15hours post ablation

[bridget54]

Well Ive had it. Lying here in bed in hospital hoping to be alliwed home today. Ablation went well or so Im told. Hovever since all the drugs have worn off Im experiencing severe ache in my chest especially when I inhale. I have told staff who have given me paracetamol but is this a normal feeling?

[BobD Volunteer]

Yes Bridget , perfectly normal. You will feel some ache round your heart and between your shoulder blades for a day or two . Nothing bad, just normal You MUST rest a lot now and do not be tempted to overdo things. My Arrhythmia nurse said do nothing for the first week and not a lot more for the second. Remember also that you may well have some events during the next weeks or months as it takes at least three to six months for the heart to settle down.

Well done you. Road to recovery here you come.

Bob

[bridget54 in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob. Put my mind at rest a bit. I will rest.

[CDreamer]

Well done, I also had pain and aches for a day or so, nothing major but the paracetamol sorted it so don't be afraid to take it for a while but only paracetamol. Wishing you a good outcome.

[davegm]

Same for me. Ep described it as perecardites. It dissappeared within a couple of days.

I agree with bob about taking it easy. I went back to work within a week. Big mistake which i think lengthened the recovery

[bridget54 in reply to davegm]

Thanks Dave

[bridget54 in reply to davegm]

Thank you

[dedeottie]

Well done you. I agree with the others that you may experience lots of odd things for a while but it seems they are all part of the healing process. Really use your arhythmia nurse for advice and reassurance. Mine was fantastic and invaluable. X

[bridget54 in reply to dedeottie]

Thank you. I will

[Rellim296]

Glad to hear that all is well - or good enough. Hopefully discomfort won't last long and you'll be soon back in form and much improved. But take it easy, as everyone says.

[bridget54 in reply to Rellim296]

I will thanks

[Jay10]

Glad it went well for you Bridget, I also had a tight chest after for a while but it soon settled. Just take things slowly and enjoy this lovely sunny weather. Jackie

[bridget54 in reply to Jay10]

Thanks Jackie. I will. A good book and a comfy chair!!

[cbsrbpm]

Well done, hope all continues to be great success.

B

[Jason1971]

There you go Bridget! piece of cake wasn't it I had chest discomfort for a few days, but got better as each day went by. Get plenty of rest now.

[bridget54 in reply to Jason1971]

Dont know about a piece of cake jason but its over and in less time than anticipated. svt and af free hopefully although I know its early days. I will take it easy out in the sun with a good book once Im out of here. Although all the staff have been great

[wendicarro]

Well done you! as everyone says aches and pains are all normal part of your recovery,

Hope this does the trick for you, stay positive and enjoy your deserved time to relax!

Wendi x

[meadfoot]

So happy for you and well done. Onwards and upwards now. Where have you had it done. Pleased it all went so well.

Be well.

Dee x

[pkc05]

Well done you. It took about 5 days before I could lie flat on my back without any pain and a couple of weeks to be able to lie on my side. Fingers crossed for a life without AF.

BW Paul

[bridget54 in reply to pkc05]

Dont think Im gonna be able to lie down tonight. Oh well one day at a time

[PeterWh]

I had my CA on Mon 30 Mar just over two weeks ago. Yes it is normal and as said above will get less as each day goes. Even now I still get some pain if I cough hard. The main tightness when inhaling was gone in a couple of days. I also had blinding headache in hospital and then most days again gradually subsiding. Monday this week was first day I had no headache but came back a bit Tuesday and yesterday (not whole day for both days) and then nothing today.

Main thing is to TAKE IT EASY for the next 2 and a half weeks.

[bridget54 in reply to PeterWh]

I will Peter. If it wasnt for the chest pain Id feel fine so in a way its keeping me quiet. Glad youre feeling better