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10 days post ablation !

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Hi everyone

Well.....I had my ablation 10 days ago, and for the first 7 days at home, I did nothing apart from reading and watching TV, as BobD “instructed “ 😉😊

I was relieved to get rid of the dressing on my groin wound, after a couple of days......and the bruising is fading quite well now. I do have a small lump at the site of the catheter insertion, but my EP told me that may happen, and it’s completely normal, so I’m not unduly worried about it.

The thing I’m quite pleased about at the moment: I’ve had no AF episodes at all since having the ablation.....again my EP said I probably would still have some AF, over the coming few months while everything heals inside .....and although I’m sure that the fact I’ve been getting plenty of rest, is a big factor , when I tell you that before ablation I was getting episodes every couple of days, each one lasting around 12 hours.....you’ll understand why I’m feeling pretty upbeat (pardon the pun 😄)

I’m pottering around a little bit now....although I can’t walk very fast or far.....due to a slight pulling sensation at the top of my leg where the catheter was inserted.

Still extremely early days, I’m aware......but so far so good !

I’ve got to have a CT coronary angiogram on November 11th.....and I’m pleased to read that it doesn’t involve any messing around in the groin area this time !

I’ll put another post on here in a couple of weeks .....let you know how I’m going on 😊

Bye for now folks

Jan x

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IanMK

Glad to hear it’s all going well, Jan. Do take care not to become complacent and overdo things; it’s easy to do - I know from personal experience. All good now though.

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bookartfan in reply to IanMK

Thank you Ian 👍🏻😊

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fabjabfab

So pleased to hear this 😊

I hope your brilliant recovery continues. Plenty of tea and biscuits.

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LordGabriel

Sounds very positive and thanks for telling us! ❤️

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wilsond

Great news ,keep up the good work! Xx

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Morzine

Good for you. Take it easy. Even when you start going out and feeling well think of the dear ol heart still healing, it takes time

Sue

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bookartfan in reply to Morzine

Thanks Sue .....baby steps 😊

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Easternmost

Hi,

I had my ablation 6 days ago and have also done very little this week except read and watch television. A few light household chores, but feel a bit shaky quite quickly, so not much. I’m trying to get my confidence up to go for a short walk, as I am due back at work in a week and feel a way off that still at the moment!

Best wishes.

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bookartfan in reply to Easternmost

Hi

So you’re about a week or so behind me ! Must admit, the only housework I’ve done so far, is load the washing machine.....then transferred to the tumble dryer.....followed by a tiny bit of ironing 😊

I get what you’re saying, about confidence to go outside.....it will come , don’t worry !

Blimey, back at work in a weeks time !! Sounds very premature ! Then again, I’m retired, so no real demands on my time.

As everyone on this forum says......don’t rush ....you don’t want to take 2 steps forward then 3 steps backward at this stage 😊

Best wishes

Jan x

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Easternmost in reply to bookartfan

Hi Jan,

It’s lovely to compare notes isn’t it? I will maybe venture outside today as the sun is shining.

I’m sure our energy will gradually return - I think it’s the whole build up to the procedure as well as the physical recovery from it.

Do take care of yourself and best wishes for the future x

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tillymcgilly

I too had an ablation (two in fact for AF and Flutter) 10 days ago. I am pretty much back to normal... was not told to rest after the initial few days! Just been walking in the hills and a bit of gardening today - feel fine but still on flecanide For a month and bisoprolol until I see consultant. Did anyone else leap back to normal? Hope I’m not going to regret it..!

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bookartfan in reply to tillymcgilly

Hi Tilly

Wow ! Just goes to show....we all seem to get varying advice about rest and recovery 😯

Hill walking and gardening are definitely off the agenda for me !! Don’t overdo it.....you don’t want to be 2 steps forward and 3 back again !!

I’ve been told to ease myself in gently, and listen to my body !

Look after yourself 😊

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