Thank you all who replied to my post " The day has arrived". It is such a comfort to know that other people know exactly what you are going through and speak words of wisdom.
I had my ablation yesterday (Wednesday) all done and now home with my family. I was sedated and didn't find the experience too bad at all...even though it took 4 and a half hours.,in fact I found the TOE worse. I got everything crossed it is successful....everyone seems very pleased the results. They tell my I had a cross over ablation, so they had to make a small hole through my heart and did both sides. Only time will tell if it has completely successful they said around 3 months. They also did a cardioversion and I am in sinus rhythm....oh my it is so nice.
I am a bit sore and ache quite a bit I presume this is normal ? I have got a little pain across my chest and seem to be suffering with heartburn (ha ha no pun intended) has anyone else had this after ablation.
Once again thank you my friends...you really have been a lifeline.
Keep Well
My very best wishes.
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I am so pleased for you -- I was wondering yesterday how you got on.
Funny how the thing that most people take for granted - probably more than anything else in our life apart from breathing - is a good old boring uneventful sinus rhythm.
Isn't it nice to be grateful for something so very routine
Everything crossed for a 100% success on your ablation.
Hi Abihel, yes I had a bit of soreness/tightness across the chest after my ablation and it took about 2 weeks to totally go. Good luck with the rest of your recovery I hope you come through this with flying colours.
I think you are entitled! Drugs perhaps, but - even though I said that it's not as bad as it can seem in anticipation - it is a significant step to have taken. I imagine all of us feel more than relieved when it's safely over.
I had my first ablation 3 weeks ago. I had exactly the same pain across chest and very bad heartburn for a couple of days just like you. I went inti AF on day 10 post ablation which was very disappointing but I had been warned that this was normal. I took an extra 150 mg of flecainide and reverted in 5 hrs. The following day had lots of ectopics . Since then single ectopics not too bad throughout the day.. The heartburn is still in the background but improving.
All sounds very normal to me so now you must rest for at least two weeks! The hole is in the septum between the right and left atria since that is the way they go in. Because they access a vein in the groin all veins lead to the right atrium so they arrive at the heart in that chamber. To get to the left where the pulmonary veins attach means a small puncture . This is why PVI is so much more difficult to do that flutter ablation in the right atrium.
Well done and don't worry when you get a few funnies over the next few days and weeks. It will be at least three and possible even up to six months before things fully settle down.
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom Bob....you are so knowledgeable about our condition and you've helped me so much explaining it all in easy terms.
Had my ablation 6 weeks ago. All good so far but yes I did have chest pain for about 2weeks afterwards on and off. Told to take paracetamol which did help.. i also had a racing heart in first 3 weeks on and off but no AF just a faster hr. About 80. Which is fast for me.
Thank you...it really does help to talk to someone who has experience the same thing....I thought it was normal but you worry a bit don't you Bridget. I also fell a bit weepy today I think it's all the drugs coming out of my system. xxx
Thats exactly what it is plus the come down from all your worries and anxiety thinking something awful is gonna happen. Enjoy your day. You made it and hopefully will now have a future AF free
Sounds good, I thought the TOE would be the worst part - doesn't engender confidence does it? So pleased all sounds as though it went well.
Please do as I say - not as I did - I felt SO good several days after my first ablation and I spring cleaned the house from top to bottom because of not being able to do much the months prior to ablation - BIG mistake. I ended up far worse than before and required a second. Rest, go very slowly for the next few months and yes, pains around thoracic area, sore throat (from TOE) and stiffness are very normal and may take a week or two to dissipate.
Do not take anything other paracetamol unless prescribed by doctor.
Do nothing for at least 2 weeks and then a little. Even after that do a few bits and then have a rest and a drink. Water very good without saying. It takes 3 to 6 months for scarring to stop / heart. Fully recover. Good luck.
Hi, So glad you feel well, long may it continue! I had a cardioversion, lasted 7 months but went back last week. Seeing cardiologist next week so hope I get another, if all fails I go down the ablation route, I have bee a bit scared about that but reading your comments makes me feel better. Thanks, keep healthy! Elaine
I had first ablation 2 months ago. Went back into persistent AF less then 72 hours later (I had been told no chance for it to work first time for me. I had no hesitation saying yes when the consultant EP offered me a second ablation when I saw him 4.5 weeks after first. Good luck.
I had 2 cardioversions which both worked for a short while. Please don't be scared if you do have to go down the ablation route it really isn't as bad as you imagine. I hope your cardioversion works. Keep well.
What is Spo2 level? I've never heard of it?? I am taing 10mg Bisorolol and 5mg warfarin. Before the ablation I was on 250 Digoxin but I have been told to stop it.
I'll have to look into that Peter...I know they gave me oxygen during the procedure as they said it was a little low....but they said it went straight back up.
Well done, rest up and don't do anything your not supposed to. Hope this is a complete success for you. Ahhh sinus rhythm, forgotten what that's like! Thanks for posting your progress. Have my EP appointment on Tuesday so very interested in your experience.
So glad all went well for you and yes, fingers and everything else crossed that it's been a success.
This site is a life saver. It's so good to hear other peoples' stories and know that you aren't on your own and you can communicate with people in the same or similar situation to yourself.
So once again I hope that your heart will now behave itself and realise the punishment it will get if it doesn't!!
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A Thank you to all who responded to my \"TEE/TOE anxiety question.
Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Cheerio, here I go, on my way!
Big thank you and things that help
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
Off to Spain with my good friends - AF and A Flutter!
