USA visit 9 months post-ablation.

[jennydog]

I travelled from North Wales to Boston via Manchester and Amsterdam 2 weeks ago. My youngest son was getting married to Caitlin who comes from Rhode Island so there was no way that I could not go. I have not flown or left the UK in decades so I was unsure about everything, especially the AF.

I had no difficulty on the 4 flights except for my ears on the descents. The main problem with flying these days is the waiting and security. I have been X-rayed, frisked, finger printed, thumb printed and photographed. When I arrived home I found a card in my case to confirm that the Americans had searched through it. Amsterdam was by far the worst involving very long walks for security checking.

I may have found a trigger for my AF. I went whale watching out of Boston and hadn't eaten since 07.30. At 15.15 I realised that my pulse was erratic. A 100 Flecainide tablet corrected things within 2 hours.

A tourist information leaflet stated that Boston taxi drivers were known to be aggressive. In truth they zap about with mobile phones clamped to their ears - and there are no seat belts!

It was a beautiful wedding. I'm so glad that I went BUT I'm not going again. I have proved that you can safely fly with AF but the security checking , involving queues and long hikes, is too much for me to cope with.

[BobD Volunteer]

My father always told me "if you have time to spare. go by air". It hasn't improved. The last time I went to France I am sure the security guy fancied me by the way he frisked me. LOL

Glad it all went well. Not even going for the Christening?

Bob

[wpw62]

You must be glad you went. Flying anywhere is so traumatic now and the whole process takes ages. Hope your AF has calmed down now

[wendicarro]

So pleased you had a good time you will have some lovely memories, but I understand when you say it has taken it out of you,

Take it easy now and enjoy the piccies.

Wendi

[Annekw]

I was diagnosed in Tenerife whilst on holiday ,I was hospitalised for 9 days three days holiday left then had to fly home! I was very nervous but Tenerife is only a small airport to get through,I must have looked a bit washed out as we were ushered through very quickly!

I was nervous flying but it was fine!

[Barb1]

Go as special assistance. No standing or walking and you and whoever us with you miss the queues. Brilliant.

[PeterWh]

Sorry to state the obvious but you should advise airline of a medical condition and get transported on a golf buggy. Beer sensible not overly proud.