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14 days later....

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OK, a brief update, 14 days after cryo ablation.

The first three days were wonderful, full colour back, no pain, no naughty heart. Then I started to get a tickly cough, daily migraines (aura, very occasional headache) and a heavy feeling in my chest (discomfort, not pain). I've started to walk a bit - up to about 6,000 steps per day, but still can fall asleep at the drop of a paper.

Do I feel I'm getting better? - yes

Am I surprised at how much it's affected me? - yes

Would I do it again? - yes, providing it gets me off the calcium channel blockers and ace inhibitors, only time will tell with this.

If anyone is about to undergo the procedure, don't worry about it - the fear is far worse than the experience. Just don't expect to do much for the first few weeks......

I'll let you know how I get on over time

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Ah yes those wiggly zig zaggy lines caused by the transeptal puncture. They never warn you about those do they. Good to read you positive comments. Stay resting.

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Well done and thank you for your comprehensive update. Be well.

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