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So 5 months after my av node ablation and pacemaker fitted I’d just managed to get fit enough to walk up and down gentle hills feeling really good. Best I had In 10 years. Then 3 weeks ago I slipped in the rain onto some tiles broke my pelvis and chipped my humerus. I am just getting around now slowly on a crutch and right arm in a sling with painkillers. But breathless again doing next to nothing grrrrrrrr so upset. Scared I may never regain my fitness again and what harm I’m doing to my heart with little activity.Anyone else been here?

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As Kevin would say "That is SO unfair!!!" Sorry to read about your accident. You need to learn to fall better! I used to be very good at falling over without hurting myself but the last time I stepped backwards and tripped over a low wall really hurt. Didn't drop the PIzzas I was holding though. Lol. Take it easy. Small steps forward. You will do it.

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dragonflyjan in reply toBobD

Thanks not much choice really but 2 steps forward 1 and half back “stamps foot” 🤭

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You will be ok.Ive had 3 back ops got terrible AF on amiodrone and I’m ok most of the time and I’m 47.

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dragonflyjan in reply toDanny44

Thanks I was on Amiodorone but when it didn’t improve anything I came off it gratefully since it can have horrible side effects.

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jennydog

What rotten luck! But so positive about your pace & ablate - thank you for that as there are a number of us who may have to face that eventually.

Realistically we are all a hair's breadth from disaster at any stage. I am always in danger of falling but currently have enough padding to ensure a bounce!

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dragonflyjan in reply tojennydog

Yes high alert from now on! No padding unfortunately so I need to watch out. 🤣Anyway anyone can get run over by a bus at any time 🤭

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10gingercats in reply todragonflyjan

Yes!!Was on a crossing yesterday with green light saying I could cross when a builders van shot around a roundabout and missed me by 6 inches...not nice!!

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Just so you don't feel alone, I had a sort of similar experience.

After my second ablation I was feeling good and looking forward to my OH 60th for which I had planned a surprise beach and water sports party in Cyprus with family coming from UK. 4 days before I slipped on a wet slope, cracked my head open and tore the rictus sheath muscle causing internal bleeding. A week in hospital and very limited mobility for weeks after. I did persuade them to let me out for the party but it vwasnt how I planned.

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dragonflyjan

Ow! That wasn’t good.I shouldn’t be feeling sorry for myself. Just need to get on with it 😊😊😊

Hi dragonflyjan

Sorry to hear this. One year ago yesterday I fell down a flight of stairs in the Hebrides I had to be air lifted off the island. I sustained many broken ribs two broken feet and a lot of ligament etc damage. Due to AF I wasn't very able to do the physio very well but I am now fit and well and building up a good bit of moderate walking exercise. So hang in there, rest, look after yourself you will heal. Sue x

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Thanks Sue that gives me hope x

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