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[antindauk]

I've just joined so hi to you all.

I'm 45 and have suffered with paroxysmal AF for a year, it has put me in A&E five times this year so I opted for a cryo ablation under GA which I had on 1-9-17 at Harefield.

The doc said it went well and I have around an 80% chance of success of getting rid of it.

I'm still on 10mg of Bisoprolol and Digoxin and it's only my second week of recovery even though I'm back at work.

I'm still getting palps around two or three times a week for the later part of the day when I'm tired, so is this similar to what any of you guys have had, if so how long until the palps start to disappear or fade out.

Any advice welcome.

[BobD Volunteer]

Bit late now but I think you went back too early. Two weeks absolute minimum recovery !

It takes between three and six months for the heart to fully heal and you will get some funnies along the way. Listen to your body and take it easy.

[antindauk]

Cheers Bob, the doc did say about three months for the next check up. I don't do much at work anyway lol, I was just hoping the funnies get less as it heals/scars. Seem to have more palps now than before the op. 👍

[CDreamer in reply to antindauk]

If you want to heal then listen to the palps because that is your heart screaming at you to and stop and rest more!

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I got terrible runs of palpitations from 9 days after my ablation. They lasted several weeks.

I still feel a few per day 6 months on.

[Dodie117]

Mine lasted 5 months but I am af free for almost 4 years