New member here. Second cryo ablation 5/9. Just saying hi.

[mjmjve]

Hello,

My name is Mike. I'm 57. I'm on day 5 since my ablation for afib 5/9. This was my second ablation (well actually third but the first one was a debacle and they didn't even have the right diagnosis) My first cryo ablation was 2012 and I went through the classic post op symptoms... migraines, afib for 2 weeks after, strange beats. very tired for a few weeks. Then it all stopped. I still had PAC's off and on but I was good (no afib) for almost 5 years until last month when it returned. It was pretty demoralising but I always said if it did come back i would re-ablate right away. So I did. i booked it within a few days of afib returning. The ablation went better than expected. I wanted them to tell me something specific that they found ( a re-connection, a source that they could fix) And they did. They found a response in the LSPV and ablated it and the other PV's for good measure. Doc said it was a best case scenario and they were optimistic this fix could be longer lasting. Anyway- I'll post my progress over the next few weeks as a second ablation is different than a first (at least it is so far for me) I have a few youtube videos out about my experience from 2012 and a 2 year update. I'm going to do another one soon about my latest ablation. The videos and posts like you have all been adding have helped immensely. I really wish you all the best. We're the only ones who truly understand what we're all going through.

Mike

[rosyG]

well done and good luck for your recovery take it easy !!

[Hidden]

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum, sounds as if you are going to be a source for useful information......great, we all need all the help we can get!! Good luck and don't overdue things......John

[Kiwi2]

So true, we are the only ones who understand. I had my first cryo ablation in Jan 2015 and considering a second as AF has reared its ugly head again. Wishing you all the best for your recovery

[BobD Volunteer]

Like your thinking Mike. I had three over a four year period but AF free these last nine years. Stilt get some ectopics but they are not dangerous so ignore them. I have found a change of diet helps. Less meat and cheese., more fish. more veggie, little if any alcohol.

Bob

[Ashburton51]

Welcome! I think it is great when you can be told something specific about the condition, that is what I have always found so frustrating about AF. Shall look forward to your future posts.

Gloria

[John67]

Thanks Mike.

[OldSarge]

I will ask the Allmighty to bless your recovery and give you some years of worry free life!