Gas and bloating

[GordonS]

Has anyone suffered from extreme bloating after an ablation. I suffered from gastric stasis as a complication, meaning that system basically shut down. Could it be related to the Vagus nerve being damaged/irritated? 3.5 weeks on and recovery going well, back at work part-time but falling asleep late afternoon.

[BobD Volunteer]

We do mention this in our fact sheet on Recovering from Ablation. It is not uncommon and can be down to quite a few different things. Your recovery sounds on track.

[GordonS in reply to BobD]

Thanks, I think they damaged it on taking the drain out causing the stasis. Inevitable I suppose that it will take time to sort itself out. However I am happy with my recovery apart from this. Your comments appreciated as always.

[Hidden]

No in my case, but there are several references to this online

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/257...

[GordonS in reply to Hidden]

Interesting reading thanks

[Dodie117]

I had a lot of heartburn etc after mine. It settled eventually but 5 years later, no AF but still prone to gas/bloating and I do think related to vagus nerve. I now eat fruit and yogurt for breakfast, no bread in morning and have started drink kefir. This has helped but not gone away.

[GordonS in reply to Dodie117]

Thanks for the information, glad you are doing well with no AF.

[Jay10]

Hi Gordon, after my cryo ablation I found that after any meal other than breakfast I would just go to sleep while my food was digested. This didnt last for more than a few weeks and I put it down to the fact that my diaphragm went into spasm during the procedure. No problems now.

All the best. Jackie.

[GordonS in reply to Jay10]

Thanks Jackie, positive news is good news