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Finally doing it. (1st Ablation on Thursday)

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hi there, after 4 years of agonising over the decision, 4 years which included 4 cardioversions and many months in persistent AF, I’ve pulled the trigger and it’s happening.

The cardio version in Feb lasted 2 months and the one in Sept only 24hrs (I’ve had one that lasted a year and one for 18 months) so that is clearly no longer a viable option.

The core members and others on these pages have been a major source of reassurance for me and the work that you have put in to create the information packs etc. is really appreciated.

For those that are interested in details, I’ll be having a RF ablation under general anaesthetic- the EP (Mark Gallagher) prefers this as he prefers zero movement from the patient - and they expect me to be on the table for 3-4hrs. I’ve had general a few times before but never for such a long time.

Still no visitors or anyone accompanying me allowed at hospitals etc. which isn’t great but understandable I guess.

Regards to all

Sean

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Paulbounce

Good luck Sean. You are cracking it and showing much courage. Pull the trigger and you'll there.

Well done.

Paul

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BobDVolunteer

Well done Sean. Take it easy.

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Jalia

Wishing you well for Thursday Sean! I had my 4th ablation at the end of July this year and spent about 4 years deciding to go for it ! I'm so pleased I did. I feel so much better. This was RF under sedation, lasting 5+ hours. Having reached a tally of 22 dc cardioversions I decided that I could not present at A &E again😬

Do let us know how you get on.

Regards

J

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Desanthony

All the best

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jeanjeannie50

Best wishes for a successful ablation this Thursday Sean. Let us know how it all goes please.

Jean

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Frances123

Wishing you all the very best. Take care. x

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Nannysue1

Well done for making a decision Sean, I'm still dithering!. Wishing you well for Thursday. All the best.

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Megams in reply toNannysue1

~So am I Nannysue1 - that being said I'm stable presently on meds.

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Nannysue1 in reply toMegams

I've got an appointment with my EP on Monday to thrash things out and hopefully make a decision. It's the in decisiveness that's driving me nutty.

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Megams in reply toNannysue1

~Absolutely Nannysue1 - its in the waiting too - decided next time when I see the EP I'll take a good friend with me as extra support + a good listening ear as last time feel I didn't ask enough nor remember all that was said ....Good luck on Monday ~

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Nannysue1 in reply toMegams

Thankyou.

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KMRobbo

Best wishes

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Sfhmgusa

Well done Sean

Few thoughts and tips

1 read and follow the sheets on preparation and recovery they are brilliant.

2. Shave your back, chest and groin like a brazilllian beach babe! the dressings and sticky pads coming off unshaven skin is not fun!

3. Great decision to be under G A I have had both and it is much nicer asleep

4. Ask the nurse about wound care on your groin so you know what to do

5 don’t be surprised to have an aubergine sized and coloured area where the catheter goes in ( it doesn’t hurt at all)

6 be really optimistic but also realistic sometimes a second “ touch up” ablation is needed

7..zmain point . these things are a great relief I felt like I was rejuvenated after my 2nd ablation, …yesterday walked up and down hills in the autumn sun 10 miles of hiking unthinkable a year ago. Coupled with no beat controlling meds ….feels like a cure!

Good luck

Steve

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stoneyrosed

Good luck & all the very best. It is a good move 👍

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ETHEL103

All the very best.Hopefully will be me in the next year.

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Fullofheart

Ditto the last post....Good luck and keep rested.

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paulypurplepants

Yeah, Good luck Sean!

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Sean_C

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, there is a good reason why I have been on this group for a few years now. However, I am completely overwhelmed by the level of support, well wishes and good solid advice from you all. Thank you all so much, I promise to read (again, the info on here formed part of my deliberations ) the info sheets and will do my best to be sensible and take my time with the recovery. I'll drop another note in a few days to let you know how it went.

Cheers for now.

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Billiam54

I had my first ablation last week and so far, so good. I wish you the best of luck. Bill

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lucillear

Good luck. I had my second last week. It didnt take as long as the first but i didnt hesitate to have either of them as its made a huge difference to my life. I had both of mine under general and apart from a sore throat and a bit of a cough I was ok

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