Ablation

[Maisiemay13]

I had my Ablation yesterday and feel ok,have read the fact sheets and noted to take it easy.

Looking for advice when to return to work,I work in doctors surgery so it’s sitting down however can be stressful,is a week long enough ?

[Jajarunner]

If possible go two weeks minimum. I didn't feel well enough to work for months, but I am a slow recovered and a gym instructor! Be kind to yourself. Get well soon xx

[ken280 in reply to Jajarunner]

It all depend on yourself I went for 3mos and it came back had a second ablation over 5yrs now have no return! If I have to have another ablation one, I am ok with that I take no meds, now! This all depends on us the one thing I have given up is alcohol that seems to make my heart race but in normal SR. Right now for you just take it one day at a time talk to as many people to learn more about their experiences these people here give great advice!

[Maisiemay13]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Hello Maisiemay, hope you are feeling OK after your ordeal. Didn’t they tell you in your discharge notes? I agree with Jaja, no less than two weeks. If your groin is bruised, just think what the inside of your ticker must look like 😳. All the best.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Hidden]

They said a couple of days off then I could go back to work ! Have to say if my heart looks like my groin ☹️

[BobD Volunteer]

No as we say in the fact sheets first week full rest second week a little more,. Recovery can be fluid so please don't give yourself targets. Listen to your body and don't be pressured.

[Maisiemay13]

Thank you I will call the doctors on Monday and ask for a medical cert

[jeanjeannie50]

After having had 3 ablations I agree with the other replies here. You need to have at least two weeks to recover afterwards and perhaps more if needed. If you go back to work too soon you will bitterly regret it and feel quite poorly.

I don't know why it is that we all feel so guilty at being off from work. You may get days when you feel really well and others when you're totally drained, that's all quite normal.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jean

[Maisiemay13]

Thank you

[LordGabriel]

I had 5 weeks off after mine.

[The_Lord_is_with_Us]

I've had 4 ablations. If you can get 2 weeks .... take it. However, I never took off more than a week. After my last ablation ... instructions to resume full activities after 1 week ... including moderate non-restricted exercise. Good Luck! in your recovery.

[Safc1983]

I’m pleased it all went well!

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Safc1983]

Hope you get yours soon,also it was fine nothing to worry about

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Hello - Hope you are soon on the road to recovery - for advice re post ablation visit heartrhythmalliance.org/afa... for our Ablation information booklet or call 01789 867 502 for further advice

[Maisiemay13]

Thank you all for your advice I will take note and call work tomorrow to advise that I will not be in next week

[Jetcat]

Hi maisey, my job is similar to yours as in office based, I took a month off after my ablation, but I have read of folk going back after 1 to 2 weeks. !! Take a nice break off and take it easy you’ll heal faster.👍

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Jetcat]

Thank you

[Glammashella]

U should ask your doctor. A week sounds good but everyone heals differently. Stay safe