Got to share and scared of tempting fate

[kkatz]

Cardioversion this morning after a year of Persistent AF.

Took 2 attempts but back in sinus rhythm.

No posts please telling me may not last.I know but don't want to bust my happy bubble.

Update 10/3 may be going back into AF.See burst bubble post.

[Jalia]

😀😀😀😁......well done! Great isn't it? I've had some DCCVs which have lasted 4/5 years !

[kkatz]

Thankyou.Quite anxious as can't quite believe it. Anesthetic gives me a few niggles but worth it. Sure I will feel better in the morning.

[BobD Volunteer]

Happy face.

[kkatz in reply to BobD]

Thankyou

[heartmatters1]

That’s great! Fingers crossed for you 🤞. My husband is scheduled to have one, at the end of this month (if it goes ahead) it’s been cancelled twice this year already 😏.

Best wishes Ally.

[jeanjeannie50]

Good to hear!! I really like having cardioversions. You go in feeling awful and then suddenly you're better. Don't do anything that requires effort for a week or two now and let your heart get used to beating in it's correct rhythm.

Jean

[kkatz in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Whoops thanks for the advice.I have booked gentle excercise classes for a weeks time.Senior Arrythmia nurse who supervised the Cardioversion said would be ok. I have been doing them most of the time in AF & can take it easy if need be. Will be doing a small amount of walking prior to this to gradually get it used to working differently.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to kkatz]

I don't want to burst your bubble of happiness, but you would be annoyed with me if I didn't recommend ways to keep your heart in rhythm now. I once walked up a hill the day after having a cardioversion (I've had lots) and it immediately went back into AF. No large meals, alcohol or wearing anything tight around your waist (trousers, or skirts) or chest (bra).

[kkatz in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks your advice always appreciated.I went for a short walk this morning.Just over a mile. More difficult than when I was in AF.Chest pain but probably to be expected.Went away when I sat down.3 times.As I say worse than in AF.But still in nsr.Not sure I can manage without a bra though.Not inclined towards alcohol for a while.Thanks again for the advice.

[kkatz]

Took me 6 months to get appointment & 6 months on waiting list.Hope your hubby gets sorted soon.

[CDreamer]

Stay in your happy place 😀

[Frances123]

Really pleased for you and share your feelings of happy bubble. xxx

[Singwell]

Isn't it bliss?

[P0rtnahapp1e]

I was so blissfully happy to feel well that I drank half a bottle of wine. 😎

[kkatz in reply to P0rtnahapp1e]

So tempted

[C66t]

So glad it worked take it nice and eady now and enjoy nsr.👍💕🙏🙏🙏

[Sambaqui]

Such great news. 😊

[Hidden]

Hi,

Well done , so pleased for you.

I had my first cardaioversion 5 week ago, took 3 attempts to achieve NSR.

Still in NSH and I count each day as a blessing.

Some good advice in the replies to take things easy and build up exercising gradually also eat well and if you need to lose weight now is a good time to start. All will help you to stay in NSR.

[kkatz in reply to Hidden]

Did you have any hiccups or niggles.Showing irregularities allready

[Hidden]

Hi,

No to hiccups but yes to having had palpitations quite often for a short while which just come and go and also occasions where I have an irregular rhythm but for no more than say a minute or so. Nothing that’s lasted any length of time.

My A-AFib started at the beginning of December last year, I had no idea what it was so went to A&E and was put on Bisoprolol. My A-Fib was continuous so I decided to go private and had a cardioversion at the beginning of February.

My cardiologist wanted me to stay on Bisoprolol but at a reduced dose of 1.25 mg for a month but I had to stop them after a week as now I was in NSR the medication was pulling my heart rate down to the low forties.

I forgot to say in my earlier post that sleep and stress are also important in controlling A-Fib, I now go to bed at the same time every night and make sure I have 8 hours sleep and which from my Fitbit I can see my sleep quality has improved.

I also do not let myself get stressed over what are often such silly matters but of course in the back of my mind I wonder if/when A-AFib will return, it’s like having the sword of Damocles above your head.

I hope that above has helped but please do not hesitate to ask any questions and I will try and help.

[kkatz in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou quite helpful.I didn't actually mean physical hiccups but setbacks and seems you had a couple.I am not easily stressed but as it took a year to get the Cardioversion I worry I will just go back to Persistent AFib.

[carrs]

👍👍