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
Ablation scheduled
Ablation tomorrow morning!
Scheduled for ablation in 24 hours
having flutter ablation tomorrow!
