I am two days after my ablation procedure for afib and a flutter.

[maradon]

Had an episode all day and now it's 2:30 am. Can't wait for less episodes.

I was diagnosed four years ago while training a little too hard for my seventh marathon.

First episode was on the treadmill trying to run as fast as I could on the highest elevation.

This year in April I was having episodes every day for six weeks. Eight to ten hours with 170bpm. It totally wore my body out to a point where I could not even speak.

Went in to depression and was finally prescribed some beat blockers.

I am so afraid of trying to go back to work if I still have episodes because it takes me four days to recover.

Afib is such a lonely disease because everyone reacts differently. It's nice to read some of the posts that makes me realize that some people do understand.

This is my first post.

[Rellim296]

Welcome to the forum, maradon. Lots of different experiences and opinions - and some sound advice.

Hope your AF won't last and you get some sleep. As everyone says, it takes time for the heart to settle after an ablation so just be optimistic and see how you go!

[rosyG]

try and rest a lot- all those who have had ablation say it takes time for AF to settle

hope all goes well

[BobD Volunteer]

Hello and welcome. It could take many weeks before things finally settle down I'm afraid as it takes at least three months for the scar tissue to form which blocks the rogue impulses.

Sadly you are living proof of the fact that endurance athletes make their own AF. In younger people it seems that it is mostly those (and fighter pilots ) who bring this condition on. I am sure this has been explained to you long ago. I am also sure they will have told you that ablation is not an instant fix and will take some time for things to get back to something like normal. Your event does not mean that the ablation hasn't worked just that it takes time. Depending on the type of procedure and the extent of the pathways formed in the left atria you may possibly need a second top up ablation but having been down this road myself I can tell you it is all worth it in the end.

Please take at least two weeks to recover before attempting to go back to work and don't even think about training for a good while, and then very gently. Come here and have a rant any time you like as we all understand.

Bob

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Maradon and welcome to our forum. I see there are wise words for you from Bob. I've had two ablations and agree with all he has said. I think that after my first I was off work for almost 3 weeks, by the time I had the second I had retired so could recuperate at my leisure. Whatever you do don't push yourself to do anything too tiring and when your body tells you to, please rest. Make sure you let us know how you progress and don't feel that you are alone with your condition, we are all here understanding how you feel and willing to offer support. Best wishes.

Jean

[Hidden]

Hi,

After my Ablation last August I really didn't know what to expect and a fear of the unknown.... For days,weeks and months even my Heart muscle was doing lots of involuntary twitching and thumping...Now then , this last couple of weeks probably since Christmas it has really calmed down and I am not aware of any activity at all...

All good advise from everyone on this forum....

Just try not to panic and use the AF nurses also that is what the facility is for.You will be able to speak to an AF Nurse 24/7 which is very reassuring to hear a human voice at 2.oo in the morning if need be ....My Nurses are at Liverpool although I believe this service is nationwide...

Carol.

[maradon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Carol

I will look in to the af nurse feature. I live in Canada.

Still in afib unfortunately but now I don't feel so anxious about it.

Thanks

[Vony in reply to Hidden]

Hi Caromia How do you contact an AF nurse by phone ?

[Hidden]

Hi,

On discharge from Liverpool Hospital I was given the AF Nurses Number and told to use it if I had concerns whatever time day or night there would be someone to take the call...I did make use of this facility on a couple of occasions in the early Hrs of the morning when AF reared its ugly head...and I was reassured...

My understanding is all Heart Hospitals have these specialized Nurses...This facility needs to be taken advantage of as with cut backs etc " use it or loose it"

Carol...