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Yesterday’s ablation

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Thank you to everyone that sent me good wishes for yesterday’s ablation. It really was like déjà vu as it was my fifth visit to the same cath lab in just over 2 years. I had the same anaesthetist that I had for the previous 2 procedures and a lot of the same nurses and technicians so It was like a catch up with old friends.

My EP said that even though it was a touch up he did a lot of burning once again. They had even better technology than they had last time and the pictures my EP showed me on his phone were quite amazing. I’ve had a headache and last night had the zigzagging ocular aura (last time it was 3 or 4 days before that showed up). Once again my oesophagus feels quite inflamed and it hurts to breathe deeply. A physio has been in and given me breathing exercises to do each hour for the next two weeks. I’m looking forward to having a good sleep in my own bed tonight hopefully. It was hard to sleep last night with all the monitors, a drip, BP checks every 2 hours, a doctor coming to take blood at 4.45 then another blood test around 6.30.

I’ve had lunch(turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, peas and cauliflower cheese, followed by a pineapple mousse). I’m waiting for the ward doctor to come and see me again soon. She’ll let me know if I can go home this afternoon.

Here’s a photo of my view. If you look closely between the trees you can see one of the city buildings (the city is 16 km away)

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Aus19 profile image
Aus19

Sincerely hope it works! I like your tree-lined view. I’m not too fussed about oracular auras, however. Very disorienting. Here’s to a speedy recovery.

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Kaz747 in reply toAus19

Thanks - I meant to say that so far so good with the heart

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Aus19

Stupid autocorrect. That should have been “ocular” auras. Oracular ones might be all right.

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Kaz747 in reply toAus19

😃

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Maura5

Glad to hear it went well 🙏 for success x

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Kaz747 in reply toMaura5

Thanks Maura

Sending my best wishes for your recovery, kaz! Glad you have such a beautiful view. 💕😻💐

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Thanks Nella

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meadfoot

I so hope this ablation does the Trick and you are free from all this once and for all. Take care and here's to a bright future. Best wishes 😊

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Kaz747 in reply tomeadfoot

Thanks Meadfoot

Everything sounds good! Good luck with your recovery 👍

Hospital food sounds pretty good!!

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Kaz747 in reply to

Thank you and yes, the hospital food is really good here. And the staff are amazing- I always feel very well cared for.

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pottypete1

Glad it seems to have gone well.

Don’t forget that to give it the best chance you must now rest as much as you can in the next couple of weeks.

Pete

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Kaz747 in reply topottypete1

Thanks Pete. I will.

All looking good Kaz and it sounds like you are being well looked after! You know the rules.....all the best 😉

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Kaz747 in reply to

Yep, I’m a veteran- I know the rules - rest, rest, rest 😴. Thank you

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BobDVolunteer

Glad it all went well Kaz. You'll be as much a veteran as myself soon. It's nice when you know what to expect and do though. Well done.

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Kaz747 in reply toBobD

Indeed. My EP said yesterday when he saw me after the ablation “I don’t want to see you in the cath lab again”. I told him that I didn’t want to see him there either ever again 😃

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avma in reply toKaz747

😄

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jeanjeannie50

I'm pleased to hear that all went well Kaz. How are you feeling today, apart from slightly sore?

Jean

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Kaz747 in reply tojeanjeannie50

Not too bad at the moment Jean. My heart is beating beautifully. My worst pain has been my my oesophagus- as long as I don’t end up with gastritis (or pericarditis) like last time I’ll be happy.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply toKaz747

Will keep my fingers crossed for you Kaz and wish you a speedy recovery. Perhaps just eat soft food for while to allow your oesophagus to heal. x

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Kaz747 in reply tojeanjeannie50

I’m having homemade pumpkin soup for dinner (I made and froze some last week).

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C66t in reply toKaz747

That is great to hear Kaz Im delighted for you. Sleep well tonight and I hope and pray you have a smooth recovery. No pericarditis pg I know how that feels💕🌻🌼🌹🌸😊

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Kaz747 in reply toC66t

Thank you. I had a good sleep (7 1/2 hours). 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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SpritzerAce

Hi there! Hope the are recovering well. 🤗

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Kaz747 in reply toSpritzerAce

Yep at home, in bed with a cuppa. Thanks

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checkmypulse

Really pleased it's going well and you renewed 'old' friendships! I was 'looking' out for your progress due to the March 29 'link'. I'm glad you didn't get 'bumped' like we have been! Keep well.

