My 1st Ablation

[Miapotsie19]

I have been dealing with A-fib symptoms for 5 years I'm only 41 I have multiple other health conditions that I have been dealing with and needless to say I am scared out of my mind about my ablation on Friday April 19th 2019. I have no parents no siblings and I feel so alone. I have an amazing husband but he works a lot and he's gone a lot my children are grown and I feel like a burden whenever I call them. I know that this ablation is supposedly a simple common procedure but the thought still drives me crazy I feel like I should be seeing some good buys because what if I don't wake up I know I've had harder surgeries in this and I've overcome what are two things this is my heart right? I feel like my faith should always pull me through I turn there's parts of me that feels like it's just time for me to leave this world my dad wasn't but 9 years older than me when he passed away. I'm scared.

[jeanjeannie50]

Bless you, what you are feeling right now it totally normal before having an ablation. Afterwards you will wonder why you were so anxious.

I've had three and I can promise you that if they were so dreadful I would never have had a second or third one. Just think how much better you are likely to be feeling afterwards.

I've heard someone on this forum say that they'd far rather have an ablation than a root filling at the dentists and you know I believe that is true.

Jean

[Miapotsie19 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you! I'm just tired of being hopeful that "this is it! This will make you better and get your life back" and then.. Nothing changes. I really hope that this IS IT! That it works!

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Miapotsie19]

I understand your feelings but please understand that recovery is just another long road. You may not feel good for a while as it takes three months at least and sometimes six or more for the heart to fully heal and recover. Don't worry and pease go to AF Association webisite and read the fact sheets on preparing for and recovering from ablation which I am sure will put your mind at rest.

[Miapotsie19 in reply to BobD]

Thank you!

[meadfoot]

It's so awful feeling such despair and lacking in hope for a good future. However you will have a good future and you will feel better. Way too soon to be thinking about leaving this world you will have some very good times ahead. You are low and concerned which is understandable pending an procedure but you will prevail. You are not alone we all understand on this site. Keep your chin up. X

[Lien-Ju]

Good evening from France Mia, I have been diagnosed when I was 22. I've had my 1st ablation 5 months ago and it was the best decision I could make. Today, I feel better than ever, less anxious, more focus on the present and above all, more ALIVE. I understand that you are scared, I was scared too but keep in my that recovery is a long process. Like most of the people on this forum you will have to listen carefully your body and be conscious that if you feel alone, you can come here on this forum and talk to these incredible people who are in the battle with you.

I can assure you, you'll feel better.

Best regards, Julien

[djbgatekeeper]

Best wishes for Friday, you will be fine and it's over before you know it 👍 Not knowing what to expect is the worst bit.