Yesterday I had my second ablation at LGI and once again the care I received was fantastic. After having a cancelled procedure last week, I was a little down hearted (Pardon the pun), but was quickly rescheduled. The procedure was a "Redo" and my EP said there was only a small amount of touching up to be carried out and he was happy with my chances of a prolonged period of AF free life. The medical team did have issues trying to pierce the septum of my heart due to scar tissue from my previous procedure and it was a good hour before they broke through after several attempts. I was a little concerned, as I was fully awake at this point, but once through the ablation was done in no time. The worst point of the procedure was the initial insertion of the catheters into the groin, the rest was a walk in the park 😀
I was let home several hours afterwards and as I type this from the comfort of my living room I have no chest discomfort or groin pain. Early days I know, but here's to a successful procedure.
I cannot sing the praises enough of the medical team who carried out my ablation and my EP could have a career in stand up if he ever falls out of love with the medical profession. I'm sure it's not that wise to have your patient in fits of giggles whilst on the operating table, but in doing so he made me feel so at ease and I can't thank him enough.
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So pleased for you. You sound very chipper which is amazing after a gruelling procedure. What a great prognosis enjoy every minute of your af free life, what a gift.
Glad all went well for you and how fantastic the heart team at the hospital sound. Now don't go sailing off into the sunset and never contacting us again, make sure you keep in touch and let us know how you get on.
Glad it went well for you Jason, and you didn't try and sit up in the middle of this one ,although you could have got a pain in your side with all the laughing😁. I wouldn't mind and EP like that when I have my ablation.
Ha ha, I did mention my discomfort the first time around to Dr Hogarth who responded "Ah that will be Steve then, he is very liberal with his drugs, it's on account of him going to Eton, don't you know" his team were in fits of giggles and said they were to inform my first EP of his comments. All tongue in cheek and all added to my ablation experience being a good one 👍🏻
It took 3 months the first time and just over 4 months the 2nd time. That was from the appointment with my EP to the ablation date. I think LGI have several EPs working out of there, so you may be in a better position than you think time wise. Once you have had the first consultation, then things move quite quickly.
Thanks Jason that makes me feel a bit more hopeful. Just need something to work because symptoms of AF are debilitating, trying not to let it affect work, but I need to accept my limitations, hard though it is. Keep being told by medics that I'm young to be having this doesn't help
My first ablation reduced my symptoms no end and hopefully this will help me have a good few years AF free. I was 41 when I got AF and although it's been a hard pill to swallow, I've come to terms with it and read a lot about it. The ablation route is a personal choice one not everybody takes, but keep reading the posts on this site and you will soon see how others have faired.
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