Three years on ...

[Kaz747]

Yesterday was the 3 year anniversary of my ankle reconstruction construction surgery which means it’s 3 years ago today a nurse, when checking my obs said “Are you feeling okay? Your heart is racing.” They checked me out for possible infections and said, “it’s probably just a reaction to the anaesthetic and should settle down.”

That was the beginning of my heart journey. Since then I’ve been diagnosed with Supra Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT), Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT), Typical Atrial Flutter, Atypical Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation.

This picture came up on my Facebook memories today as I shared it 3 years ago. I was scared of the unknown with my ankle surgery. I had to be totally non weight bearing and in a wheelchair for 3 months. Little did I know that my ankle problem would pale into insignificance and my heart would give me so much grief.

Here’s hoping after my recovery from my 4th ablation in a couple of weeks I’ll be back on track for some ‘normality’ in my life.

Thank you to everyone in this forum for your ongoing support.

[Aus19]

Every person who suffers from this dreadful condition will enjoy that cartoon, Kaz747. It speaks to us all and speaks for us all. Good luck with Ablation Number 4.

[Kaz747 in reply to Aus19]

Thanks. Glad the cartoon is so relatable 😉

[Nugger]

Well that’s crap! Was the ankle op a success?

How many ablations can you have, good luck!

[Kaz747 in reply to Nugger]

Ankle operation was a success- a tendon had torn off the bone so there was no alternative to surgery. I now have restricted movement and osteoarthritis has set in but hey, that’s life.

How many ablations is a good question. Two of mine were for SVT in the right atrium and the last one was for Flutter in the right atrium and the PVI for AF in the left. This time it will be tidying up loose ends for AF mainly in the left.

[Hidden]

Wishing you all the best for the 4th ablation. You've been through so much! I hope that this ablation brings some resolution and normalcy. ❤️ 😻 🥰

[Kaz747 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Nella x

[Angie06]

Hi Kaz, just want to wish you good luck with (hopefully) your last ablation!

I may get a chance to meet you before then as we're leaving UK tomorrow and will be in Perth by the weekend, so may have a chance next week otherwise after the op as I'll be in Perth til Apr 5th.

I'll message you after we arrive, wishing you well. 😎😎

[Kaz747 in reply to Angie06]

Thanks Angie. It will be great to see you beforehand if possible. Looking forward to it xx

[C66t]

Best of luck with no 4💕👍

[Gowers]

Yes, there is always great support on here.

I had plate & screws in my ankle due to a very bad break some 12years+ ago and like you had to use a wheelchair for a while.

So agree with you - af can be diffucult to live with and get under control with either medication or surgery.

As others have told us on this site it can wipe you out the next day or so.

I really admire those who have to go out to work - I retired few years ago but can remember how exhausted I would be feeling in work after a bout of af.

[Kaz747 in reply to Gowers]

I’ve been off work since June. I want to get back because I’m too young to retire. I do worry at times that I won’t be able to cope with the stress and pressure.

[irene75359]

I think most of us divide our life to 'before AF' and 'after AF' and the bereavement for your old drug-free self takes a long time to go. I really hope that this fourth ablation fixes you once and for all. Very best wishes.

[Kaz747 in reply to irene75359]

Thanks Irene

[Kaz747]

I’be sent you a message. Looking forward to meeting you Angie x