Four Months on from Ablation #1

[Sfhmgusa]

So my first ablation took place on the 10 of July and from the outset I suspected it would be at least a two part procedure. I am now booked in for a second procedure on the 20th of November.

My arrhythmia now has a lot more in common with Atrial Flutter than "Normal " Afib. This means that it tends to not respond well (At all) To flecainide, and needs quite a lot (5-8mg) of Bisoprolol to get the rate down from 140-150 bpm to around 100-110. I am currently in NSR and I'm not sure that is being helped or hindered by quite a reduced drug amount. based on just anticoagulant and 1.25mg of bisoprolol and 125mcg of Digoxin

Even though I am a big wimp I am counting the days to the ablation and I believe my cardiologist who tells me that this time he has even greater certainty it will work (Apparently flutter plus new mapping equipment give him very high confidence)

So In preparation I am

Taking lockdown seriously so I do my best to keep Covid free

Making sure I am as hairless as a fish before I go into the procedure

Not thinking it will be a day only procedure I expect to be in overnight

saying I want a general anesthetic not sedation , mainly because of the cardio inversion when they finish

trying to not think of Ablation & afib 24/7

I will keep up the reporting just before and (hopefully) after the procedure

Steve

[Padayn01]

Really hope it works this time Steve so are they going to treat the Atrial flutter this time?

[Sfhmgusa in reply to Padayn01]

They tell me that the flutter will be the target biu they are remapping the left ventricle to see if hey missed any "bits" the first time

[Padayn01 in reply to Sfhmgusa]

Ok cause 4 months is quite early to have a 2nd abalation your heart just healed from the first one, did you have Atrial Flutter prior to your first abalation?

[Sfhmgusa in reply to Padayn01]

I had a very "busy" afib that probably did have flutter mixed in I agree 4 monts seems quick but having been in them I am ready to try to get a dose of normality back in life

[Padayn01 in reply to Sfhmgusa]

I totally agree mate AFIB is a damming condition that makes your life a misery sorry to sound so blunt, but whatever you need to do to get your life back do it, please keep us updated

[KMRobbo in reply to Sfhmgusa]

I had a flutter flutter ablation 4 WEEKS after my afib ablation. Was in right atria.

[BobD Volunteer]

All sounds very positive especially depillitation Steve.

[wilsond]

Hi Steve

Know how you feel. I'm on long waiting list (12 months ) fir both AFib and Flutter ablation

Proff Osman said flutters got high (98%) success rate as it's basically a circuit break.

Hold on tight and get the razor ready !xx

[Boxertwin in reply to wilsond]

can I ask why there is a 12 month waiting list?

[wilsond in reply to Boxertwin]

Just the way it is at University Hospital Coventry and Warwick..used to be 12-18 months (!)

[Shcldavies]

In my experience too much drugs are worse than too little, I would not be too concerned by the low doses your taking. The Docs know best (though they may not get it right first time) and as you have already had an EP study when you had your first ablation, only they know what your condition really is and able to advise on the best way ahead. I can also say from first hand experience that flutter and Flecainide are not always good bed fellows. Looks very positive for you

[Sfhmgusa in reply to Shcldavies]

To be honest I feel a little nervous with the small amount of drugs, it was strangely reassuring to be throwing lots of "Fixes" at the problem, but touch wood less (at present) does seem more

[collywob]

Good Luck Steve my thoughts and prayers

will be with you,I am going for a second opinion ,as we all do before I go in which will be just after christmas.

[Tickerprobs]

Best wishes and stay positive that man.

[jerseygirl49]

Wishing you all the very best Steve for the 20th and looking forward to reading your positive posts once you are recovering. Keep well and stay safe.

[Slidingdoors99]

I will be thinking of you on the 20th. I hope and pray that all will go well for you...

[Ochg]

Good morning Steve,

Heart news about your ablation date, will be thinking of you.

Shirley x

[Ochg]

Sorry my post should read -Great news about your ablation date , was too quick in my typing!

All the very best,

Shirley

[Sfhmgusa]

thanks for all your kind and supportive comments they really do help

[lolobo]

My husband had an afib ablation 4 weeks ago and still is in afib. His doctor is scheduling a cardio conversion on November 20. Does anyone else have extreme fatique as well as difficulty sleeping?

[ETFCfan]

That all sounds very positive, second ablations often work much better. My second one lasted two years, only a very bad virus knocked me out of sinus and even then it was better than before. Wishing you luck and a good outcome.

[Jajarunner]

Good luck xx