Had my cryoablation a couple of weeks ago. Following the ablation I’ve gone 10 days without any AF or ectopics.
Unfortunately the ectopics and a short run of AF returned in the early hours of this morning. I know that we are told to expect this to happen during the early period after an ablation. I will say to be woken up with a return of ectopics/AF is quite debilitating and depressing.
This is all part and parcel of the recovery process as you know. My sympathies as you don't seem to be coping very well.
Maybe you could start being more active now and getting out and about a bit as long as you don't overdo it. It will take your mind off the whole business a bit.
It is so easy to become completely absorbed with AF to the exclusion of everything else.
Hope today is a better day!
Best wishes
J
Thanks very much for the reply.Not sure whether it’s about coping but just disappointment. I take your point about taking my mind off it and exercising. Good advice
It's actually completely to be expected! I never had AF in the night prior to ablation and for the first three weeks following as was often more in AF than out. I had 2 days immediately after when all was well and then runs of AF lasting from 10 mins to 16 hours for the next couple of weeks. For the ectopics use slow breathing - about 6 cycles per minute if you can - that usually outwits them. Notice if there is any change in your BPM and length of episode. I was unlucky in that initially mine were quite severe and then - I found they'd go away on their own - never happened before. I always had to take extra PIP. Early days as yet.
Thanks .How are you now?
Doing well. 5 months last Thursday. Given the prognosis of only 40% success I'm pretty pleased. Main things I've noticed - more energy, more stamina, higher sense of well being. And as a result, more confidence. My episodes are adrenergic responses so I do need to manage stress levels - including nerves before public lectures etc. I'm realistic about long term success but decided not to let that spoil the moment. I'd definitely have it done again if needed.
If it's any help CDreamer advised me on the disappointment issue also post my ablation, when I was very distressed. Just focusing on things I enjoyed helped to turn me around Your body is listening - giving it the right message can make a world of difference.
Culchicums all planted 🌸
Had my ablation Friday.
Hello again
Introducing myself
Af back again
