Ablation completed

[Equish]

Hi all. Sorry I haven’t written sooner but my iPad broke! Disaster! Anyway trying out my new one as we speak.

Well ablation carried out Thursday. The procedure was fine. I felt some chest and jaw discomfort for a short while but the worst thing was feeling nauseas for a few hours as a result of all the sedative drugs. Anyway apart from that it went smoothly. I have had a lot of af since but it’s low rate and no additional symptoms. So can’t complain.

Today day 4 , I’m a bit breathless and weak. Again nothing too troubling.

I’ve had some mild episodes of funny flashes in vision but new about that so didn’t worry me 😄

All in all I’m doing really well and it wasn’t as scary as I expected. Hope this helps others x

[buddy2blue]

That’s really good to hear. I hope you continue to improve and your AF stays at bay. I can’t have an ablation so it’s a Cardioversion but mine kicks off, I’m now looking at transplant

[Equish in reply to buddy2blue]

Hi buddy2blue. Have you had cardioversion ? I hope that does work for you. Thank you for your good wishes. I hope you find some resolution in either cardioversion or transplant. Please keep in touch for some support my friend. We all need it. Much love x

[buddy2blue in reply to Equish]

Thank you. I’v had 8 Cardioversions so far. They have Tried me on a couple of new meds but one didn’t work and the other me feel dreadful. So a new ticker is my only option I have left. I’m also on 2Lr of oxygen on a night and in heart failure. Apart from that I’m doing well lol

[Equish in reply to buddy2blue]

Bless you my friend I will cross all my fingers and toes for you so you get a new heart very soon. Please let us know when you get the call. Love and hope xx

[buddy2blue in reply to Equish]

I will do. It will be a long wile as I’m not on the list yet. Everything is been put back I’ll put on hold because of Covid. I hope you didn’t think I was trying to like make light of the situation as I’m really not it’s just the way I cope with the situation otherwise I’d completely fall apart xxx

[Equish in reply to buddy2blue]

Not at all dear. Totally understandable xx

[buddy2blue in reply to Equish]

Thank you. Yes of I corse I will let you all know

[Padayn01 in reply to buddy2blue]

How’s the progress going with the transplant?

[buddy2blue in reply to Padayn01]

Nowhere at the moment because of the pandemic. I’m in regular contact with my cardiologist but I only go into hospital if my Afib kicks off

[Padayn01 in reply to buddy2blue]

Has it been behaving the AFIB?

[buddy2blue in reply to Padayn01]

No I’v had to phone an ambulance 5 times so far. Not ideal in a pandemic

[Padayn01 in reply to buddy2blue]

Oh no sorry to hear that mate

[buddy2blue in reply to Padayn01]

Thanks. I’m so used to it now

[Padayn01 in reply to buddy2blue]

Yeah it’s a horrible thing to get used to I see on your other post you have an electric bike do you still try to get some sort of exercise?

[buddy2blue in reply to Padayn01]

It’s been put away for the winter now as it’s getting to cold. I do if i’m feeling brave go out for a little walk but I struggle

[Padayn01 in reply to buddy2blue]

That’s so good that you try and still get a little excercise

[LordGabriel]

Great news!! Glad you’re done now too!! ❤️

[Equish in reply to LordGabriel]

Thanks my lord 😄

[LordGabriel in reply to Equish]

Those migraine auras are weird eh? ❤️

[Equish in reply to LordGabriel]

Yes very weird. So glad I knew about them😄

[Diamondcat]

Hi there good to hear your ablation went well. I am die to have mine on 23rd Nov at Barts and I’m terrified. Think I would rather have a general anaesthetic than be awake through it but that’s not gonna happen. I forgot to ask about side effects. I presume they will tell me all the things to watch out for afterwards. I do hope this has solved things for you and you continue on your road to recovery.

[Equish in reply to Diamondcat]

Hi Diamondcat you really will be fine. The after effects are described in the post ablation leaflets produced on the AFA site and I found that really useful. It’s written by people who have actually had the procedure. Good luck. Will all be done and dusted before you know it. X

[TroublewithAF in reply to Diamondcat]

Had an ablation early June 2020. Very straightforward but glad the trust wanted an overnight stay - that ensured proper post procedure monitoring. The electrophysiology nurse said they did a lot of work in the heart. However my initial heart health was good apart from the AF.Might take longer to repair the ablation sites because of anticoagulation therapy than for other surgery so don't overdo things for 2-3 months

[Equish in reply to TroublewithAF]

Thanks. Yes that’s true. I keep forgetting it’s only been 2 weeks and wonder why I am feeling weak and lethargic. Note to self 😂