6 Month Post Ablation / Holiday Take 2

[Ianp66]

Hi all, Just a quick post after my ablation in April.

6 months now, flashes by you hardly notice it, a short blip after the Cardioversion I had to have in lanzarote in July but alls going well. Been in NSR since and walking a good 2 miles a day and swimming every other without issue and dropped a bit more weight which I thinks helped.

Having a 5 day hop in Calpe in Spain, and so far so good, everything crossed 😂.

I do feel much better in myself, happier, less stressed and much more settled than the constant bouts of AF which haunted me.

For me the Op was a success even if it doesn't last forever, it means I sleep better, can walk without feeling tired all day, have a cheecky glass of lager, which I tried and can now have without instant AF like it used to induce.

Still on 2.5mg bisoprolol which is until I see Dr Murray in 2020 for another check, but according to my monitors the ticker is behaving itself and I do hope to get off it eventually, best decision I made personally and it feels like I have my life back .

Hope your all well and the pic sends some cheer to the gloomy UK picture I've seen on the news.

[UnaY66]

Absolutely thrilled for you it's a year now for me 28 this month and I ve had the best year ever back in Freeman 20 Jan for a check up - havnt had a glass of wine in 2 and a half years now just so worried it comes back maybe one day x

[Ianp66 in reply to UnaY66]

Good to hear your doing well too Una, it's what we all think I suppose isn't it but it's not stopping me living life now, and I was terrified first beer, was sat there like a rabbit in headlights for hours after, but all good, and it's something I don't have all time but a one off treat, keep in touch and hope it goes well, I think my checkup is in late Jan as well, if I don't speak before have a lovely Xmas and New year x

[7164 in reply to Ianp66]

Lanp66

Love your entry. Life back, sleeping and the odd beer!!

I am so jealous. Awaiting an ablation and so so hopeful

Rod

[Ianp66 in reply to 7164]

Hope it goes as well as mine 👍

[rosyG]

great news- don't risk the alcohol though!!

[Ianp66 in reply to rosyG]

So far so good and good only had two small 4% bottles, can't stop living but I hear you.

[Padayn01]

Delighted for you, can I just ask was it just one ablation you had?

[Ianp66 in reply to Padayn01]

It was mate yes, a complicated one at Freeman under DR Murray, new mapping system and method, for them anyway. Over 6.5 hours on table but staff were exemplary, and can't speak highly enough of Steven Murray, a decent guy and very transparent and caring.

[BobD Volunteer]

Great to read that. Well done.

[Ianp66 in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob, been seeing some of the projects on your FB page, hope your doing well after your Op, business as usual looks like for you mate 👌

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Ianp66]

We have a few things going on for sure and although the boys don't let me do so much these days I'm still in charge of engines.

[CDreamer]

Excellent news, very encouraging and long may it last. Enjoy your holiday.

[Ianp66 in reply to CDreamer]

Thanks CD, we fight don't we, then enjoy the clear skies.

Hope your well and things settling a bit.

Ian.

[CDreamer in reply to Ianp66]

Thanks Ian - much better day today, thank you. AF is the ultimate roller coaster ride!

[7164 in reply to CDreamer]

Cd

Amen to that

[Hidden]

Excellent news Ian, pleased to hear that things are going well for you, long may it continue.....

[Ianp66 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flapjack, making the most of it and hoping long may it reign, hope your well.

Ian.

[Shcldavies]

Thank you, the more good news stories the better

[jeanjeannie50]

So pleased for you Ian and also a little envious of your being AF free. Long may you stay in sinus rhythm.

Jean

[Ianp66 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean, I wish we could all have the same fortune after an op, hope your good, sorry for delay been sat in sun, back to the storms tomorrow unfortunately,

Ian.

[wilsond]

Great news keep up the good work! Lovely photo...jealous!!!

[Ianp66 in reply to wilsond]

Sorry for late reply, I know its been just what I needed after this car crash TV year, hope your well.

Ian.

[wilsond in reply to Ianp66]

Enjoy! Yes Im fine thanks x