A positive story

[Sunnyann]

2 years ago I was suddenly hit by atrial fibrillation. It knocked me sidewards with daily episodes lasting hours at a time which made normal life impossible . I though my life was over . I tried flecanide , bisprolol and lasted verapamil ...none helped much and caused bad side effects that affected my quality of life even more.

After 6 months I saw an EP privately who recommended an ablation and I said yes immediately . I'd become so depressed and was to frightened to venture further then the shops in fear of an af attack ....6 months later I had my ablation and although for the first 6 months I feared it had failed as the months passed I improved .

Today I have flown to the canary Island, something I thought I'd never do again , yes I've had a few ectopics along the journey but I'm here and feeling so proud of myself .

So to all of you on this site who feel that life is over , it isn't, things will improve and you will get your life back and you'll live it again

Suntan Ann 😎

[Gumbie_Cat]

So glad to read this!

[Paulbounce]

Hi Ann. That's amazing to hear! Your journey overcoming afib is inspiring and shows that there is hope for a better future. It's wonderful to hear that you are now able to enjoy life again and even take a trip to the Canary Islands. Keep up the good work.

Soak a bit of sun up for me, will you 👍

Paul

[Jolowan]

That's wonderful to hear. Enjoy your holiday!

[Hidden]

Encouraging for so many who get despondent if their AF doesn’t disappear quickly after an ablation which is why the factsheets have been so helpful. Enjoy the Canaries, I can remember how I felt when I thought foreign travel had come to an abrupt end 😉

[stoneyrosed]

I am genuinely over the moon for you. Love these positive posts because everybody need a little bit of hope in their lives and you have provided it. I sometimes get a little depressed but when I read this it gave me a sudden lift, so thank you and long may you continue to enjoy your life for a long time to come 😊

[foxglove1 in reply to stoneyrosed]

I agree. positive news!

[ETHEL103]

Great to hear.

[bassets]

Good for you!

[Lilypocket]

Hello Sunnyann

That is great news - sounds as if you have nailed it! Are you still on any medication?

I had my first ablation 6 months ago and after a rocky period and stomach issues post-ablation I am now cautiously optimistic and have been off meds for 3 months. Let's enjoy it while it lasts 🙂🤞

Have a lovely holiday !

[Ppiman]

A marvellous story to read! We've never been to the Canaries, but my wife's sister goes annually and speaks so highly of it.

Steve

[CDAJ]

Great to hear a positive story. Enjoy your holiday

[Sniggetts]

Hi there, that’s so lovely to hear! I’m at the beginning of my AF journey so it’s great to hear there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

However, I must say I’ve been in NSR for 2.5 weeks now as alongside diltiazem the cardiologist has added in flecanide which is currently working very well. I’m suppose to be going on a trip to Croatia with some friends but I’m very nervous about going & considering cancelling it …. It’s not until May though so everything crossed NSR continues giving me the confidence to go.

Enjoy the canaries , many fond memories of going there years ago 😎

[LaceyLady in reply to Sniggetts]

I read someone’s post saying they’d rather have AF and be on holiday than stay at home with it, or something like that. I haven’t been away since early 2019(see below) Got T2D to go with it and been getting anxious about diet🤷🏼‍♀️ have posted breathing techniques in the group, if you’d like a copy let me know.

I haven’t had 🤞🏻 am episode since 10/21! UNTIL last night, I think it was a flutter🙄

Apple Watch said AF but it can’t recognise flutter, so used my Kardia and in the couple of minutes to do it, flutters gone 🤷🏼‍♀️

Breathing!

[Sniggetts in reply to LaceyLady]

Thank you very much , I’d love a copy of the breathing techniques… I can start practicing 😊

[LaceyLady in reply to Sniggetts]

Breathing Exercise for P/AFFind a comfortable chair, place feet on the ground, close your eyes, breathe normally.Start by scrunching your toes, and let go.Tense your calves, let goTense your bottom, let go Tense your arms, let goThen your hands and fingers, let go.By doing this you can see and feel what tension and relaxation feels like.Next, breathe in through your nose to expand your belly for the count of6, hold the breath, breathe out of your mouth like you’re blowing through a straw for the count of 8.Keep doing the breathing for as long as you wish to help relaxation.You need to concentrate on the process which can stop you from thinking aboutYour P/AF©️Angela Rawlins 

[MWIC]

Great to hear - ENJOY!!!!

[Hylda2]

see you there next week but I went the pace and Ablate route

[Auriculaire]

Good to hear from you again Sunnyann. Glad that you have found a solution to your afib and are able to enjoy life again. Enjoy the Canaries. It is lovely to get away to a warm sunny place in winter!

[Jetcat]

lovely story Ann, I felt the same as you did once and i also thought that things would never get better. But thanks to ablations, medical help, and support from this site I’m feeling good again.👍x

[Snowgirl65]

It's so nice to hear a happy story. Enjoy every minute of your Canary Islands!

[Sozo]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for your positive encouraging story Sunnyann!! That is the story that many of us needs to hear!!! Blessings...

[Sozo]

Too add, I like you could not tolerate the meds.. I have never responded well to meds and these were no different, very bad side effects.

[LaceyLady]

well done 🙏🏼💗 Enjoy your holiday. I developed PAF around May 2019, we had booked long holiday to South America +, the insurance was so for renewal but I developed PAF and insurance company refused to renew until I’d had MRI etc, so hubs cancelled the lot 🥲 Hmm, I had a partial knee replacement instead 🤷🏼‍♀️ Well, then came Covid and 2021 saw me have T2D 😭😭😭 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

We have a trip to Grenada in a couple of weeks, but, I’m a low carb T2D with allergies to lobster, bananas and maybe peppers 🙄

Husband is allergic to shellfish 😳😳😳

So stress level rather raised and last night had a flutter🙄 So it’s getting used to things and I’m sure we’ll be ok when we get there 🤣

[OscarN]

good to hear.

[Peacefulneedshelp]

I am wondering if you made any lifestyle changes along with the ablation?

[foxglove1]

so pleased for you!