Things have been going okay of late, having lots of weird sensations but amazingly my glamorous straining down below method seems to stop the arrhythmias – I know this won’t last forever but its calming me down for now.
So I had a call from my EPs Dr Tajagbees (spelt wrong I sure!) secretary the other day wanting to book me in – I panicked and said I couldn’t make the date offered --- I am so stupid but also so scared. My healthy eating is going well but the smoking isn’t. I will have to have general anaesthetic as my stomach oedema will cause an issue with movement and my ep said it would be apx 5 hours I will be under. The last op I had was only for 2 hours and I ended up in intensive care with pneumonia afterwards.
I can’t express how scared I am about this. I KNOW I need to have it done as my arrhythmias will progress but I cant even contemplate agreeing to a date. My quality of life is rubbish with all the meds I am on but just so scared of dying on the table or other debilitating complications. Plus I have so much stress in my life at the moment and they also want to do my stomach surgery after the ablation which my consultant says will be a ‘substantial risk’ – I really am becoming overwhelmed by all this and not honestly slept since Monday worrying which is making my bumps much worse.
So I would really appreciate any advice about this, if anyone could tell me how risky the procedure is and how stupid I am to keep smoking and how to find the courage to book a date and show up!! - I don’t want much do I!!!! Plus on a positive note I am seeing Dr Fay on Tuesday so I know he will help me.
Love to all – Sara xxxx
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As you say Sara, Matt will help you but really only you can do what is needed. You need to stop thinking about the negative things that are unlikely to happen anyway and start thinking about how good life will be after it is all over. Sorry but until you do, nothing I can say will help. As the old saying goes, "when the student is ready the teacher will come. "
I found this years ago when I was a 40 a day Marlboro man. My mother was in hospital dying of cancer and one day when I went in at visiting time she said "I do wish you wouldn't smoke before you come in to see me as it smells awful." That was 34 years ago and I haven't even thought about smoking ever since.
Bob, I think, has hit it on the head, Sara, and a couple of positive steps might make you feel a whole lot better about the very big picture you are looking at. It's too big, so the stomach surgery can go on the back boiler for a start. Distant future. Making an ablation appointment is not too hard, so you might try doing that because it's the going for it that's really the hurdle! If you feel you are moving forwards you will feel more in control and if you feel better you can address the smoking slightly which again will be progress. The steps forward you have already been taking in the past could have been laying down firm foundations for what is now ahead and the courage you're looking for could be within reach.
Sara, I can appreciate and feel for you with all your problems and well done on the steps you have taken so far. With regard to smoking, have you tried E-cigarettes? Two close members of my family have given up smoking with the help of these.
Sara, I really feel for you. Try to deal with things one at a time. All that is going on is not conducive to you giving up smoking, but, that is the one thing that you do have control of. Surely your G. P.'s Surgery would offer substantial support, give it a go and you will then have something to start feeling really positive about. Many years ago I had to have a hysterectomy and I was terrified. I told the surgeon and said that the only way I could go through it was to feel free to walk out right up to the last minute - he was happy about that, and it helped me turn up on the day. Don't know if that tactic might help you. Meanwhile, like I said, concentrate on something you can do with no risk attached to it, quitting smoking. Plan to buy yourself a real luxury with the money you save - may be a few days at a Spa hotel?! Good luck, keep us informed of your progress. Tricia
Bless you Sara, please stop beating yourself up over where you are right now. It's perfectly understandable, and you will move on. So PLEASE be kind and compassionate to your dear Self, as you know you would be towards anyone else posting a similar plea. I can't really add to all the wise words of your previous replies. But you are in my thoughts and I wish you peace in your thoughts soon, and remember the saying,"Everything comes to pass".
Hi sara i can accept that you are really scared of what could happen if you go ahead with an ablation believe me im scared too but you are so young and you must try to be more positive about an improved quality of life should you bite the bullet and have the procedure done. I can honestly tell you if i was your age id have it done and you are young enough to have it done a few times if first one is not 100 per cent effective.
But please try and quit smoking luckily for me ive never smoked and despite my friends in the 60s trying to get me to start i held firm and refused.
I pray you find the courage to make a decision and go through with it.
You have lots of friends on here and we are with you every step of the way.
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