Finally had my ablation yesterday

[Cally53]

Had my cryoablation yesterday and all went well. I went into af very quickly into the procedure which meant it only lasted for around 1 hr 15 mins. I have to admit that It wasn't the most pleasant of experiences but not bad enough to put me off going through again if I needed to. The worst part for me was when they had to keep stimulating the phrenic nerve to insure it was working well, it feels like you're being kicked violently in the chest from the inside!

As usual for me after any operation or procedure, my blood pressure dropped a lot during and after but it did eventually get back to near normal and I was discharged after 12 hours.

I have read my discharge notes this morning and was surprised to read that I have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, I have never been made aware of this before. This is apparently what has caused my af.

Am feeling ok this morning apart from a little 'heart ache'. I aim to take it very easy for a couple of weeks now.

[Hidden]

Great news Cally, pleased to hear all went well.........

[Cally53 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Flapjack.

[pottypete1]

Glad it’s all over now for you Cally and it only took 1:15 hours, mine were never less than 5 hours each.

Remember all the advice you will have read on here over the years and make sure you don’t do too much too soon.

Is WPWS going to cause you any more issues?

Pete

[Cally53 in reply to pottypete1]

I think I was very lucky re the length of the procedure. I have no idea about the WPWs, I only know what I have read on the NHS page about it. I will discuss it with my consultant at my 3 month review.

[Jalia]

Good to hear that all went well . Strange that WPW wasn't mentioned to you earlier though.

Wishing you well in your recovery.

[Cally53 in reply to Jalia]

Yes, that's what I think. Thank you for your good wishes.

[Ochg]

Glad to hear it all went well, now to rest, rest and a bit more rest!

Take care, and all the very best for your ongoing recovery.

Best wishes,

Shirley x

[Cally53 in reply to Ochg]

I most definitely will be resting and thank you for your good wishes.

[Cally53 in reply to Ochg]

I hope that you are continuing to recover well.

Cally

[Jay10]

Glad it went ok even if it wasnt a pleasant experience. Take care and I hope it has helped you.

[Cally53 in reply to Jay10]

I really do hope that it helps, thanks Jay10.

[jobristol]

Glad all went ok. Rest, rest and rest!

[Kevinder23]

All the very best wished for you xx

[Fastbeat]

Pleased all went well and its done,now rest, rest, and more rest.

[jerseygirl49]

Glad to read it has all gone well for you Cally53 - now try to take it easy. Sending my very best wishes to you.

[Maggimunro]

Well done you. Have a speedy recovery

[WTID]

I had an ablation in 2011 after being diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome and have been symptom free ever since, hope this is the same for you Cally53.

[Cally53 in reply to WTID]

Thank you. Fingers crossed it will be the same for me.