Post cryoablation

[7164]

Dear all

Six weeks since my paf was treated by cryoablation and I think all going well.i have read the fact sheet and I am getting some short lived palpitations and chest a little tight if I do too much. Anxious of course.

I am 61 years old and not too overweight and no other illnesses.

I would like to go back to work (podiatrist ) but know I not ready yet. I am interested in all of you that have walked this path. When did you feel safe to do some exercise and return to work?Fatigue still an issue.

I do walk and I know we are all different 😊

Any thoughts appreciated

Rod

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Of course we are all different, but I would have thought that after 6 weeks, you should be OK to be back at work. I know podiatrists deal with feet, but speaking as a layman with no personal experience, if your groin wound has healed, strain on your heart should be minimal. Others here may have a different view but I think most Doctors will suggest returning to “light duties” after 2 weeks so 6 weeks should be fine......

[Jajarunner]

I'm at two months and still kn*ckered if I do too much. Not going back for a few more weeks but then I'm a fitness instructor! A very unfit one at the mo!

I suggest starting with a very short day of, say, three hours, perhaps three days per week. That's what I did after 5 weeks hospital with Afib followed by cardioversion last year.

[7164 in reply to Jajarunner]

Jay

Five weeks in hospital!!

I hope to god that this works for you.

Are you getting the palpitations?

I felt fine at two weeks and now at 6 weeks almost feel my heart healing!!

Very strange

Rod

[Jajarunner in reply to 7164]

Well, bit of an exaggeration (spelt wrong!).

It was actually 2.5 weeks in hospital; 1.5 weeks at home in a virtual drugged up coma; given a different drug which caused me to be rushed to hospital in ambulance unconscious; 1.5 more weeks in hospital, then finally they decided to do a cardioversion (like I told them all along!).

Then they did the same in March! Refused to cardiovert again! but I was at least at home (still drugged up like a zombie) the whole 5.5 weeks this time - and I recovered so much quicker, back cycling after 4 weeks.

But thank you very much for your good wishes. means a lot

[7164 in reply to Jajarunner]

Do you think it is safe to cycle/exercise at this point. Will it disturb the scar tissue formation?

Just had a walk on the beach. Tired ?

Longer road to recovery than you think

[Jajarunner in reply to 7164]

I've just posted about my two month recovery (you can search for it. Also I did one month and two weeks are there too) - you will see that I have been a bit impatient so I'm the worse person to ask!

I'd say if you take it easy - very low intensity - and very short and then see how you are the next day. Many on this website seem to suggest totally resting for months, but I don't agree, I think total inactivity is bad for you and hinders healing. It's a balance, isnt it?! Certainly I was told it was safe to run after 48 hours!!! Not that I could, or wanted to!

Are you usually an exerciser or fitness enthusiast?

[7164 in reply to Jajarunner]

I like to cycle a few miles and play golf.

I walk every day but I find that I am tired when I get back.

The idea that after two weeks or so that after an Afib cryo you could be exercising and back to work seems impossible.

I read a research paper that few could go back to their old routine before the two month mark.

I was lucky to get my ablation whilst still Paf and don’t want to ruin it 😊

Rod