Ablation non event

[Fastbeat]

Well, went for my ablation yesterday 27th,admitted put in gown ECG Tec saw EP who said I was next on list,waited 3hours then told it was cancelled no overnight bed available.Been given new date July 14th hopefully have a better outcome now keeping calm until then.

[BobD Volunteer]

That really is dreadful. I may not have understood correctly but was it cancelled because there was no bed available? That would make sense and one can only conclude that your bed was taken by a patient who had complications and was kept in longer than expected. This does happen but no comfort to you when you have psyched yourself up for it. Take care only two more weeks.

Bob

[Fastbeat in reply to BobD]

Apparently all beds in hospital occupied due to patients coming in as emergency in all depots it was cancelled because bed manager had no beds anywhere , just another fact of life !

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Fastbeat]

This is why some hospitals take you in the day before to guarantee you have a bed.

[Fastbeat in reply to BobD]

This was Bristol Heart Institute at the BRI

[jeanjeannie50]

I'm sorry to hear this it must have been such a let-down for you! I would have been disappointed if it had been me.

When I had my first ablation, it unexpectedly took 6 hours and the person who was meant to have one after me had his cancelled and I really felt for him. Why did mine take 6 hours, well I really don't know, it was in the days when I never questioned anything.

I hope your ablation on the 14th July is successful.

Jean

[Fastbeat in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks

[Hidden]

What a let down for you. Especially as one gets ' geared up for the procedure. Let's hope July 14th is the one.

Best wishes

Sandra

[Fastbeat in reply to Hidden]

Yes i am sure well not sure but hopeful it will go as planned.

[Beehive1]

How disappointing for you. I hope it all goes well in a couple of weeks time.

[Fastbeat in reply to Beehive1]

Thank you. Hope you get some help from posts from others who have gone down the pacemaker route.

[rosyG]

awful!! hope all goes well on 14th!

[Fastbeat]

Thanks Rosy ,these problems are all down to not enough money in the health service,they need more beds send space,vicious circle that means they need more nursesnot easily solved in times of austerity

[Hidden]

What a disappointment. Much empathy and good luck next time.

[Fastbeat in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Kate.

[mavisrich in reply to Fastbeat]

must have been hell for you. what a trial. hope all well next time.

[Fastbeat in reply to mavisrich]

Thanks Mavisrich

[dougo]

I was very antsy about my procedure too. Of course I went thru all the what if's. These folks are professional and your well being is No.1. Stay cool. I was fortunate enough to have been almost exactly on the time schedule I was given. The overnight stay is very important. My nurses checked vitals and surgery sites every hour. Changed bandages as needed ect. and made my stay very comfortable (considering). I'm sure all will go well.

[Fastbeat in reply to dougo]

Thanks Dougo all will be good soon