Matt’s Cryoblation and Atrial Flutter procedure : Diary : Day 4 after Procedure

[mjm1971]

Hi All

Day 4 : physically all things are fine and Dandy so far . Bruising of the groin is coming along nicely and a bit sore but nothing unexpected and certainly better than I had imagined .

I have had a couple of very very light palpitations and again so insignificant hardly worth mentioning .

I have literally done nothing and will stick to this as instructed .

One thing I will mention as this needs to be warts and all to be any real use to anyone .

Last night I did have a spell of overthinking it all and the procedure itself . What if they damaged my heart ? what If I get an infection caused by the procedure ? What if in 3 months when blanking is complete I end up worse ?

I mention this as there is no doubt a psychological effect of this procedure of this nature and I believe that should not be ignored and needs to be acknowledged as a part of the process to recovery .

It only lasted an hour and then logic clicked back in and as I say everything is better than I had expected but don’t forget to talk to those close to you and keep them updated on how you feel emotionally as well as physically .

Not talking will only increase stress and risk maximising the positive end result of the procedure .

So far so good everyone and I will update again soon .

Thanks

Matt

[Jalia]

Good to hear! Think positively, abandon those negative thoughts !

[BobD Volunteer]

Very good point on the over thinking Matt. The emotional impact of AF and its treatment may not be recognised by doctors but it is here.

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[Paulbounce]

Sounds like your on top of this Matt - well done and keep it up.

Nice one.

Paul

[saulger]

Good luck Matt. Things are probably going well and you hav the luxury to concern yourself with things that are not there. Forward and onwards.

[bassets]

That's good. A positive attitude beats stressing hands down!

[stoneyrosed]

A day after my release from hospital after my ablation last year I had a complete meltdown. Everything was just too overwhelming, from been looked after so well by everyone and then returning home on my own in my flat with no one around. I jumped in my car and drove to the country stopped the car and sat for two hrs crying. Doh! A grown man I felt so stupid. But the undeniable fact is that yes psychologically it really can affect you. All the ifs and buts about your future circling around your thoughts. Well done for pointing it out Matt.

[Fullofheart]

Well done Matt, and thanks for sharing all of this. Helpful, and interesting. I'm booked in for cryoablation in 4 weeks! Glad to hear you are recovering well. Keep up the good work!