First of all a very big thank you for all your support and good wishes prior to my Ablation, couldn’t have gone thro it without you.
I had my Ablation on Monday. Arrived at Catheter Lab small Ward to be met by friendly nurse who gave me reassurance and took my BP and did an ECG. I then had a cannula fitted in my arm, no problem with this as she had obviously done many of these so it was a painless procedure. I had to change into a fetching gown and put on disposable underwear and special socks. I had taken a dressing and slippers as had been warned it would be chilly in the Ward. I was 2nd on list. Lots of paperwork went thro and my EP came and chatted to me about what he hoped to achieve and asked if I had any questions. So all running like clockwork. It was soon my turn to walk into the Cath Lab to be greeted by a room containing so much space age equipment an enormous TV screen which ran down the side of the narrow but comfy bed. Lots of friendly staff to reassure. I was wired up to lots of equipment, had sticky pads put everywhere to monitor me. At this stage I wanted to escape but a very kind radiographer looked at my face and seemed to read my mind. She just asked how I was doing, I replied I’m very nervous, is that ok? She chuckled and said how I was feeling was completely normal and not to worry. Then the anaesthetist explained I would have conscious sedation and she would make sure I was comfortable. My EP came in the room and he was wearing some goggles which for some reason made me want to chuckle. So the procedure started.
I would be having an electrophysiology study with ablation (atrial flutter-cavotricuspid isthmus) including 3D mapping. The procedure took approx 2hrs. The puncture wound into the groin was a little uncomfortable but after the local anaesthetic I just felt some pressure. But no pain. The anaesthetist talked to me asking if I was comfy, and said she would top up sedation if I needed it. I drifted in and out of sleep so don’t remember much about the procedure so all my fears about being awake during it were unfounded. Back on the small Ward for a little sleep. Had to lie flat for 45mins or so due to ensure the groin wound was ok. After this time a lovely cup of tea and sandwich. Then a little walk up and down Ward after which groin wound checked again.
My EP came and updated me. Apparently all ok but needed Flecainide 50mg as I had frequent bursts of multi focal atrial ectopics. Had a few issues as needed extensive ablation but block achieved. Took a little longer than he had first thought but as I cannot tolerate Bisosporol I have been put on Flecainide 50mg twice daily. I don’t know if this is because of my extensive etopics or due to tachycardia? I will be contacting my arrhythmia nurse to ask . The day after the procedure I had no pain, just sore groin bit of a headache and felt extremely tired but so relieved the actual procedure was fine, the staff were wonderful so all my anxiety was unfounded.
As of this morning I have little appetite I feel a little nauseous and suffering with gastric issues after eating and my heart doesn’t seem to like me very much after I have eaten. Will ask my arrthmia nyse about this. But all good and I’m happy I had it done! Thank you all again.
Had my Ablation yesterday 
Ablation update
Ablation update 
