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Just to let all who know me from this forum, I have just had a third ablation. It was all arranged very quickly and I was telephoned last Friday and asked to come in for the ablation the following Wednesday (long story as I wasn't even on the waiting list for an ablation and it's normally a seven month wait -new study tried out on me). Will talk about later. Stayed in hospital for two nights as my heart raced a few times in the days following the procedure. Came back to my home, from my daughter's this afternoon, as I longed for it's comforts and privacy. Hospital was a bit traumatic and sleep almost impossible with all the noise, air conditioning vents were on a roof outside the ward and my what a noise they made! Loud voices, people snoring etc. I'm sure lots of you can identify with this.

My brain is a bit foggy at the moment, but am doing ok.

Jean

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BobDVolunteer

Wonderful news Jean although I think I would have wanted to be looked after for a bit longer. PLEASE take it easy and rest a lot. Drink plenty.

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PeterWh in reply toBobD

Drink plenty of water!!!!

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toPeterWh

Yes, will make sure I do. However, I look forward to the day when I can feel safe having a glass of something a bit stronger.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toBobD

Thanks for reminding me to drink plenty Bob, went and had a glass of water immediately. Am so woolly headed at the moment I need a bit of guidance.

Jean

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Basia12

Hope you get a good result from it.Glad to hear it well , I like that foggy feeling after ,although my husband would say I need no encouragement there! Keep well x

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toBasia12

Thank you. I don't think I like the foggy feeling. Picked up a crossword puzzle to do the other day and I was hopeless.

Jean

Hi Jean,

That was unexpected - fingers crossed as I know you have been through the mill so to speak in the past three years.

I trust Bob was referring to water and not alcohol !!!!!

Wishing you well.

Carol x

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to

Thank you Carol. You know with my brain fog at the moment I didn't even think about alcohol in Bobs post, just water. See how bad I am!!!

Jean

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Rellim296

So pleased to hear this. It's great to be swept in at short notice and it's all over before you have too much time to dwell on the prospect. I do hope you have a trouble free recovery and will be moved forwards in a significant way. Third time lucky, hopefully!

Gosh Jean, that was a surprise ! Especially as you had been told a third ablation would not be feasible .

Look forward to the full story. Take it easy as I'm sure you will.

Sandra x

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to

Hi Sandra - Yes, it was certainly a shock, especially as I hadn't been seen by that hospital for several years (only contact over that time was via telephone). I couldn't understand why I'd been selected, but I fitted the criteria for the trial they wanted to do. Will write about that when my brain is a little less muddled (if that day ever comes).

Jean

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Finvola

Very best wishes Jean - may it be everything you have hoped for. xx

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toFinvola

Thank you Finvola. I'm so hoping this has cured my AF. The test will be when I can walk more than a few miles and get up hills without feeling breathless and ill. I can't wait for the day I can walk the coastal footpaths near where I live again.

Jean

Great news Jean......now join the ranks of the idle for as long as possible.....we can compare bruises anytime.......best of luck.....John

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Thank you John - It's odd but I have almost no bruising in my groin this time, whereas I had awful bruising almost down to my knee the last two ablations. I have more bruising on my neck and two red entry points there that look as though Dracula has been visiting.

Jean

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SRMGrandmaVolunteer

Wow, Jean! Good for you. Rest and recover gently and be well!

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toSRMGrandma

Thank you. It's odd but I don't feel anywhere near as bad as I did after my previous ablations. I have more bruising on my neck and two red entry points there.

Jean

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JohnNova

Hi everybody, I'm new here so this is my story. Back in darkest February I picked up what I thought was a chest infection that would leave me breathless, so breathless that if I put out the rubbish bags I would have to rest half way. Finally, when I had to sit on the edge of the bath when taking a shower, I realised it was time to visit my surgery. A pretty thorough check-up revealed a pulse of 240 bpm, and I was promptly shipped off to hospital where PAF was diagnosed. Since being put on beta blockers &Warfarin I have only had a couple of bouts, each time seems to follow when I stray from the recommended alcohol limits. I work in the building industry & have since resumed work, albeit not working a full week & this definitely helps in my opinion. I'm 66 now and would hope for a long & healthy life in spite of my heart problems, yet I feel if my heart can beat at 250 bpm then it must be pretty tough!

John.

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mikeymike7 in reply toJohnNova

When mine first started I was certain that I could find a trigger and also that if I only had an attack now and then, I could deal with it. However over a period of 5 years it got steadily worse and eventually I had a PVI cryoablation,which seems to have worked for now. No AF in over a year! Some people are lucky and seem to be able to control the attacks but for most it is a progressive condition with an ablation procedure being the best hope of getting a break from this mentally draining and totally sh*t condition.

The only positive for me is a much healthier lifestyle ie I no longer drink alcohol after years of drinking 10 pints a week, no longer drink coffee, only decaffeinated tea or red Bush and have lost 10kg in weight! Good luck on your journey!

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dedeottie

Jean , im so pleased you could have it done again. Looking forward to hearing from you with all the info. X

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jeanjeannie50 in reply todedeottie

Thank you Dedeottie, yes I'll try and explain it all when my brain fog clears. When the AF nurse range me last Friday I thought the EP would have given her some advice for me re changing tablets or something, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought an ablation would be suggested, especially after being told I couldn't have any more.

Jean

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porridgequeen

Great news! Now slowly does it.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toporridgequeen

Thank you for your advice. I'll go slowly, don't worry, as I so much want this ablation to work. I have a great feeling of tiredness so guess I will be sat for most of the day.

Jean

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cbsrbpm

Hope all stays calm, do nothing and rest rest rest. Best wishes.

Brnda🐝

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jeanjeannie50

Thank you. I feel quite subdued right now anyway, so guess I wont feel like doing much anyway. How are you feeling?

Jean

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CDreamer

Keeping fingers and toes crossed that this will be the solution for you Jean, take it easy as others have said. Very best wishes for a full recovery.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toCDreamer

Thank you CDreamer. I'm going to watch tv and have a nap on the settee this afternoon. Thought I'd quickly do a bit of vacuuming this morning but soon discovered I couldn't and gave up. Silly I know, but I stupidly thought I'd be ok. Not feeling too affected by the ablation this time.

Jean

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KipperJohn

Excellent news! Take it easy and I hope all goes well.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toKipperJohn

Hi John, thank you. I'm sure I'm going to be fine, not feeling too bad at all right now.

Jean

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Sarah57

Good luck with your recovery Jean

I have had my ablation 3 months ago now, on a trial, and have good after care support from the hospital as they are very interested into how "one " is doing and making q of l a propriety.

Mine is called The Avatar Trial.

When you feel better , would be interested to hear about yours.

I have had good results so far ....

With best wishes

Sarah

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toSarah57

Thank you Sarah - That's interesting re The Avatar Trial you were part of. The piece of equipment used on me is in it's early design days yet, will write about it later when I feel more alert.

Jean

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Jay10

Hope you are feeling a bit less foggy as the days pass, take care and build up your strength.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toJay10

Thank you Jay. I'm not feeling too bad after this ablation, my two before made me feel ill for weeks after, so have my fingers crossed.

Jean

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frenchgoose

Good to hear about your 3rd ablation!!! Do rest and no vaccing!!!

I've got my third on 21st July so hope 3rd time is really lucky for us!!

Ax

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jeanjeannie50

Thank you and I hope your ablation goes well too. Yes, let's be positive and believe totally in third time lucky.

Jean

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