Cardiac Ablation completed.

[MrJD]

Just a small note this Friday afternoon to thank all of the responders on here for their kind support.

Had my ablation on Wednesday, general anaesthetic due to having a TOE. My EP noted aberrant impulses from the pulmonary veins so they were dealt with.

Overnight stay and now home for rest.

My stress echo and CTCA were all good, and although continuing on apixiban and amiodarone for a short while ahead, with being in sinus and the previous tests I feel so much more certain about the future than I did before. My breathing feels less worrisome at least.

Now mind over matter and not overthink!

Once again, thank you all

BW

J

[meadfoot]

Well done you. Sounds as though all has gone extremely well. Rest, rest and more rest now to let your body heal.

Heres to an excellent outcome and bright future. Bravo.

[MrJD in reply to meadfoot]

Thank you.

I will do, but I will be nervous that first time I attempt to return to normal; work, exercise etc.

But I have faith.

BW

J

[meadfoot in reply to MrJD]

Softly, softly is the way ahead. You will get there. Good luck.

[CDreamer]

Practice your own advice & you will be fine. 😘

[Norfolk_spaniel]

Well done. Mine is scheduled for this Wednesday under general anaesethic and I've been told it will take 2-3 hours. It's in the afternoon and I will be discharged around 11pm as the hospital has a bed shortage. Already very nervous.

[MrJD in reply to Norfolk_spaniel]

I wish you the best of results.

My advice is that if you are not confident to go home, particularly at 11pm (which is V late post procedure) insist on staying due to clinical reasons. Bed shortage or not your safety and reassurance matters.

We all have different reasons for AF; but ultimately your comfort and safety is paramount.

Do not be pressured into going home before you feel ready; I am ashamed that hospitals tend to put subtle pressure on patients because of capacity issues.

Post procedure recovery is part of the whole treatment event, and should be treated as equal to pre and during procedure.

All best

J

[MummyLuv]

congratulations, pleased it has gone well so far, here’s to NSR once you are through blanking 😀🤞

[MrJD in reply to MummyLuv]

Thank you,

Small steps back to normality.

BW

J

[bassets]

Good luck and lots of rest now

[MrJD in reply to bassets]

Thank you.

Resting and allowing my LV heart function to improve.

BW

J

[wilsond]

Well done,best wishes and do not overdo things! Xx

[MrJD in reply to wilsond]

Thank you.

Listening to my body for once, not overthinking, and the support on here all helps.

BW

J

[dedeottie]

so glad it went well and that you are home. Really do rest now. X

[MrJD in reply to dedeottie]

Thank you.

Plan two weeks away from work at least and at least longer from the pull of the weights.

BW

J

[dedeottie in reply to MrJD]

Excellent plan. X

[Ppiman]

Nice going. Keep it up Mr Heart!!

Steve

[MrJD in reply to Ppiman]

Thanks Steve,

Gentle recovery and back stronger.

BW

J

[Quest4NSR]

Take it easy, glad it all went well, where did you have it done?

[MrJD]

Thank you

I had my ablation in HCA London, but under Barts Cardiology.

[Quest4NSR in reply to MrJD]

London Bridge? I had mine done there

[Keano99 in reply to Quest4NSR]

was it a cryoblation?

[MrJD in reply to Keano99]

Yes, but RF later if required. Hopefully not.

[Keano99 in reply to MrJD]

I was surprised how quick I was in and out of theatre, just around an hour. How long were you in there for?

[MrJD in reply to Keano99]

I had a GA and TOE.

I think about 3 hours or so in total. From room to theatre and back.

That was quick for your procedure, hope it’s helping.

[MrJD in reply to Quest4NSR]

Weymouth Street.

[Keano99]

that’s great news, you must be so relieved.

[MrJD in reply to Keano99]

I am thanks.

Today is just over a week so went for a gentle 2k walk in the wind.

Difficult to keep at a slower pace but uplifting for mind and body.