Question about ablation

[Charles1967]

I have an appointment to have an ablation on the 30 nov...I have a question...after the procedure is it best to avoid public closeness at public transport while you healI have checked and covid and flu are on the up tick and I don't want to get either whilst getting better

I have had both vaccines

Thanks

[BobD Volunteer]

Most hospitals want you to travel with a companion post procedure and ideally NOT on public transport. More in case you have a bleed from the access port than any infection. I agree Covid is still around and always will be so do you usual thing. I will attach a link to two fact sheets you should carefully read and understand about preparing for and recovering from ablation.

healthunlocked.com/redirect...

healthunlocked.com/redirect...

[Charles1967 in reply to BobD]

Thanks bob for your advice and links to leaflets?...I shall be doing some reading..

[jeanjeannie50]

After an ablation I would certainly try to keep away from using public transport.

You are going to need at least two weeks off of work afterwards. The first week is a rest one and then the second you can gently do some short walks and see how you get on. After my first two ablations recuperation was a long time, but fortunately I had what was mostly a desk job. After the third I felt better immediately, but still took life slowly. Covid wasn't around then, but I can't think it will help your heart to heal if you start coughing or sneezing excessively.

Let us know how your ablation goes please and good luck.

Jean

[Charles1967 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jeannie As always good clear advice

[CDreamer]

Two excellent replies.

All I would say is that you really can’t avoid these bugs, unless you go back into sheltering and that is no good for your mental health so it’s about balance. I think it sensible to take reasonable precautions ie: I wear mask and gloves in any crowded spaces nowadays, avoid touching your face/mask, carry anti bacterial wipes/gel and avoid busy times.

[Charles1967 in reply to CDreamer]

Yep I agree with you cd...sensible precautions.. Already got supply of masks and hand gel

[Morzine]

I’d say straight after you need to take it easy and you don’t want the burden of extra germs. It takes a while to get over, but we’re all diferent. Think COVID’s here to stay, luck of the draw who gets it, but I think once u have the ablation you will see you have to pace yourself and I think you won’t be leaping on a bus for a while.

Good luck, hope it works for you Charles, I’m a fan of ablation it helped me have peace of mind,

Sue

[Charles1967 in reply to Morzine]

Thanks for your advice sue

I will be resting watching world cup...perfect excuse... And slowly getting back to some normality

[Morzine in reply to Charles1967]

Good excuse to rest rh. Grin!

[Afibflipper]

I actually isolated for a week before as I’m asthmatic also. If you have to go out I dpesonally would take mask, hand sanitiser etc but you may young fit healthy in general.

I’ve come back and still enforced isolation as having a severe asthma episode which may just be attributed to the anaesthetic and tubes but when I get like this it’s usually weeks before I’m right so it’s really how you feel and know about yourself in my opinion - hope all goes ok

[Gumbie_Cat in reply to Afibflipper]

I’m planning to avoid people for a bit over a week before, really don’t want it cancelled - even for any kind of bug. Hoping to hear a few more good news ablation stories on here, as recently there have been a few too many naysayers, along with more conspiracy type things about a certain vaccine being shared.

I do know that I would like to be able to walk uphill again!