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Just had a call from Golden Jubilee in Glasgow - a cancellation has come up and I am scheduled for a cryoablation on Friday!!!!!

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CyclistMark profile image
CyclistMark

I had about three days notice before mine so know how you feel, with it being your first one.

I’m sure you’ll be fine and in good hands. Are you having sedation or general anaesthetic?

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Kennyb1968 in reply toCyclistMark

No idea mate - guess I will find out on the day

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CyclistMark in reply toKennyb1968

Have you had a pre-procedure assessment over the phone before you go in today?

Hoping it goes well mate and looking forward to hearing that it went well and that it was painless

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sassy59

Hope all goes well Kenny x

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jeanjeannie50

Best wishes for Friday Kenny, bet you're going to come back here afterwards and say there was nothing to it. x

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Kennyb1968 in reply tojeanjeannie50

I hope so my lovely friend

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rosyG

Good luck Let us know how you get on!

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Teresa156

Good luck & hope all goes well 🤞

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mrgwair567

Good luck ! Take care and let us know how you fair!

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stoneyrosed

Well pleased for you Kenny, the less days to worry the better. You will sail through it and be on your way home before you know it. Your a glass full kind of a chap so I know you will be fine. All the very best 👍

👍👍👍👍👍 all the best Kenny, looking forward to a detailed report, but not too soon!! 😉

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Japaholic

Best thing I ever did, still have AF but an 80% improvement. Starting to make enquiries about having a 2nd

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Kennyb1968 in reply toJapaholic

Very conveniently I have been in very mild AFib for last 24hrs so they won't have to induce it

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Japaholic in reply toKennyb1968

I was the opposite, when I went into hospital for mine, after 7 days of afib I went back into NSR, had to be induced.

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Threecats

All the best to you for tomorrow Kenny. At least you’ve not had much time to worry about it!

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KMRobbo

Best wishes

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Nannysue1

All the very best

Frances123 profile image
Frances123

Great news and wishing you all the very best. x

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Hammerboy

Best of luck, my own AF was always reasonably mild but random . The cryo ablation was fine but unfortunately wasn't completely successful so had a follow up RF ablation 2 weeks ago . So far I've had no AF so I'm living I hope this one has worked but I'd have no hesitation having another if required .I'm sure you'll have no issues with the procedure 👍

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dedeottie

Brilliant news no time to worry!

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mjm1971

I had a Cryoblation in March and last Friday had my follow up RF ablation . Very early days but no AF so far and I haven’t gone 6 days with no AF for over 12 months .

I had Sedation for both and I would jump back on the table tomorrow if I had to .

It’s a breeze and well worth it .

Please keep your anxiety as low as possible as it really is going to be ok and although daunting it’s nothing to worry about .

Your on the right journey

GOOD LUCK

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Kennyb1968 in reply tomjm1971

Thanks - that's really kind and reassuring of you

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oscarfox49

The anticipation is always the worst part of these procedures! I am sure everything will go very well and you will look back on the whole thing with relief after a few days. Nobody could be more of a coward than me. it is normal to feel very apprehensive. Anybody who doesn't feel like that is just a fibber! 🦊

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Samazeuilh2

Good luck! Having the procedure at short notice has the advantage that there is less time for preoccupation beforehand.

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MummyLuv

Excellent news! Looking forward to hearing how you get on :) Roll on Friday..

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Kennyb1968 in reply toMummyLuv

Cheers and my heart is helping by going into mild AFib in advance!

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Jetcat

You’ll be fine kenny, they know exactly what their doing mate.I was scared on my first ablation and I was a nervous wreck too.

It will be worth it.👍

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bassets

Good luck :)

Good luck with it and look forward to the benefits. It's worth it in my view.

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Kendalghost

Hope all goes well, keep us posted as you recover.

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Shiney1959

Good luck for tomorrow Kenny. Look forward to hearing how well it went

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LadyLawson

With Dr Gary Wright? If so, he is fantastic. You will be in safe and experienced hands. If not you will still be fine!! Roll with it!

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Kennyb1968 in reply toLadyLawson

Yes - with Gary

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Nick1957

Don't overthink it! Relax and go with the flow! Practice deep breathing. It'll be all over before you know it! 👍

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Ducky2003

Less time to fret about it. I was bricking it up until the day then, weirdly, a strange sense of calm came over me as I sat waiting..... very strange for me.😁.You'll be having a sandwich and a cuppa before you know it.

All the best for tomorrow.

