Ablation date at last

[millie-becca-187]

Just received the phone call saying that I'm booked in for my ablation on Wednesday 9th November, (pre-assessmen) on Monday 7th November.

I now realise what others on the forum feel, when the nerves kick in. It now feels real.

I know I will be ok and all the rest, but it's a daunting feeling

[Hidden]

I'm in for mine next week, the nerves are shredded to say the least

[millie-becca-187 in reply to Hidden]

This will be my first, and having read all the comments, which do help you have a much better understanding of the procedure, I thought I'd be fine. I'm become really nervous and that's not like me, I usually take things as they come, but this feels different.

[Hidden in reply to millie-becca-187]

This is my first also, at 6,4 and 17 stone you wouldn't think I'm a nervous wreck but I've even been to the point of ringing up and cancelling,

[jennydog]

The logistics of it all are a nightmare - the journey, the parking, the unknown.

I promise you that the actual ablation is not that bad. As Bob says dental ( root canal ) treatment is worse.

What did my pre-op involve? BP, INR. Abdomen was felt and there was a quick glance to check if shaving would be necessary. ( it wasn't )

Then on to a different lady to be weighed, height measured and a swab of the top of my leg with a thing like a cotton wool bud to check for pathogenic bacteria.

I hope that this is helpful.

Best wishes to all on this thread.

[millie-becca-187 in reply to jennydog]

On my letter it says to allow up to 5 hours as I need to have all the above as you mentioned an ECG and possibly a TOE.

[jennydog]

I didn't have a TOE and I asked about it after my ablation. The Registrar said I didn't have one as I already had a tube inserted for the General anaethetic.

My pre-op appointment took about an hour.

[millie-becca-187 in reply to jennydog]

I gather different EPs/hospitals do things differently, so I'll have to wait and see what happens.

Thanks for your replies.

[Paddinton]

Best of luck.

[Trevor3839]

I agree a root canal is far more daunting.... I had mine in Feb this year and it's possible I may need another .... Will be much more relaxed second time around. Needle in back of hand is the worst and that's just a scratch that lasts 2 seconds. Good luck and keep us informed

Trevor