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It’s official my ablation was successful!

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Hello everyone-

I’m hoping this post will give someone hope and optimism as I needed it desperately 6 months ago. I’m 44 and just had my first ablation in NY in January. Afib developed after preeclampsia and high blood pressure issues from pregnancy. I’m thrilled to report that I got the all clear today that for now it’s gone and I’m off the blood thinner. I’m a bit nervous as I’m CHADDS score 2- but my surgeon who is one of the foremost experts on this disease is comfortable with me going off as we continue to monitor for stability . I feel fantastic and have no regrets. My surgery recovery wasn’t as easy as expected in part from some medication complications- but well worth the challenge. If you ar considering an ablation and have access to a doc with a well established success rate I highly recommend it. I had tears of happiness going off this drug as it’s given me some challenges and forced me off my favorite sport. Best wishes to everyone struggling with this disease.

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Globe-J

Congratulations and the best of luck

J (-:

Good to hear and best wishes for the future !

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NCMH1970

Hooray !

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meadfoot

That's wonderful news. Here's to a happy healthy life, so good to hear of your positive outcome. Thank you for sharing it.

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Kaz747

Hi Dinodog

Glad you're feeling better. How long after your pregnancy did the AFib issues start? I had preeclampsia with both my pregnancies (26 & 25 years ago) and was reading recently about the greatly increased risk of heart rhythm problems in later life after preeclampsia.

And how long would you say your recovery from your ablation took? I'm having an ablation for AFib and Flutter soon (I've had 2 failed SVT ablations).

Thanks

Kaz

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Dinodog

Hi Kaz-

Sorry to hear about your struggles and best of luck with your ablation! My afib was diagnosed only 5 months after last baby was born. I also had preeclampsia with another son about 5 years before that. It’s hard to say exactly what caused the afib as I was also on a medication that I think contributed to it. It was a combination of factors I suspect.

I went to work 3 days after my ablation. But I had a lot of challenges with breathlessness for about 2 months after. I’m told this is common with an aggressive surgeon and a sign that the ablation is working. In my case that proved to be true. My best advice is to do it with a surgeon with a high success rate. I traveled for mine which was still covered by my insurance, I’m in the States. It’s a bit incovnient driving 2 hours each way for appointments but worth it as it worked.

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