another step point and he had to go home and get the car. Hmm odd, now I come to think of it they've not asked me to walk with them since! They only know one speed for walking and that's fast! I can remember the days when I was like that, would scoot by everyone on the pavements who were walking slowly.☹️

[Teresa156]

Well done Tilly,

Take good care now and rest as much as possible.

I’ve got mine coming up soon now too there, early next month 😊 Good to know it all went well.

[Tilly1957 in reply to Teresa156]

Thank you. Was an interesting experience! Medical team were amazing. Dr Farwell did mine. X

[Teresa156 in reply to Tilly1957]

Hi Tilly,

Pleased to hear it 😊 I’ve got Dr Menexi - she is lovely, so I’m keeping everything crossed for the day.

Hope everything heals as it should and may you have many, years afib free 🤞

[AsparagusLover]

That’s exciting but challenging for you. So much depends on your personal support system afterwards. Do update us on this site - as fellow travellers on the same journey we love to share!

[Tilly1957 in reply to AsparagusLover]

Luckily, I am retired, and have good family support. I don’t intend to rush x

[AsparagusLover]

Good to hear you’ve achieved an ablation. It’s a long road to get there. Am waiting for mine in Exeter, Devon. Do share your progress on this site. It really helps your fellow travellers!

[Tilly1957 in reply to AsparagusLover]

I was referred last November. I do feel that seeing a cardiologist privately was the catalyst in getting referred so quickly. Good luck when yours comes around x

[Buzby62]

Well done, keep reminding yourself to take things easy even if you don’t feel the need.

You should have read the sheet at least once today by now.

Best wishes

[Tilly1957 in reply to Buzby62]

Yep, due to read again shortly - am taking it very easy !

[mrgwair567]

Wishing you well ! Take good care of yourself!

[Maisiemay13]

great news xx

[bassets]

Good for you - best wishes x

[SLC14]

so pleased all went well, what did you have your ablation for? Please can I have a copy of this leaflet, I had an epi ablation 11 weeks ago in Brighton x

[Tilly1957 in reply to SLC14]

For atrial fibrillation 😊

[Nan1]

Glad it’s all done. Best of luck with your recovery. Take it easy

[ETHEL103]

Great .

[4chickens]

congratulations now to heal and enjoy the lovely weather

[MWIC]

Rest up, take good care of yourself and very best of luck 🤞

[Sunnyann]

Hi tilly .....I've had my 2 ablations done at basildon hospital with doctor Neil and the care and support has been amazing . Having the arrithymia nurses at the end of the phone for support is a huge security blanket plus .Rest and take it easy is my advice for the blanking period . ..if we could only see what our hearts look like after ablation I think it would help us all recover more cautiously and slowly .

Good luck ...your gonna be fine

[EdRooney]

Thats great news. My invite turned this weekend while i was away, for the first week of June. Now suddenly very nervous, but so very fed up with AF episodes interfering with my life.

[Morzine]

well done

I’n the sane had mine done yesterday.

Feel tired and glad to be home, my second one and I know the routine but hadn’t forgotten how worn out you feel in getting home.

Jean Jeanie made a good point about three months in the body can still say hey slow down as I remember that happening to me.

Rest up Tilly, I will be doing the same

Sue

[Afibflipper]

Take it easy, don’t rush it hope all goes well

[Eirecara]

Best wishes🍀 ☘️