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Had my ablation on Monday

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Hi everyone, I had my ablation on Monday. I had been so scared about it despite reading all the posts on here for months.In my opinion the worst bit is lying still for 4 hours after the procedure. I can’t get over how complicated the equipment is and how talented and clever the EP’s are.Even if my procedure is not successful in the long term, I have already had two days in rhythm, and that is so wonderful.

I am following all the advice you lovely people have put on line, and having read some of the posts, my husband is fully on board at not letting me do anything, so today was devoted to Eastbourne tennis and next week Wimbledon starts. How lucky is that?

I haven’t posted on here before, but will definitely do so again.Thank you for all your posts.

Sue

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Harfly

Glad it is over for you and yes lying still can be difficult. Make sure you rest, rest and perhaps more rest. All the best 👍

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BobDVolunteer

Glad you have got the message.The slower the recovery the longer it lasts.

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Eirecara

Best wishes Sue☘️

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Morzine

Great that’s the way to do it, feet up and watch the tennis!

Yes I agree the after bit lying there is the hard bit....

Don’t push yourself over these next few months, it’s wise to ere on caution....

I’m five months after op now.....even at three months I had some days I fekt I had no energy and it’s important to not push it..I wish you well....

Sue

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Brizzy5000

Glad to hear all went well, I agree the peace of having a normal beating heart is amazing, for me it's over a year now and still beating normally, so fingers crossed it the same for you.

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Ppiman

Best of luck, Sue. I’m two weeks ahead of you. Mine was for persistent atrial flutter which has left my heart rather weakened and in need of re-strengthening, but I’m still feeling very positive. I had a very bad breakthrough of what turned out to be atrial fibrillation last Friday, but since that, all has been well - even if feeling fragile is the norm for now.

I’d give it a fortnight of rest and then slowly build up according to how you feel.

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wilsond

Best wishes Sue,good news xxx

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emsling

Thanks for the info and wishing you a speedy successful Recovery.

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lovetogarden

That's great news. Glad the procedure is behind you now and you're taking it easy!

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AIW58

I had mine 3months ago. All good so far so I hope you have a smooth recovery too. Enjoy the tennis- what good timing. 😀

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Turquoise19

Thx again Sue, for your extensive reply, thought I would reply direct v in someone else's post. My BP was a bit up again yesterday, now off the bisoprolol, as directed by the EP so hope I can stabilise that. Also self medicating with Magnesium taurate that I read about on here, and Beet Root N.O tabs that help oxygenate the blood.

Guess I'll have to still watch n wait over the next year. GP review on Weds.

Let me know how it all goes for u, hernia and AF.

Is this your first ablation too , as u had it for longer, maybe more paroxysmal? Mine jumped to persistent within a month or so.

Anyways day 3, n still ok, just a bit groggy n had a couple of migraines, woke without one today !

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Flossie72 in reply to Turquoise19

This was my first ablation, and yes I had paroxysmal AF. At first my bouts were quite short and infrequent. For the last two years I have had several episodes which meant I had to be hospitalised, the last one at Christmas was for 5 days, and I am very symptomatic and resistant to the drugs. I was cardioverted then and put forward for ablation.

In fact I had a bad night last night with loads of strange sensations in my chest. It seems to be subsiding slowly, so I think it is just part of the blanking period. My pulse stayed really steady throughout so I don't think its anything to worry over, it just means I feel drained today. I suspect I shall be retiring early tonight!

Hope you are still doing well.

Sue

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Turquoise19

Sorry to hear that Sue, I didn't sleep well last night either, some flutteriness, but not for long N yes still steady around 65bpm. May need BP meds increase tho, as that's a bit up for me since stopping the Bisoprolol,

Yes one day at a time, so grateful I can take 4 weeks now to rest.

Hope u are able to take it easy as u can too ?

X Wendy

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