Update , I had a call this morning and was offered an Ablation last minute. It’s a bit rush rush and can’t find anyone to take me the hour journey but at least I don’t have to wait six months plus for it. This time is being put out and am scared.
Ablation Wednesday, out the blue. - Atrial Fibrillati...
Ablation Wednesday, out the blue.
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Nothing to be scared about. You need to get sorted and at least you haven't got alot of time to spend worrying. I've had GA and sedation and although you get over the procedure quicker with sedation you won't know a thing about it with GA and its what your EP wants.
Sending you all good wishes for a successful ablation. ( I've got hip replacemt surgery on Saturday but I'd rather have another ablation
😬🙄)
J
I share your sentiments. Nothing to ablation and a lot nicer that dentistry.
Thank you, yes not a lot of time to think. Good luck with your hip.
BobDVolunteer
You are OK going on your own but need to be accompanied coming back. Don't forget to read the "preparing for" fact sheet as well as "recovering from". At least yopu don't have much time to panic. Don't bother you wll be fine..
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Yes that’s true and thank you.
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As nearly always 😉, totally agree with Bob. Most hospitals are well served by public transport which will be fine for getting there but best avoided for the journey home. If you can’t beg, steal or borrow a lift home, see if the hospital operates some form of hospital transport and if all else fails, treat yourself to a taxi but don’t keep checking the meter! The main problem is putting a strain on the groin entry wound which could resort in a significant bleed and that’s the last thing you’ll want. As everyone has said, you REALLY will wonder what all the fuss was about when it’s over……please let us know how you get on.
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Hi , yes I will keep everyone updated , I’m shocked it’s happening so soon. I think it’s going to be a taxi as everyone seems to be busy.
You could turn it around and say 'I'm lucky it's happening so soon'. Spend your worrying on getting ready to be in bed or on the sofa for the first week. If you live alone make sure friends or relatives are checking up on you for at least that first week
I feel very lucky as I was told I would have to wait up to six months or more. I think I’m Netflix out. But just want to get back to normal and live life again. I think when your health fails you you do realise life is to short and it really make you appreciate the small stuff.
That's the stuff! Think through to a positive outcome.
I'm with you all the way. I've had 3 ablations and heading for a 4th. I've had sedation and GA. I actually preferred sedation. I will have to go to Brighton for my 4th and if a place came up I would be stuck as my partner has just had a hip replacement and cant drive. It's about 1.5 hours away, so a bit like you and I would have to get a taxi. I know that would be expensive but your health is worth it. I agree with the others that you wont have time to worry much and I also agree it's probably easier than dentistry. Just make sure you rest and follow the guidelines. Wishing you well 👍😁
Thank you , it’s annoying as regards the transport but I have to put that to the back of my mind.
I’m not sure where you live but my husband snd I would have been happy to take you as it is nice to have someone to talk to
Good luck xx
Hi, thank you , that’s a nice thing to offer , I’m in north Essex.
Oh dear we are in Surrey. Good luck and all the best for a successful procedure x
Hi. I had 2 ablations done. Didn't realize the low % of success rates of the procedure. Now l have the clip procedure that seems to have worked. Mine was done during heart surgery for other problems, but l was led to believe that you can get it done on it's own. Good luck to you.
BTW Had both types of ablations done as well.
We’re they successful.
What’s the clip procedure, my cardiologist told me the 1st time it was 70% successful but that I probably would need another one.
Something to do with shortning out muscle sugnals in the heart I didn't discuss it much with the surgeon as l was having 3 other more serious procedures done at the time. And the 2 ablations, one done with heat(?) and the cold, lasted only a few weeks each time.
Oh my goodness that is a quick appointment. I think with my last one I was phoned on the Friday to go in on the following Wednesday. That was quick enough, but I think it's better that way to be honest. Lets face it we all have worries beforehand as the date approaches and this way it's reduced.
Best wishes for a successful outcome.
Jean
Thank you, I hope this time it’s successful and I can get back to normal .
Fingers crossed that this is successful. In the words of Clive Dunn, Don't Panic!
Thank you, yes and scared but also looking forward to getting it out the way. Its very life altering.
Don't be scared. These wonderful Consultants do hundreds of these procedures successfully. Let us know how you get on please. X
Yes I will do , it’s the same team this time as the last so I do feel comfortable with them .
Wow. That is quick but at least no long long wait. All will be well. Looking forward to hearing from you afterwards. X
Thank you , it’s so nice to have people to talk to on here. I will keep everyone updated .
It's interesting to hear how differently this happens across different locations. I'm on a waiting list for ablation. 3 months approx but will be having a pre assessment, will need a month of edoxaban and 2 weeks pre procedure isolation so theoretically should be getting a date soon.Wishing you well. I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine. I hope the journey is not too stressful.
