2 months after my first Cryoablation.

[djbgatekeeper]

The recovery continues to head in the right direction I'm pleased to say, I had my Cryoablation on 7th September 2018 and since about the third week after the procedure my symptoms took a turn in the right direction.

I still get several (less than 20 most days) palpatations but no runs of AF at all which has been a great relief. I have felt great some days and it has made me realise how low I had become energy wise. I am sticking to my strict routine of zero alcohol & caffeine, eating small-ish meals as often as needed but never after 6pm, staying hydrated, take moderate exercise, have plenty of rest when tired, try to stay relaxed and stress free, control anxiety. There's a lot of restrictions but they are healthy ones and I want to give the procedure it's best chance of being successful, having sampled life without daily problems I want to try and keep it that way.

That's about all to report at the moment, I'm back in full time work and keeping everything crossed for the future, I'm always on here having a nosey and will try to contribute whenever appropriate. Take care all and best wishes, Dave ❤

[Rebma]

Congrats Dave from the USA. You are doing great. Please keep us posted.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Rebma]

Cheers Rebma I will, I hope you are keeping well 👍

[Kaz747]

Good to hear things are going so well Dave.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Kaz747]

Thanks Karen, are you having a good week?

[Kaz747 in reply to djbgatekeeper]

Yes and No 😉

[wilsond in reply to Kaz747]

Hope you are in a better place soon Kaz

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Kaz747]

Hope things improve soon for you xx

[jeanjeannie50]

That's good to hear Dave. I wish you a long and healthy life now.

Please keep in touch and let us know how well you're doing, it gives everyone else on here hope of being normal again.

Jean

[djbgatekeeper in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean I will.... I hope you are doing well... Take care.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to djbgatekeeper]

I'm 5 months AF free!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to jeanjeannie50]

That's fantastic! So pleased for you 😀

[Redders]

That’s great news Dave, fingers crossed it will last forever. I had my ablation on the 12th sept and all seems to be ok at the moment. Regards Val

[wilsond]

Brilliant news,keep up the good work!

[BobD Volunteer]

Well done Dave. It will continue to improve I'm sure.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob.. I'm hoping so 👍

[Fastbeat]

Thats really good news

[Maura5]

Great news 👍 Were you in permanent AF before?

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Maura5]

Hiya.... No, it was paroxysmal.

[Alann996]

Great news Dave long may it continue!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Alann996]

Thank you 😊

[Morzine]

That’s good news and it encourages the rest of us who are due to have it done in the future.....

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Morzine]

I'm hopeful that's the case 👍

[Slim2018]

Glad it’s going so well. I had four weeks of permanent flutter, then ablation then two days feeling like I had a truck go over me then permanent fibrillation started as a by product of the ablation. Two more weeks of that then catheter Cardioversion (think my Consultant has seen as much of my groin as my wife has) and come Friday it will be four weeks of normal rhythm. Some good days some a bit less fun but having the Kardia makes all the difference. The moment you think “OMG its back” click on it and Normal for Norfolk. Early days and being new to all this at 62 and fit, just assumed quick ablation and job done. Not so. I also discovered you do need to tell the DVLA and insurers if you have Ablation. This forum is a great site, makes me feel in relative terms how lucky I have been and there are ways of managing a normal lifestyle

[Hidden]

Excellent news!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[Brizzy5000]

I'm now 6 months clear of AF, I too have had some eptopics and palpitations, I have found that taking magnesium turate has seemed to calm things down.

Hope you continue well in your recovery

[Becksagogo]

Well done Dave. Carry on carrying on and you'll be recovered in no time!

[Gincalpe]

Good news and pleased it is going well as I am having the same early on in the New Year.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Gincalpe]

You will be glad when it's over but it will be worth it im sure 👍

[missyf323]

Hi Dave

Many thanks for the update and sharing your story; much appreciated.

I am in week 3 and after a not so good week 2 feel different today- overall energized and 🤞🏻less arrhythmia on the horizon.

Keep sharing- your successand attitude is both encouraging and optimistic!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to missyf323]

Thank You I will... Sounds like you are on the mend 👍 well done.

[GordonS]

Great to hear that your doing well Dave, long may it continue. You are doing all the right things and giving it the best shot at success

[djbgatekeeper in reply to GordonS]

Thanks Gordon, how are you?

[GordonS in reply to djbgatekeeper]

Ok thanks I will post soon

[lwm1198]

I know what you mean about feeling like a truck hit you...for two weeks after ablation I swore I'd never do that again, but 5 weeks out, a different story. Only one episode and with cutting back on alcohol I think it's going to last! Feeling fortunate to have chosen the procedure over continuing on expensive Multaq.

[Kevwray]

Great to hear things are good for you - I had catheter ablation on August 29th & am feeling pretty much as i was before AF struck last year. last few weeks of Apixaban & then hoping for green light & goodbye to AF !

[Slim2018]

And good to see you’re a biker too, albeit it not a sit up and cruise one like mine, hence Slim which is my Harley model not my physique

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Slim2018]

Yes I've had bikes for 35 years on and off... Currently on a Z1000sx Kwaka... Take care and best wishes.

[emilyboom]

Great news! Keep up progress.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to emilyboom]

Thanks ... You too 👍