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4 days post RF Ablation

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I'm slowly beginning to recover from my RF Ablation, and as you can imagine the bruising covers a huge area! I also have another huge bruise on my chest - apparently they had to do two shocks to cardiovert me after the procedure! Although I am feeling rather battered and bruised, I am grateful it is all done and I am safe at home.

I intend to continue doing absolutely nothing for the next week, apart from writing out the Christmas cards! I'll then take it very slowly from there.

My ep told me that he managed to fill in some gaps on the two veins which were ablated last time and also fully ablate the other two. He is also hopeful that I will have no further af issues. Of course, only time will tell whether that will be the case. Fingers crossed!

Thankfully my husband is very supportive. Now, where's that remote?

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Well done Cally, make sure you use a lightweight pen….😉

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Cally53 in reply to

I'll take your advice FlapJack. 😄

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CDreamer

Enjoy the telly and rest and recover.

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Cally53 in reply toCDreamer

Thank you.

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jeanjeannie50

Its good to hear that all's going well Cally. There's lots of nice Christmas films to watch on tv at the moment and if you haven't watched the one 'The Holiday' which I love, it's on later today.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jean

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Cally53 in reply tojeanjeannie50

Thank you Jeanjeannie. I missed the film though! 😒

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Elli86

Good job cally! Hope your recovery goes well! 👍

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Cally53 in reply toElli86

Thank you.

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lucillear

Hope all goes well for you. I had a second ablation 10 days ago, so far so good x

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Elli86 in reply tolucillear

Hi lucillear.

Firstly I hope your second works out for you 🤞 secondly how long after the first did they/you decide to go for the second?

Thanks

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Cally53 in reply toElli86

Hi Elli86. I had my first ablation in August last year, I was put on the waiting list for my second at the end of April.

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Elli86 in reply toCally53

Thanks for info cally. Hoping I won’t need another but trying to gauge how long you normally need to wait between ablations if a second is needed. Thanks again. Hope your recovery goes well

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Cally53 in reply toElli86

No two people are the same, it will depend entirely on how each individual is. There are some lucky people who don't need a second ablation.

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Elli86 in reply toCally53

Thanks for response cally. I’m more talking about the general time it takes for your cardio/EP to decide a second ablation is needed if things are not going to plan. How long do they generally wait before making a decision.

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Cally53 in reply toElli86

I honestly have no idea, but mine made the decision the first time I spoke to her because she said she was only able to ablate two of the veins the first time round.

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Elli86 in reply toCally53

Oh right ok. As far as I know they were able to ablate all 4 of mine. Hopefully the job is done and my hearts just taking its time to recover like every other injury I get 🤞

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lucillear in reply toElli86

I had my first in 2017 which did keep it at bay and made a significant difference but i started getting more severe episodes in the last 12 month so had the second. Im badly allergic to fleccanide and bisoprolol makes me feel awful so medication wasnt really a good option for me. Hope you are feeling better now.

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Elli86 in reply tolucillear

Oh right ok. Thanks for the info and well wishes. I hope your recovery goes well also 👍

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Cally53 in reply tolucillear

I hope your recovery is going well. x

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Billiam54

I wish you the best recovery Cally; I am two weeks post ablation, so far, so good.

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Elli86 in reply toBilliam54

How are you getting on billiam?

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Billiam54 in reply toElli86

Good Morning Elli, going well thanks, in sinus rhythm, HR 60 - 70, feeling good. So happy as Larry currently. Going to get a bit of a walk in today just to test the exercise waters.

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Elli86 in reply toBilliam54

Good news billiam 👍

Hope it continues. Will today be your first walk then? Have you been up and around the house?

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Billiam54 in reply toElli86

Long story short and without being too graphic Elli, I contracted an infection whilst in the hospital, nothing to do with the hospital I hasten to add. It poleaxed me for just over a week so I didn't feel much like doing anything. All good now though. If I hadn't have got the infection I reckon that I would have been suitably placed to start mild exercise after the first week.

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Elli86 in reply toBilliam54

Good to hear that you got rid of it in the end 👍 I was out walking around 4/5 days after as well but not far at all, literally only down my road and back and at a VERY slow pace but was good to get out and about.

Good luck for the rest of your recovery. Onwards and upwards from here 💪

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Billiam54 in reply toElli86

Same to you Elli, positive vibes all the way!

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Cally53 in reply toBilliam54

I hope you continue to make good progress.

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Billiam54 in reply toCally53

Thanks very much, you too.

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mrgwair567

Hi Cally, Rest and and be kind to yourself! Take care

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Cally53 in reply tomrgwair567

Thank you, I am doing just that.

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irene75359

Thank you for letting us know, now rest, rest and more rest!

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Cally53 in reply toirene75359

Am definitely doing that as I I have a distinctive lack of energy at the moment.

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Jetcat

Get well soon cally, plenty of feet up time and you’ll be ok.

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Cally53 in reply toJetcat

Thank you.

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Ochg

Very best wishes Cally for your ongoing recovery, I am so glad it all went well. 👍Sending you a virtual bunch of flowers 💐 and a big hug 🫂. Take care.xx

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Cally53 in reply toOchg

Thank you Shirley, I hope all is well with you. x

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Ochg in reply toCally53

Much better now thank you, sadly though back on the meds as I was getting loads of breakthrough AF episodes. Fingers crossed 🤞 all is well at the moment. Keep well and get plenty of rest. Xx

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Cally53 in reply toOchg

Sorry to here you're getting loads of breakthrough episodes, I hope they gradually subside for you. Take care. x

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Ochg in reply toCally53

Thank you Cally. Xx

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Snowgirl65

Well done, and wishing you well!

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Cally53 in reply toSnowgirl65

Thank you.

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