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Gumbie_Cat

Good luck! I’m on the waiting list for one in Edinburgh. Have been told it will be sedation. Will likely freak out if I get a cancellation, though it’s more likely to be months away.

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Woobag

I’m in the same boat. Had a call yesterday telling me they had a cancellation for next Wednesday. Of course we all get anxious but this is my second ablation so I know what’s coming. You will be well looked after by very professional teams and caring staff.

Wishing us both good luck and a successful outcome!

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Kennyb1968 in reply toWoobag

Cheers and good luck!

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Bunnyuk

We're all with you! Let us know how you get on. I'm still on the waitlist for mine. Good luck!

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Fullofheart

It will prob not be general for cryoablation. You'll be nicely sedated though and in good hands. The build up is probably the worst part if you're nervous. Try and stay calm and focus on something...take a book or something to do that doesn't need too much concentration. Read the fact sheets beforehand as there are some helpful facts I hadn't been made aware of and good tips about the before, during and after care.Pack an overnight bag and remember to take it super easy afterwards... rest and heal! A weekend of doing nothing at all!

Best of luck!

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irene75359

Best of luck, and come back and let us know how you get on!

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Adalaide2020

It will soon be over and then you will be able to relax. It really isn't as bad as we think. I know how you must feel . I was anxious with mine but I've had worse at the dentist. If that makes sense 🤔.

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Pinkgolf

Wishing you all the best .

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ETHEL103

I had 4 days notice.Its the best thing as you don't have long to fret.Very best of luck.

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Buffafly

Best way, mine was a cancellation and I spent most of the few days before in the loo so heaven knows what I would have been like with a longer lead in 😬 Best wishes 🍀

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Ablation7 in reply toBuffafly

Haha that would be me, too!

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wilsond

Good,get in there! Saves you worrying and questioning,like I did. Wishing you all the best. Best thing I ever did for myself.11 weeks post cryo, never felt so good for years.

All the best xx

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Wishing you all the best, to help you prepare ahead, you may wish to download our patient information sheet(s) 'Preparing from an Ablation' and 'Recovering from an Ablation' from our Patient Resources tab on the AF Association webpage: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa/uk

fact sheet
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Kennyb1968 in reply toTracyAdmin

Thank you

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Chilbolton

Will be thinking of you, good luck 👍🏻

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PCC62

Good luck Kenny. I'm hoping for a cancellation too. I think it's the best way. Not too much time to think about it as it becomes a reality! Look forward to hearing what it was all like.

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jd2004

The longer I wait for something major, the more I worry. This is the best way. Less time for the imagination to go into overdrive. Good luck.

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localad

Good luck Kenny, you will be in caring hands.

Have some loose underwear and loose trousers for the return home, to keep your catheter entry point comfortable.

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Afibflipper

Think positive, deep breath in through the nose out through the mouth, repeat & be calm! The gather your strength 💪, you’ve got this & we’re all behind you 👍 good luck for speedy recovery😊

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Keano99

Great news. I had a Cryoblation in May, I came round about an hour after I went into theatre, they are so well organised in theatre.

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Handel

All the best for tomorrow Kenny. Love Jan xx

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Tenshun

Hi Kenny that's great news l had a similar experience at the Golden Jubilee phone call on a Friday ablation on the Monday. Excellent hospital with state of the art facilities, you will be fine as both doctors and nurses are brilliant.

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javo123j

Good luck Kenny

Good luck with everything Kenny. xxx

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Declin

Good luck m8👍

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Palpman

You must be so happy and exited. 👍

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fairyfeathers

All the best to you.

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Ablation7

Good luck! You’ll be home and it will all be behind you in no time!

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Snowgirl65

Great news! -- less time for needless worry. Best of luck, and please report back. We'll be thinking of you!

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helpmabob

Fantastic news Kenny Good Luck

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Pinsy

I was really anxious before my first ablation but it was no where near as difficult as I expected- good luck and hope all goes well.

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SJ1000

Good luck Kenny. Looking forward to hearing your experience. I’m booked in for my first ablation on September 5th and I’m bricking it just like you mate.

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Buttercups22

Best of luck. I had a first ablation in December, having had AF approx every other day prior to the ablation. I have been (so far) AF free since the end of January.

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dmack4646

Good luck is it Dr Padfield ?

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Kennyb1968 in reply todmack4646

No Gary Wright

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dmac4646

Hope all goes well he has a good reputation

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FilipVW

Hope it all goes well for you Kenny.Keeping fingers crossed

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