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Kaz747 in reply tocheckmypulse

Yes - I see it’s “no deal”. I saw a few funny cartoon today. I’ll have to see if I can find it and share it.

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Dawsonmackay

You are describing exactly my ablation three weeks ago. Home cooked food helps as well as your own bed. Make sure you are a couch potato for ten days.

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Kaz747 in reply toDawsonmackay

That’s the plan 😉 Look after yourself too

Pleased to hear you're through it and have plans for the recovery. Wishing you all the best as always x

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Kaz747 in reply tojedimasterlincoln

Thanks Jedi!

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Tantaanna

Wow Fifth in two years and I thought three ablations in two years was a lot. Seems to be I remember you writing about your previous ablation- when was that?

Wishing you to be well soon

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Kaz747 in reply toTantaanna

Thank you. It was only 4 ablations. The other time in the cath lab was for a planned ablation and I was knocked out and my EP cut into my groin, ready to go but then the cardiologist overseeing the transoesophageal echocardiogram said “no stop, there’s a blood clot”. So I was brought around and sent home for a few weeks whilst the clot dissolved.

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irene75359

Keeping everything crossed that this works for you, you really have been through the mill. Long may your heart beat beautifully! x

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Kaz747 in reply toirene75359

Thanks Irene. I’m amazed how well I’m feeling today so I’m hoping that’s a positive sign.

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AIW58

I missed this post or I would've wished you well. Really hope this ablation is a success. You had a busy post 'op' night. I was left alone. Although at 02.00 went to the loo, looked at my phone and started a 2hr messaging stint with my daughter in Oz. (We have a group chat and my husband woke up to see 120 messages!! 😂) She's on the Gold Coast where do you live?

Hope you're feeling ok.

Love the BTTF/Brexit picture, v funny.

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Kaz747 in reply toAIW58

Yes it was a busy night. I’m feeling pretty good today, far better than after my last ablation. I’m in Perth. Your daughter lives in a lovely part of Oz.

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AIW58 in reply toKaz747

Oh good glad to know you're feeling ok. She finds the GC climate a bit too much in the summer but enjoys her job and has friends there so reluctant to move.

Hope your recovery continues smoothly

😊

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Redders

So glad all went well Kaz. Your hospital food and after care sounds a lot better than where I had my 3 ablations. Lovely view as well. Take care.

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Kaz747 in reply toRedders

Thank you. The food is great there. My EP said I’d be his VIP patient that day and I think I was given the best room in the CCU. The CCU and ICU were quieter than I’ve ever seen them so the nurses, doctors and catering staff were very attentive. We had some wonderful conversations.

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grandmadogs

Very pleased it all went well. It sounds as if they have taken very good care of you. Look after yourself.

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Kaz747 in reply tograndmadogs

Thank you. I am enjoying taking it easy and watching Netflix.

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avma

Hey Kaz,

I read also your other posts.

So this was your 5th, but your 4th ablation? 1 SVt, 1 MAT, 1 Atrial flutter and now 1 Afib? And always under GA, except the one where they didn’t ablate,the first SVt was the one under sedation?

I hope this will be your last one and that you indeed you will never have to see a cath lab again 👍🤗.

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Kaz747 in reply toavma

Yes - 5 times in the cath lab. One time, when they didn’t ablate anything, was because they found a blood clot in my heart. The first ablation for SVT was under sedation. That was a horrid experience and wasn’t successful - the EP said it was too dangerous to continue after 4 hours and that we’d try again in 6 months. The next 3 ablations were under GA. Now 3 days after the last ablation I’m feeling great.

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avma

So you had 3 successful ablations for 3 different arrhythmia: svt, mat and atrial flutter and all under GA. Nice!

And now the 4th one for afib also under GA and you’re feeling good so soon after the ablation, then surely this one will be a success too! 👍. You have a great EP!

And all this was in a period of time of 1 year or 2 years?

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Kaz747 in reply toavma

The SVT was initially diagnosed nearly 3 years ago. Yes I have a wonderful, caring EP.

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