I'm at last 5 days post first cryoablation and have been doing great - no heart symptoms at all. I think, because of this maybe, I have done

[aquarian52]

too much and apart from tiredness have indigestion type discomfort in my chest when swallowing. Anybody else experienced this?

[BobD Volunteer]

You should be doing nothing for the first week and not a lot more for the second. Please rest and give yourself time to recover. Just because you don't have a big zip up the front does not mean your heart hasn't had a good kicking. These symptoms are quite normal but will be worse if you over do things.

Bob

[aquarian52]

Thanks Bob. Think I knew the answer really but it's good to be reassured!

[MammaCass]

Yes, indigestion is my big problem too, I think it's from how they tweak the diaphragm to make sure there's no nerve damage. Good for the diet though. But do try to rest, all the best with your recovery. Cass

[aquarian52]

Thanks Cass. Am cursing myself for doing too much too soon but I just went for it when I felt so well. duh! Good luck with your recovery too. It certainly helps to hear others are in a similar situation.

[CDreamer]

Been there, it's real easy to do when you feel so much better. My 2nd I was more careful and have had a slower but much steadier recovery. I too had the indigestion and just sore gullet for a while, goes after about a week. I think it is caused by tiny scratches from the TOE.

Now +3months and no episodes, just come back from 10 day trip, drove about 1000 miles as moving around a lot and doing things I haven't done for years like walk about 10km in one go, drink red wine and stay up to 3am! Am paying a bit for it now as got progressively more tired so having a quiet day today before back to work tomorrow. But so delighted to even stay the pace!

[aquarian52]

Thanks CDreamer. Think I've learned a lesson! Can't believe I was actually thinking about going back to work tomorrow before this. I didn't have a TOE so am going with Mama Cass's theory about the "diaphragm tweaking" - it did feel pretty violent at the time. Great to know you're doing so well. Keep it up!

[Jay10]

Glad all went well. I used to get very sleepy after meals for a while but just gave in and had a nap! Do take it steady as others have said and enjoy not having to worry about your heart misbehaving.

[Hidden in reply to Jay10]

Difficult I know, but one step at a time. I was prescribed Lanzaparole for 4 weeks following my ablation in March, I got none of my usual heartburn and frankly I wished I took it all the time as I have had heartburn much worse since I finished the course. Back to the taking it easy theory, I had my ablation on March 19th and feeling smug because I had not had any symptoms for 3 weeks (more episodes of Afib since procedure - damit) so did a bit of gentle gardening on Sunday - in the heat - which produced a 38 hour long episode, my pulse is now regular again, but BP is low at 96/62 which is low for me.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Hidden]

Just to let you know that drinking water can raise your blood pressure a bit when it's low.

[Rellim296]

Doesn't it drive you mad! I keep on thinking I'm doing fine and then have a tiny wobble. But at least you are back in normal rhythm again. B P might improve.