Ablation 1 Year anniversary

[djbgatekeeper]

Hi all, just a quick update as tomorrow will be exactly 1 year since my Cryoablation at Liverpool heart and chest hospital. Thankfully all is well now, the recovery was a bit up and down for the first 4 or 5 months but after that I no longer have any symptoms other than a few single palpatations some days.

I still take 2.5mg of bisoprolol each morning but apart from that I am medication free. I go back to hospital for a check up in a couple of weeks but if all stays as is then I will have nothing to report. I know I am lucky and I really appreciate having my life back after a miserable 2018. I was 55 on Wednesday this week and being a quiet person I don't like any fuss, but tomorrow (Saturday) I am having about 25 people to my house for a party...they think it's for my birthday but really for me it's to celebrate the contrast of 1 year ago lying on the slab in hospital scared stiff to being able to enjoy myself today 😉

I am always having a nosey on this forum and wish you all the best, have a great weekend... Catch you all soon, Dave.

[higgy52]

Well done you,

its nice to hear some good news on this forum

[djbgatekeeper in reply to higgy52]

Thanks Higgy I hope you are doing well?

[Jalia]

Long may it continue ! Good luck!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Jalia]

Thank you and you too 😉

[Rebma]

Great Dave. All is well and you stay that way! Always the best. Your friend from the USA.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Rebma]

Thanks Rebma, nice to hear from you, take care and keep in touch 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[Ianp66]

Great to hear Dave, am 5 months in now after the same , had a few rocky bits but doing good, encouraging stuff you doing so well, good news always good to read . Enoy the party mate I know the feeling of lying scared stiff on the slab as you put it, stay well and enoy the party, and many many more, Ian

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Ianp66]

Thanks Ian and you too Sir, after 5 months I was just beginning to think I was getting there so best wishes and look after yourself 👍

[Turquoise19]

Congratulations Dave, hope to be hearing from your body in here in another year 🥰🥰. And Happy Birthday and anniversary.

I am 2months in Weds post ablation N free from the AF. 54 this year, so got it same age as you. I am so hoping the rest of my recovery too will be as smooth AF wise as so far.

Have fun at the party n well done you 😍

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Turquoise19]

Thank you and may your good health long continue 👍

[Hidden]

Great news Dave, have a great weekend end and enjoy yourself. I don't want to be a party pooper but (you know what's coming!) be cautious with the alcohol......all the best!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flapjack, nice to hear from you... My regime of zero alcohol and caffeine continues and always will, cannot risk undoing the good work of the NHS 👍 Have a good weekend mate and keep well.

[Kaz747]

Happy birthday and happy ablation anniversary Dave! That means it’s 1 week tomorrow since I had ablation number 3 as it was exactly 1 week after yours and we had a lot of fun comparing notes. Thankfully since ablation number 4 five months ago I’ve been pretty good too. Enjoy your party! 🎉🎂🎉

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Kaz747]

Great news Karen and thank you for the best wishes, I've been reading your posts so keeping an eye on you 👀 keep up the good work 👍

[Beta44]

Hopefully, many more AF free years to follow.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Beta44]

Hope so thanks 👍

[Pinsy]

Congratulations- great to hear that you are af free - gives me hope - in 2 months in and hoping for the best - have a wonderful party - it does make us appreciate being well

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Pinsy]

Thanks Pinsy, best wishes to you too 😊

[Rubymurray25]

A brilliant read for first thing on a Saturday morning very uplifting; I had mine done 3 months ago and hope I'm in your position in a further 9 months.Have a great party.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Rubymurray25]

Thanks and best wishes to you too 👍

[Morzine]

That’s good new djgatekeeper, ayear gone and good horizons. I’m following you behind, eight months gone......it is as you say a milestone to celebrate as health and normality are things we don’t think about till they are whisked away eh.....

Have a soooper dooooper party,

Sue

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Morzine]

Well said Sue! And thanks I will enjoy today for sure 👍 take care.

[Hidden]

It’s really great news. I’m glad things have worked out so well for you.

[djbgatekeeper]

Thank you and I hope you keep well too 👍

[twishy]

I had my cryoablation at Liverpool heart & chest hospital 3 months ago, Dr Gupta performed it and he's amazing! I am symptom-free now and loving it. Glad for us both djbgatekeeper!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to twishy]

Hi twishy... Sounds like you had the same experience as me... sedation which didn't really sedate 😬... Well worth it in the end though... Take care and thanks for saying hi 👍

[Fastbeat]

Thats great news.Enjoy your party.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Fastbeat]

Thank you 😉

[wilsond]

Congratulations and best wishes for the future!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to wilsond]

Same to you too 😊

[jeanjeannie50]

How lovely to hear that you are so well now Dave. I wish you all the best for a life free of health problems.

