I'm still in Leeds hospital eating toast at the moment...asked for 2 slices and cornflakes ...im so hungry...
Anyway what I remember Mr Graham saying, I was still out of it, is the AF ablation was a success, he put a line in for flutter and he induced the atrial tachy zapped it but will probably need a touch up. I am over the moon as the scar tissue from my ASD caused him issues but he managed to get in and I was more than prepared I would need a second shot at it. it's all a step in the right direction.
o was told by the nurse I was staying in but Dr Graham said I could go but it was too late as my other half had left and opened a beer so stayed here.
I'm getting all sorts of weird pains in my neck, shoulder and back...is this normal? I had a General Anaesthetic.
love to all xxxx
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After three ablations I never experienced any pains like you describe. I would just mention it to the nurse in charge. You may just have lay in an awkward position during the ablation and if they cardioverted your heart during the procedure - well that powerful shock is enough to strain anything!
So pleased all went well. You will of course mention your pains to your nurse. I had all sorts of pains after my last ablation which was under GA but none after my previous 2 which were sedation.
Fantastic that your doing well. I had pains in my neck and back to. Unfortunately I have now got pneumonia grr lots of it going about and I am now on antibiotics. Rest and rest so pleased for you.
Great, I bet you feel pleased with yourself now! I had pains like yours but put it down to two cardioversions during ablation. Be prepared to feel deflated when the excitement and drugs have worn off but with a good sleep you'll soon be enjoying your new self 😀
Pleased to hear all went well. You will hurt in many places I don't doubt all of which sound normal after a gruelling procedure and lying still for hours on end. Don't be tempted to start doing too much too soon no matter how well you may feel in coming days, your heart has had a bashing and needs gentleness in the coming weeks.
Great news. Encouraging to hear that Lee Graham did the procedure. I'd already thought that if I ever need an ablation I'd probably go to him. Have a lovely rest 💐
I felt pain in my shoulder and neck when my phrenic nerve was stimulated- I was awake for my ablation and have rotator cuff problems (too many extreme support strokes from my wild water kayaking days). My neck and shoulder were stiff for a few days. Your pain may have similar origin but, as Jean says, best to check it out with the nurse .
Hi All, I'm home now. Still have the pains but they said it was due to been laid on the slab for 5 hours, so I'm happy with that. just sent my other half for a salad sandwich and cream bun from the bakers I'm Sooo greedy since the op.
On a serious note I'm having lots of wierd missed beats and bumps please could you confirm this is totally normal, it is stressing me a bit, my Kardia says 58bpm but unclassified.... looks free of AF but lots of extra beats then missed ones. xxxx
Don't worry as long as you feel ok, my Kardia recordings looked quite mad after my ablation - because my heart was mad 😡 - best not to look at Kardia if you can resist it........
Pleased that is done - I am 11 days after ablation and I just take a couple of paracetamol when I feel uncomfortable. If you have concerns about the pains speak to the arrythmia team at the hospital you had it done. Your heart and groin need time to recover so get plenty of rest. I have decided not to keep checking my heart rhythm as it will vary after the ablation while the heart heals so it is best not to get stressed about it.
My follow up is at the end of May - they leave it a long time in Liverpool so most of the healing is done and the heart having the occasional AF has settled. It is then easier for them to assess if there is a need for another ablation to fill the gaps.
Good to hear that you are home and recovering well. It's always nice to hear positive news on this site and to see the support fellow AF sufferers give to each other.
Glad it's all gone well. I'm interested to hear you've had an ASD repair. I have a friend who gets frequent episodes of AF and believes that as she had heart surgery- I think for an ASD- as a child her atrium is 'too baggy'for ablation. Her PIP is no longer helping and and she had a cardioversion 3 days ago. Was your EP reluctant to do it or just thought it may be tricky because of our previous surgery.
Glad to hear it all went well, mysterious bumps, skips are all part of the recovery, had mine done May 2018, still get the odd eptopic beats which use to send me into a bit of panic but since taking Magnesium Turate they have reduced greatly and No AF at all so well worth the discomfort.
Glad to hear it went well! As others have said, your heart will be ‘bumpy’ for a bit. It’s been through some major messing about! Take it easy, rest, indulge and give everything time to heal. You mentioned the doc told you that you’d likely need a 2nd one for a touch-up. Did they give you a time frame for that?
So good to hear you’re ok & all went well. I felt like I was wearing a coathanger for quite a while. Make sure you rest & take things very easy for a few months. It all takes time, but worth it in the end. Great news.
My ablation took place 3 weeks ago and I am still having a myriad of aches and pains, mostly in back. They feel like spasms but move around. Hang in there.
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