Update—ablation 2 weeks ago

[12cupcakes]

It has been 2 weeks since ablation. Only had mild chest pain and some palpitations. Chest pain is gone after a couple of days. Followed Bob’s advice to rest and take it easy. 10 days after ablation saw EP and he wants me to exercise so I have been slowly walking for 20 minutes and plan to slowly increase. Still on rythmol, metoprolol, and coumadin. I worry about coming off rythmol and metoprolol because I feel they have prevented PAF but will deal with it when the time comes. One day at a time. Thank you everyone for your support and advice. You are an amazing group❤️

[BobD Volunteer]

Great news. Just listen to your body. I guess it will be three months before the drugs need to stop . I took a while to wean myself off rhythmol (propafanone) dropping a little at a time because when I went cold turkey it kind of bit me. OK gradually.

[12cupcakes in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob. Right now I take 150 mg every 8 hours. EP wants me to stop at the end of this month. I did not think to ask him if I should wean off of them. Thanks. Will have to call him

[BobD Volunteer in reply to 12cupcakes]

We must never advise re drugs but what I did was to gradually reduce 150mg pill every three or four days and then when down to one a day cut that in half etc. Personally I think six weeks is too soon but I'm not a doctor. My EP told me at six months to stop but it took me till eight. Fine ever since.

[12cupcakes]

Thanks Bob. Maybe he decided this because he was unable to get my heart in afib during the ablation so he only ablate aflutter. I did have afib with some of my episodes He told me to call if I have any problems or concerns

[12cupcakes]

BobD I have been giving serious consideration to your suggestion about weaning off Rythmol. I think that is the way to go. Thank you