Feeling a little bit shaky at the prospect. I know I am older than most others having an ablation but hope that physically I am not too bad. Feeling extremely breathless today - possibly just the anticipation of how I will cope.
Will let you know how it goes so that other "oldies" can gain from my experience.
Best wishes for success and a quick and problem free recovery! Even though I have had a bumpy ride I feel glad I had the ablation and I hope you will feel the same!
How old is an oldie. ? I was 63 when I had my 3rd ablation. And I was looking forward. And it worked well, 18 months ago, so far.
I'm sure you'll be just fine.
Phil
My EP says that he does not see age as a problem if you and your heart are generally in good nick.
Hope your big day will go really well, Enjoy. I felt very shaky beforehand, but had no problems. Confidence arrives when you get to the cath lab, as all the technology impresses so much, along with the level of expertise.
I truly am an oldie... not mentally, but chronologically I am 81 years and 11 months.
Oh, you're a spring chicken, Enjoy. Wasn't the Queen Mother 93 when she had her hip replaced? And I think a lady of 112 had a hip job too not so long ago.
You are three months older than I am. I am having an AV Node Ablation next month.
Best wishes for tomorrow. Look forward to hearing how it all went.
Thank you for the reminders of other oldish people undergoing procedures. I am just sorting out the "scrubbing" routine to be done tonight..
Do they give you special wash sachets?
Will be thinking of you and waiting for your next post ablation post. X
Reply to seasider .... they give you a small plastic jar of "SCRUB" which you use the night before and again the following morning, including your hair.
Hair??? They shaved mine all off except what little I have on my head. I'm 71 and had mine about a month ago. Feeling better especially in the mornings. I used to wake up like I didn't get any sleep. People are saying i seem to have more color now. Just getting back into my exercise routine slowly but am happy about how it's going
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