ablation

[Canada01]

anyone had complications after ablation ?

[BobD Volunteer]

I think define complications would help there.

I know at least one member has had cardiac tamponade (puncture) but this is very rare. The groin wound can on occasions be painful for a short while and of course all the things we mention in our fact sheet are common.

[Canada01 in reply to BobD]

3 weeks ago after ablation i had peritoneal bleed and arrested i know its a rare complication and my EP said it had never happened to him before iam struggling at the moment to recover as went into hosp active and fit

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Canada01]

That really is unlucky . It takes several months to recover from ablation anyway regardless of any complications so you have a double wammy. Take it easy and don't push yourself. It will come good in the end. I know when I arrested during a cardioversion it was probably three months or more before I started to feel better let alone the cracked ribs from CPR.

[Canada01 in reply to BobD]

thanks Bob its all been a bit scary think i am frustrated feeling this ill at the moment 2 major ops and 2 stays in intensive care and the ablation i suppose you are right, i will try and be patient.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Canada01]

Important to keep a sense of humour. My GP asked me if I was traumatised by my experience. I said "No as I wasn't there at the time and it was somebody else's "OH SHIT! " moment not mine.

[Canada01 in reply to BobD]

😀