4 weeks post ablation

[Sfhmgusa]

Hi all, it is now 4 weeks since my second ablation at the Alexandria Hospital in cheadle S. Manchester

I have been in sinus rhythm since I woke fro the general anaesthetic after the procedure.

I have unwillingly given my freshly ablated heart a real stress test over the past three weeks, as the Monday after the ablation I was told that a CT scan had shown shadows (2) on my liver and a thickening of my bowel wall. To be fair the doctor said there was a good chance it was not serious but my mind screamed in terror.

On Monday more detailed test results indicated that there was nothing harmful:the liver spots were/ are a benign cyst the bowel thing a polyp that will be removed in 2021 I could have wept with relief....it was a huge weight off my mind

So back to the ablation which I know survived the most intense period of anxiety I can remember

My heart rate is still a bit higher than before , mid 70s rather than 60

The groin bruise has now healed but there is a tiny sore spot where the catheters went in

I have quite a few pvc ectopics but they seem to be slowly reducing

I feel very energised but I am being strict with myself flat walks , no more than 10 kg lifting and not yet cycling ( because of cold air which was in the past a trigger)

I won’t update weekly any more so you will be spared 😀 but will update in a month or so

Steve

[BobD Volunteer]

Steve, great news on all fronts particulary the benign nature of your other issues. Glad you are being careful .

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My, you have been through the mill! Great news that things are nowhere near a bad as you first thought. Now take it easy and get your breath back so that you can enjoy Christmas.......best wishes.

[Ambler]

The Alex is generally private, any chance of a hint to the cost to yourself?

[Sfhmgusa in reply to Ambler]

No problem , first my costs were covered by an insurance policy, but they send detailed bills and I think the following is the total cost 3 x consultations with a brilliant EP Ben brown £450

The anaesthetist for the procedure £1400

The procedure and 1 nights stay just shy of £9,000

I may have missed some small bills so it was pretty certainly no more than £12k

They have the newest kit in the NW of U.K. for the mapping and despite being weak with fear as a card carrying coward they were really good from reception to when I went home

[Diamondcat]

Really glad all going well. I am almost 4 weeks post ablation and not so for me. Seem to be in permanent a fib and hr of 120-140. Really trying hard to be positive but honestly don’t feel any better now than I did before: for the first week heart was great but since then it’s been very up and down

[ThinLizzy1]

Sounds like you are on track. With Christmas coming and the recent stress inducing events I wouldn’t push things. Walks in the fresh air and a general chill. Don’t forget it’s a long game.