I hardly dare write this but I have now had 3 afib free weeks for the first time in 2 years. I am trying really hard to relax and be really careful with overdoing it but I feel great!
I do have more ectopics ( maybe 1 or 2 every 5 mins than I remember but I think I am super “ heart aware”
So after 3 weeks
Resting Heart rate faster than used to be 75 bpm as opposed to 55
Bruising of groin nearly gone but still a bit tender
Only anticoagulant so 2 tabs a day vs 14
Had couple of glasses of wine with meals over the days since told my EP who was unconcerned as it has never been a trigger
Had caffein coffee ( hospital gave me one 30 mins after I woke up!😀)
Still checking pulse “ just to check” too often
Daring to dream....
Steve
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Good stuff , 20 months after ablation and I'm still afib free, best feeling Steve hope it continues and enjoy I know the feeling, its a joy after years of suffering 👌
Delighted for you and happy that read this from my own point of view as meeting with EP in just over a week and feeling very conflicted about whether or not to have the procedure
Hi , I was very very conflicted as I am a really nervous patient and terrified of anaesthetics but it was a good decision even after only 3 weeks. And the relief at not having my chemistry set of drugs and their attendant side effects is great. If you want any specific info/ detail feel free to ask or if you prefer pm me
Sounds very promising Steve👍.I’m 5 ish months post 2nd ablation (for pvi reconnections). First 4 months - amazingly AF free then had a very disappointing 7 hour episode brought on by a particularly heavy/stressful work load that had to be completed over night😢.
Moral of the story - don’t overdo it no matter what!!!
Hi, Can I ask what has happened since the episode? Are you back on meds and was it followed up with your consultant? Does your Afib manifest as a fast heartrate or just irregular?
I am 7 weeks post ablation and had one small run, but find it hard not to worry about it returning and I am definitely triggered by stress.
I’m not on rythm or rate meds as both tend to exasperate my problems, but am on BP, Thinner and Statin.I suffer from PAF, and it’s more irregular then fast beat. Since having ablations, I have noticed more fast runs and tons of ectopics.
Unfortunately this problem can plague one’s subconscious, and personally, I find it impossible to escape from the constant worry.
At the moment, I’m sending ECGs from my Apple Watch to my surgeon - whenever I capture a run of AF. He wants to assess things further before advising a course of action (most probably PIP, but understands the grief Flecainide causes me).
I was taken off Bisoprolol the day of my ablation and have been told I can go back on it if I struggle. I want to avoid this if possible as it made me exhausted. I agree that it is hard not to tune in to every beat and to worry, but I also know that this is very unhelpful often increasing ectopics. I sympathise, understand your worries and hope that things improve for you. It would be interesting to have a future update.Best wishes.
Sure thing Steve. Just played 9 holes of golf so let’s see whether I escape...! You’re welcome to pm me anytime, I don’t mind sharing any experience I have gained. Chris
am on Bisoprolol and Apixaban waiting for a discussion with the Cardiologist
Best wishes, Dave
Excellent news! I have read that it is quite common for the heart rate to be faster after an ablation - this may be because the nerve endings are irritated and usually settles down. See: a-fib.com/faqs-a-fib-ablati...
Steve....I know it's hard, but if you cut out the caffeine and alcohol it will help. I'm NOT a doctor, but I'm sorry, consider that these things DO affect your heart, as most of us with afib know quite well. It might not seem to have been a huge "trigger" for you, but these things ARE clearly not good for those of us with afib. At the very least, lay off it while your heart attempts to heal. Trust me, I know that it is difficult to face, but life without coffee and alcohol, (or at least with only VERY LITTLE of each), is far better than life with afib.
Thanks for the advice , I think that it is simply and wholly good advice!
There is no doubt in my mind that alcohol and caffeine are bad inputs to the system, I have reduced both from excessive amounts to much less, but as QOL is my aim, I confess that abstinence would be a bleak choice.
I agree with QOL....I too used to be an "excessive" drinker... but slowly I realized that I didn't want to be told one day "you can't drink anything at all"! So strick moderation, (and NEVER binge drinking) seemed like a much better option...and so far with this alternative lifestyle over the decades I can still have 1 or 2 here and there if I want. It wasn't easy, but I don't miss the heavy drinking now anyway, and REALLY enjoy that 1 or 2 I CAN still have now). Congrats on your success so far, sounds like you got a good ablation!
Super heart aware is the thing! Hopefully you can desensitise over time.Not medically trained but I understand an initial increased heart rate is a good sign for success. Best wishes
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