6hr Ablation.. Check

[Ianp66]

Well had the ablation 9.30am at Freeman Newcastle today and all I can say is wow .

Had Stephen Murray do the necessary and what a nice guy, and true professional . Took 6 hours which I didn't expect, with a new mapping system seemingly since I last spoke to him. The guy who was the tech for the mapping system was in on op for some reason,and the whole team in the cath lab still patient and friendly answering questions after 5 or so hours can't be faulted ,contending with me wide awake seemingy after massive doses of happy juice asking loads of questions and watching the mapping and of my heart etc 😂, very impressed (on the team not the happy juice) I think . Got to say didn't experience that much pain, had worse at dentist ! nothing like I thought it would be, and they all cheered when I went into NSR well into the Cryoablation, I instantly felt it, no shocks/paddle , just seemingly super consistent heart rate.

Been on ward since 4pm , had a cuppa and sandwich, feel good just chest a tiny bit sore, stitch out of groin, all good, looking forward to some sleep.

Home tomorrow and realise no matter how good I feel its do nothing for week or two see how it plays out.

Anyone thinking of ablation! / sedation or scared by it, don't be, I was very worried, and tbh would go for it tomorrow again if I need to and I'm no hero, it really isn't that bad at all trust me .

Thanks for all messages of support and kindness always found in here, it really has helped me focus and gave me comfort . Il keep you all updated with progress, and no doubt I have some rocky days ahead I'm under no illusions , but so glad it's over with and take my chance of getting some normal life back .

[Hidden]

Not “or two”......definitely 2 weeks!! Well done, get some sleep

[BobD Volunteer]

Well done and thanks for such a positive report. I hope it helps others waiting for their ablations. Now rest for at least two weeks not one or two please. and read our Recovery fact Sheet on a daily basis till you could win Mastermind on it as you specialist subject..

[Ianp66 in reply to BobD]

Will do thanks Bob 👍

[Kellyjelly]

Brilliant news!!!!!! I’m so pleased to hear it’s all over and you are out the other side 😊 sounds like you had a fantastic team.

I really am so pleased it’s all over after all your waiting.

Hope you get a good sleep. Take good care and wishing you an easy and swift recovery 😊

[Ianp66 in reply to Kellyjelly]

Thanks Kelly doing good 👍

[Kaz747]

Glad to hear all went well. Enjoy your rest!

[Ianp66 in reply to Kaz747]

Thanks Kaz

[UnaY66]

Proud of you - enjoy your life now - I've never looked back just back in Freeman 14 may for check up x

[Ianp66 in reply to UnaY66]

Thanks Una, great to hear and hopefully be reporting the same in 3 and 6 months, thanks for your support over past year x

[jerseygirl49]

Well done, v pleased it has all gone so well - now rest!

[jeanjeannie50]

Great to hear that all went well Ian. Please keep us informed of your progress.

Jean

[Ianp66 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean, doing good so far a bit shocked how well I actually feel, will do.

[KazDD]

Great news, glad it went well. Must have been very interesting watching and hearing what was going on. That would have interested me but the happy juice worked so well I was asleep for the most part, just brief episodes of wakefulness.

Rest, rest and a bit more rest now.

All the best

Kaz

[Ianp66 in reply to KazDD]

Thanks Kaz, was so comfortable with them being so nice it wasnt anything like I expected.

[CDreamer]

Excellent - see we weren’t lying! Wishing you speedy recovery and long lasting NSR.

Best wishes CD

[Ianp66 in reply to CDreamer]

Thanks CD, you were right about it not being anything like as bad as it thought, thanks for all support over the year. Il keep updates coming hopefully all positive.

[Hidden]

Great news! Hope your recovery is quick and easy! 👍

[rothwell]

Hi

So pleased for you and hope it works well. Maybe I can now move up Stephen Murray 's list as been waiting for 10 months. Also pleased to hear that they have a new mapping system which should help as this will be my second ablation. 6 hours seems a long time...was that because of the new mapping system?

[Ianp66 in reply to rothwell]

They seemed to spend a long time mapping so presume it was, was trying to take it all in but a lot going on to be honest. He's a lovely guy and the cath lab staff couldn't be better very caring.

[Ianp66 in reply to rothwell]

Won't be disappointed, he's definitely on his game and such a nice guy. Yes the new kit and the procedure was different seemingly with more work and mapping with work on parts they don't usually do, said its higher rate of success.

[Jupiter33]

Pleased everything went well for you Ian. Time to rest up and do nothing for a few weeks.

[Ianp66 in reply to Jupiter33]

Thank you.

[rothwell]

Thanks....I agree he is a really pleasant guy...always smiling....Ill just have to be a patient patient while I await my ablation....onwards and upwards for you. Thanks for posting your experience.

[meadfoot]

Well done you, was thinking of you yesterday and wondering how things were. Thank you for your update and so pleased all went well and is well. The usual rest, rest and rest more applies now as you already know. Keep us updated. Best wishes. X

[Ianp66 in reply to meadfoot]

Thanks MF, appreciate all your support while I was quaking over past weeks, months, just gotta get past my temptation to keep moving 😂x

[meadfoot in reply to Ianp66]

You toughed it out and prevailed. The resting bit, well take advantage of it while you can as once you are back to full fitness it will be all go again but without the threat of heart faffing about. Yay. X

[Finvola]

Sounds great Ian - now to put your feet up, rest and recover. Best wishes.

[Ianp66 in reply to Finvola]

Thank you, hopefully on right track now 👍

[irene75359]

Never having had an ablation I read other members' accounts avidly and I am so pleased that everything went so well for you. And a super-friendly team must be the icing on the cake. Please come back during your recovery and let us know how you are. Best wishes.

[Ianp66 in reply to irene75359]

Honesty it isn't nowhere near as bad as your mind makes it, if you have the chance go for it, especially if it involves a team like Dr Murray and Co.

[Hidden]

Brilliant!

[Ianp66 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks mate, joined the ablation club now fully paid up 😉

[Redders]

Pleased for you Ian onwards and upwards

[Ianp66 in reply to Redders]

Thank you

[ETFCfan]

So pleased everything went well. So interested me as I’ve had a six and a seven hour ablation under GA. Would have been so scared to be awake if I have another but you have put my mind at rest thank you.

[Ianp66 in reply to ETFCfan]

Honestly if I can anyone can, sedation is fine, it's like having a good drink and relaxing at the dentist of that makes sense, really it's nothing to be afraid of.

[dr1813]

Steven Murray is a great guy. I had my ablation at the Freeman 18months ago and like you was very impressed with the standard of care and supportive attitude of all the staff. Follow up appointments with Steve and his staff have also been excellent. Though I still take some meds I’ve been in sinus for well over a year. Long may it continue.

[Ianp66 in reply to dr1813]

He's a nice guy and very on his game, good to hear your doing well 👍

[ijan]

So pleased all went well, even if it did prove to be an epic!

Thanks for posting......its always good to hear of positive, as well as more troublesome, experiences.

Now put your feet up and indulge yourself in some serious relaxation therapy.

[MydogBrandy]

Rest rest rest..... pleased for you x

[Ianp66 in reply to MydogBrandy]

Thank you 👍

[Hidden]

Excellent news! Sounds like you had a really first rate team.

[Ianp66 in reply to Hidden]

Couldn't be better.