First Ablation

[abihel]

Just out of curiosity has anyone had a successful 1st ablation? Most people seem to have had 2 or 3 before success.

Thanks

xx

[BobD Volunteer]

It happens but ablation should always be considered part of an ongoing treatment plan.

[Jock68]

J had my first one 4 weeks ago and I now feel worse that I did before I started treatment for the condition. Looks like I will need another one.

[abihel in reply to Jock68]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that....I had my first one on Wednesday..so far so good.

Fingers crossed for both of us.

Good luck and keep well

xxxxx

[Moonriver]

I had my first last November and seems to have settled down quite well although I am still on two drugs, being weaned off. But much improved since before I was in constant AF driving me mad. So fingers crossed......

[abihel in reply to Moonriver]

Great news...I have just had my first last Wednesday...ah....sinus rhythm bliss. Fingers crossed.

Good Luck

Keep Well

xx

[dedeottie]

So far ( 4 months ) mine seems to have been successful in that I have not had any A.F. since my first ablation was done. However the jury's out at the moment as I am still coming off medication gradually. Should be med free in another month. I am on warfarin for life. Fingers and everything else crossed but I have accepted that it could still come back and that I may need a second go. X

[abihel]

Wonderful news so far. I've just had my first Ah!!!! sinus rhythm bliss!!

Keep Well

Good Luck

xx

[Hidden]

Had mine Aug2013 for atrial flutter,off all drugs since May 2014,get the ocassional flutter or ectopic not sure but I am definately better than I used to be.

[abihel]

Great news...Keep Well

Best wishes

xxxxx

[Hidden]

I had a PVI ablation in 2005 and it was an immediate success. It lasted 8 years AF free, no drugs at all except anti-coags. After 9 years I had a second ablation because I had a tiny bit of AF returning, but they had to abort for other reasons, so back on drugs now which are working very well. Might have another one if and when the drugs stop working.

Have a good one if you're having one.

Koll

(edited: just read your post and you've already had one, sounds good)

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[abihel in reply to Hidden]

That's great news Koll...I had my first ablation last Wednesday and fingers crossed so far so good.

Keep well my friend

Best wishes

xxx

[porridgequeen]

I had my ablation October 2013 and have been AF free since then. I think they caught mine early and my EP is in favour of early intervention. Only on warfarin now. Fingers crossed that we both stay in NSR.

Best wishes

Angela

[abihel in reply to porridgequeen]

Great news Angela....everything's crossed.....keep well xxx

[Jason1971]

Just over 3 months since my first ablation and so far so good. Still on all the meds though and see my EP at the end of the month. Had a couple of runs of AF, but they only last a couple of hours.

[abihel in reply to Jason1971]

Lovely news fingers crossed xxx

[Tracyt]

Am on list for ablation. My EP says he gives it a 3, as there is a 3%risk of complications, it's a 3 hour op and there is a possibility of having an ablation 3 times. Very honest I thought

[abihel in reply to Tracyt]

Yes my EP was also very honest and said only 50/50 chance. I had it done last Wednesday so fingers crossed. She was very very pleased with how it had gone...her words not mine! It was a 4 and half hours long.

I'd say go for it...good luck.

xxx

[PeterWh]

I was / am in persistent AF. From the start my Consultant EP said that he thought that there was no chance in my case that an ablation would work first time and that it would take two or quite possibly three. [ie my AF was too severe and extensive]. Mine was almost 6.5 hours in the lab. Unfortunately I only lasted in sinus rhythm for less than 72 hours. However when I saw the EP at 4.5 weeks after my ablation he said that he would do a second one and did I want to go on teh waiting list there and then or wait? I had no hesitation agreeing to go back on the list straight away even after such a short time after the first (and it was still fresh in my mind) although the ablation is on hold until I have seen the heart valve consultant next week (that may have to be sorted next).

[abihel in reply to PeterWh]

Good luck Peter...keep us all informed on how you get on.

Keep well

xx