I'm having cryoablation and not looking forward to the being awake thing but also not overly panicked. ... yet! 🙃
Thank you, I got a cancellation so was surprised it was so soon. I really hope this one is successful.
This your first? Under sedation or general anaesthetic? I'm.so glad I had mine. I'm sure you can book a taxi. Ask the hospital who they recommend
Hi, my last ablation was sedated but this is general anaesthetic. I will have to book a taxi but it’s not cheap.
Great it's general anaesthetic. You'll get an over night stay which is good. You'll be more confident. I know you had a rough time after the last - I remember now - but that's why they're doing it again. Tell yourself you're in safe hands. Ask if you can be taken home as the taxi is very expensive. You might be lucky..
Thank you , I might try my luck again when I’m there and see what they say.
As Flapjack suggested why not speak to the hospital about transport. I live 250 miles from London where mine was done but had arranged a private volunteer car to drive me home. Unfortunately I had to stay in an extra night and missed my slot so had to get a relative to do it as they do not like you using public transport.
Good luck electric. Hope it goes well for you second time round 👍
Thank you so much 😊.
Genuinely hope your skipping out the hospital 😂 i would take sedation every day of the week to be honest and I think I’m gonna need to now 😩 back in af at 6 months! Absolutely gutted!
Sorry to hear your back in af. ☹. Not nice I know. Keep well
Thank you .
Thanks adalaide
All the best, hoping everything will go as possible.
Thank you 😊.
Wishing you all the best. Probably better as no waiting around. ,18 months here !Best wishes
I had my second ablation a couple of months ago under a general anaesthetic, all went well. Please don't worry, you will be fine. I found it so much more relaxing than having the sedation, Take a book to read whilst you're waiting to go down, it'll help divert your mind. Remember to take a water bottle so that you can drink whilst you're laying down recovering afterwards. Also make sure you have someone who can take you home and be with you for at least 24 hours afterwards, they won't let you go home otherwise, and beds are like gold dust at the moment. All the best.
Thank you , I will do , I’ve got to get a taxi back as well , just hope it’s a good driver as I make a terrible passenger 😊.
I know you have had lots of positive replies already but I'm going to mine to it... I had an ablation under sedation (not ga) and it went really well. It's just like going to sleep and waking up with a calm heart. I felt a bit of discomfort for a few days after in my chest area - have to say I think I milked it for a bit longer as lets face it, how often do we get pampered by loved ones at home. I'm now in my seventh month post procedure and love life every day. Sending best wishes.
Thank you , that’s good you feel so well , that’s the feeling I want back . 🤞
Good luck, I have just been told it’s likely I will need a 2 nd ablation and would love to be told come in tomorrow, get it all over with, none of that waiting around for weeks on end thinking about it. At least you know what to expect and you will be fast asleep while they get on with it. All the best 👍
Thank you so much .
Might be a little late for you, but after my ablation I got free hospital transport home..... and the taxi driver told me that if I had booked, he could have collected me at eight the previous morning! Just a useful tip for anyone who has to get into London, for instance, and where there's no lift available.
Thank you , I did ask the hospital but I didn’t tick all the boxes for it .
Can you not get hospital transport? Am sure it will all go well for you. Do some yoga breathing. All the very best.
Thank you, no I can’t get hospital transport I think that’s just for certain people.
I would ring and make sure as I and my wife have always been able to get hospital transport. I do not mean an ambulance but a private car driven by volunteers. Ring the Hospital to make sure.
Hi, i don’t tick the boxes for the free transport but I’m trying to arrange a service that is considerably cheaper than taxis .
I didn’t know there were any criteria. We have never had to answer any questions just ring the hospital and say we need transport for that day time and get it and then hospital arrange return. We are in Wales maybe there are differences on other parts of the country. Hope you manage to sort everything OK.
Hi, I’ve managed to get a volunteer driver but I pay a lot less than a taxi. I was told I had to have mobility problems to qualify for the free transport.
We don't seem to have that rule here or at least we didn't. Maybe things have changed in the last couple of years. I used to go to the gym with someone who was a volunteer driver - she used to do early morning rides to hospitals from 6 to 9 all around three counties - used to love doing the coast roads early morning she said - I imagine it was great in good weather.
Thinking of you today and hope you get the best outcome.
On the positive side at least this means you don’t have a long period of anxiety before the procedure. Look forward to hearing your review of the procedure.
Consider it a positive situation, and an added "plus" is that you don't have lots of time to worry about it! Both my ablations immensely improved my quality of life, and hopefully will for you too. Good luck and let us know how things go.
That happened to me with a back surgery before. My friend said take the appointment - you’ll be home on your way to wellness before you would even have gone in for the surgery. And yes! To less worrying time. Good luck.
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