Feeling rough post ablation - is this normal>

[Norfolk_spaniel]

I'm 3 weeks post ablation and thankfully still in SR. My blood pressure is now perfect (125/75) as it was low before the ablation. My resting heart rate is 65. However, I'm concerned because I am feeling rough quite a lot of the time. I've started walking again. Saturday, I easily did a mile, today I really struggled with the same distance and had to rest for quite a while when I got home. Some of the time, I feel faint, light headed and have nausea. I feel worse in the mornings and tend to improve as the day goes on. Is this normal or should I be worried? Am I trying to get back to normal too quickly? I'm 70.

[fairyfeathers]

im about the same 3 weeks approx from my Ablation and am still tired and some days wobbly. I'm 71 yrs old and was fit prior to my heart issues , o I have now told myself that I will need to listen to my body and accept it will take a while to build up my strength and energy. My Flutter I feel has gone but I am left with lots of annoying etopics which I had prior to my Ablation. I think you need to be kinder to yourself. It's positive you are still in SR. Take care x

[BobD Volunteer]

Be patient. Read the link and relax. Stay well hydrated and rest. Recovery takes far longer than you could possibly know.

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[Singwell]

I think you should be patient yes. It's good you've stayed in SR. I'm younger than you and took it easy for the first two months. Aim for a 20 minute walk at a time, not hilly. If you feel up to it, do it again later that day. If you feel tired take a few minutes to sit down or curl up if you're home, and breathe slowly. As Bob says, stay hydrated. I'd also recommend vitaminD at this time of year. We're all lacking it via sunshine and that alone can make us feel tired.

[bassets]

Perhaps you are trying to get back to normal too fast? It took me some months to feel good enough to begin exercise. We're all different but you might be better taking the advice you have from others on here. Take it easy and let your heart heal. Best of luck.

[Jajarunner]

yes, I was like that for ages. I wrote an exhaustive blog about each of my ablations if it would help you to read it. Search for "HHT and afib athlete" (you need the speech marks) if you would like to read it. J

[marcyh]

It sounds like you're rushing it. Patience will pay off in the long run.

[DawnTX]

I would say you’re pushing yourself too much try to be good to yourself and give a chance to heal. If you have read anything on here you may have seen about the blanking period of three months. I have never heard of it but I believe it to be true as far as often on issues before that time is up

[Quest4NSR]

Wow, look at how far you've came and crawled through a horrible dark tunnel to be in NSR and walking a mile! I always compare all my symptoms to my darkest times, don't forget these experiences as they make you strong in anxious times. I looked through your post history and reading when you couldn't even get your prescription from your Cardiac Nurse because of that 'shared care' scheme because of Amio. KEEP POSITIVE. Expect the unexpected so if you have some blips it's normal, little flutters here and there, if they happen, just compare it how it was in your darkest moment. It helps me a lot to do that. Last night I had over (felt every one) 900 PAC's with couplets and loads of PVC's and couplets in a space of 5 hours and I kept thinking 'Have I had a worse day?' and sadly my answer was 'yes' but I got me through the night. You keep strong and take it easy. The ultimate test is still to come which is stopping the Amio, if you are planning on coming off it? Plan for me is rather that going back on Amio is to try one of the less toxic meds I was on before that may work better since I had my first ablation. Might opt for Propafenone again and keep the dose low at first. Which you all the best and keep us updated

Jamie

[Jetcat]

Leave the mile walks on the back burner for a while. Give your heart time to heal and rest. It will still feel pretty upset at being ablated.?

It needs pampering at the moment ? Help it along with Gentle strolls, good hydration and good quality sleep.👍