Af ablation 5 yrs ago now

[Runcrans]

Hi all, I remember being scared to death the first time I had af 46 Yr old 5 yrs ago, fit as anything was running 6 Mile 4/5 times a week mountain biking couple times a. Week then bam, anyway just wanted to give a bit of positivity to everyone beginning, I had the ablation which didn't seem to work at first then 5 yrs on I'm back running mountainbiking and weight training, so everyone it's not all doom and gloom maybe one day it will return but until that day I'm living my life to the full and have been since 3 months after the ablation when I pulled on my running shoes again, no I didn't run but walked and got faster and faster until I dared to run again, its what makes me tick I'm not going to sit there and give up, I was told its important I get myself fit but not to push too hard which I don't,,, it gave me hope reading about people on here having successful ablations so I would like to give others hope, thanks guys all the best Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

Good to hear from you again Paul and beter still that it is all good news. Stay well.

[Runcrans in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob, hope your well x

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Runcrans]

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[Jalia]

Great to hear Paul! You have the right attitude . I'm sure many will feel reassured reading your post.

Best wishes

J

[Runcrans in reply to Jalia]

That's what I was hopeing as it terrified the living life out of me, hope it will help cheers paul

[secondtry]

Great news, the key takeaway for me was you built your old life back very slowly, which was successful.

[Runcrans in reply to secondtry]

I had very bad anxiety for months kept feeling it would return checking pulse all the time, then one day was told to stop it by my cardiologist and not to check at all so I don't,, the anxiety went and I coukd regain control once again x

[stoneyrosed]

Brilliant uplifting post. I am down for an ablation sometime in the New Year it will be my first and i too am really scared. I love love walking and cycling and have not done either fir a few months now since it triggers my AF, so your post fills me with hope, many thanks and long may you feel well. 👍

[Runcrans in reply to stoneyrosed]

Everything in moderation and build on that, just take it really easy, I love being back out there I'm so very thankfull to the NHS doctors nurses that made this all possible x

[Jajarunner]

A very timely post at this time if the year. I'm just getting back into my running again. Life is for living! Well done you and thanks for sharing

[Runcrans in reply to Jajarunner]

I just wanted to give hope at this time of year, I was there once its very scarey, just take it easy no pushing yourself and things should be ok x

[Bob56]

Hi Paul, It's great to hear from someone who has a success story to tell. A key take out from your note is the fact that you ( like me) had a few months after the ablation when you felt it hadn't worked. For all of those contemplating ablation, and for anybody who has just had the procedure, please don't be discouraged immediately after, when the AF can often feel worse than before. It does take several months for the heart to heal and stop misbehaving. Of course, more ablations can be necessary, but not for everyone and I'm pleased to see someone living life to the full a few years on. A positive Christmas message!

[Mike-tyson]

I understand to much strenuous exercise can bring on A/Fib. So take care mate.

[Runcrans in reply to Mike-tyson]

Thanks mate, I only go steady now days leaving my watch at home no pushing just great to be out doing what I love after a few years of being scared to death of doing it, take care mate

[Padayn01]

Fantastic news, can I ask do you get no symptoms at all now? Like an ectopic hear and there?

[Runcrans in reply to Padayn01]

Hi there, I don't feel any ectopic beats but I did do for about a year after and convinced myself it was going to come back, the morning after the procedure the surgeon came and said I went into af during the procedure and had to do a roofline burn too, his comments were he didn't think it had been succeful so he'd be seeing me again, I don't ever actually check my pulse anymore as guided by my cardiologist which as put all the anxiety to bed, I do understand at some point it may come back but until then I have to live and enjoy life as much as we can anyway, cheers Paul