Please don't forget to come on this forum and give other people hope of being normal again. We need people on here who have had successful ablations to inspire others.

Jean

[djbgatekeeper in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you Jean, I'm on here at least once a week keeping an eye on everyone 😉 take care.

[Gincalpe]

Time flies I remember your posts at the time and after. Well done it was worth it. Enjoy your party.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Gincalpe]

Thank you and best wishes to you and yours!

[JaneFinn]

SO good to hear, Dave - and congratulations on your anniversary! 🎉 Really given us a boost to hear from you like this 😊

Have a fab party - so much to celebrate! Xxx

[djbgatekeeper in reply to JaneFinn]

Thank you Jane, I hope you are keeping well 😉

[Bikeboy]

Great to hear that Dave

I'm 7 months post cryoablation and had 3 AF episodes lasting 4 hours each. first after 5 days second after 5 weeks and third after 5 months. The last was after a weeks holiday where we had a few drinks every night so I haven't had alcohol since and have been fine touch wood! It was exercise which brought mine on initially - cycling - pleased to say I'm back on the bike and did 85km last weekend which was tough going. Have to admit I felt heart a bit for a few days but not in AF just getting fit again I hope. Age 61. Have a good one.

George

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Bikeboy]

Thanks George, sounds like you are on the right track, yes alcohol was my main trigger so not had a drink for the best part of 25 years! Still miss a beer but not prepared to take the risk after last year ... Have a good weekend mate 👍

[Hilly22]

Lovely post 😊. Enjoy your party and some well-deserved fun xx

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Hilly22]

Cheers Hilly, I hope you are keeping well 😉

[missyf323]

Happy Birthday Dave! Have a wonderful party & yes - celebrating your successful ablation is a great reason to appreciate life as well. Here’s to many more years AFIB free ! Missy

[djbgatekeeper in reply to missyf323]

Thanks missy, I hope you are keeping well 👍😊

[TRheart13]

Wow! Thanks for the update. I’m so glad you are doing well!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to TRheart13]

Thank you and take care 😉

[Lamsie]

Have a great party 🥳 I have my ablation Monday 🥴 hope I’m feeling like you one year on! Best wishes

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Lamsie]

Thanks Lamsie, I wish you the best of luck for Monday, try not to worry as you will DEFINATELY be fine, I was worried sick but the medical professionals are awesome and will do you proud. Take care 😉👍

[Lamsie in reply to djbgatekeeper]

Aww thanks for putting me at ease! I will let you know how I get on lol .... I will be fine, I will be fine, I will be fine lol

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Lamsie]

Lol... That's the attitude .... I look forward to hearing your good news 👍✊😊

[Robinson1]

Happy ablation birthday Dave! My Cryoablation for Afib and Flutter was 2 years and 7 months ago. Just like you, I am 55 and I know I am lucky and I appreciate having my life back. I still take Flecainide (just to be safe and I am OK with that), and Xarealo and all is good

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Robinson1]

Thanks Robinson! Nice to hear you are doing so well and long may it continue, thanks for the best wishes and take care 😉👍

[irene75359]

Reading this late, but hope you had a wonderful party! Best wishes for your continuing good health x

[djbgatekeeper in reply to irene75359]

Thank you, the party was great and best wishes to you too 😊

[Aqua_1]

Fantastic news! All the very best to you!

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Aqua_1]

Thanks and the same to you 😊👍

[bonnie54]

Hi, I am feeling like celebrating too - it is 10 years this month since my rf ablation at John Radcliffe in Oxford and with no drugs at all since the procedure I am still doing well (despite having let my weight creep up again after 2014 until this year) Stress sometime gives me a spell of ectopics but otherwise I still consider myself 95% cured. 😀

[djbgatekeeper in reply to bonnie54]

Wow that's great news! Glad to hear such a success story and long may it continue for you 👌

[Lien-Ju]

Glad you feel better Dave, I hope you enjoyed your party and that you had fun, keep going on.

[djbgatekeeper in reply to Lien-Ju]

Thank you it was great 👍 take care yourself 😉