An inspiration

[FrankC]

Well done to AF sufferer Chris Swailes who last week became the oldest goal scorer in a Wembley cup final. At the age of 45 and after a number of cardioversions and ablation Chris helped Morpeth Town to win the FA Vase.

[Peddling]

What a fantastic achievement. It would be good to read his story. Well done Morpeth town.

[AnneTS]

Well done to Chris for his success despite having AF. Well done Morpeth. I would be so interested to hear Chris' story.

[Hidden]

Excellent, well done Chris and Morpeth!

[Goldenslumbers]

Yes, splendid achievement, Well done!

[Geza10]

Well done to Chris i love my football at 58 still playing cant hang my boots up either keep going mate

[Noidea63]

Well done that man, that's great to hear. Congrats to Morpeth Town too⚽️

[Goldenslumbers]

After reading about Chris it appears he has had 3 cardioversions and some catheter work done. He must have made a full recovery as he would not be playing football. Gives a lot of AF sufferers hope!

[Janco]

Yes! Goldenslumbers there is lots of hope.

I've had 7 cardioversions and 1 ablation, and did my 6th Cape Town Cycle Tour of 109km this March.

My blog: myafibheart.com/cape-town-c...

[Emsysy]

I'm in permanent AF, play badminton, table tennis, cycle and have today walked up Pilsden Pen in Dorset. Total walking distance today, 8 miles. Yes, tough going but mind over matter. Incidentally, I have had 2 ablations and one cardio version, all to no avail. Age ? Let's just say past my 3 score years and 10.

I accept its different for everybody but you can live well and actively with this condition. Don't give into it !

[Goldenslumbers]

That's great mycallc you sound very active! .....like you, I too have had 2 ablations and 2 cardioversions. Last ablation was 17th May 2016 so 2 weeks post ablation and still in AF however, I did have 4 days in NSR so still early days I'm told!

Keep well