pacemaker & av mode ablation

[Koladog]

I am being referred to Basildon hospital with a view to the above procedure

There must be some people who have had this procedure & I would like them to share their experience with me - not only about procedure itself but also what life is like afterwards & any restrictions it imposed on life I am particularly interested in if it restricts swimming in the ocean for example

Thanks in advance

[BobD Volunteer]

A pacemaker does have some limitations, for example I'm not allowed to do electric welding any more! lol 😁 That and stay away from induction hobs but I did manage to shock myself last week whilst dyno testing an engine and still here . Once all healed up you would need to discuss activities with your doctors but I can't see a problem with wild swimming unless you meet an electric eel.

[Koladog in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob - not anticipating meeting any of those 🤣

Have you had av mode ablation as well ?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Koladog]

no not necessary.

[CDreamer in reply to BobD]

or a sting ray

[Barb1 in reply to BobD]

I still use my induction hob. Just have to remember about scanners at airport etc. Need to take the alternative PM route!

[DawnTX in reply to BobD]

😹😹😹

[Hylda2]

I’ve had both at 79 and absolutely fine. Back to my walking. Swimming confined to daughters pool

[reinaway]

Had both done six months ago at 84. Now off all meds except for anticoagulant and BP. No more AF and sleepless nights. Go for it as it's the best thing I ever did 😊

[ozziebob]

No experience myself, but if you use the Search 🔍 option at the top of the page, using similar words to your Post title, then you will read hundreds of testimonials that should answer your query. Good luck.

[Golfer60UK]

Hello Koladog, yes had Pace and ablate, prior to this in AF I was restricted in many things due to the tablets I was taking, especially Bisoprolol which made me very weary and feeling tired most of the time.

After the procedure I am back to my normal activities, golf 3 x times per week, and the only tablet for AF is Apixaban a blood thinner.

I feel much better generally even at 78

Best of luck

Dave

[Koladog]

Thank you everyone it has helped a lot to hear your experiences as I do find it scary to be dependant on a pacemaker

[Clareowenpearcy]

I’m waiting to see a cardiologist who did my 3 ablations, last one 2017. Over the last few months my heart rate is consistently between 39 and 220. I have NO symptoms and often don’t know when I’m in Afif other than my Apple Watch telling me. I take 90mg of diltazem and 20mg of zeralto. My GP is concerned about the low heart rate of 39 and mentioned sudden cardiac arrest as a concern. I have a halter test next Friday to determine if I’m still going in and out of Afib or if I’m now persistent. He believes I’m a candidate for a pacemaker and AV node ablation.😳 I’m 70 years old, very active and don’t feel sick and never have since being diagnosed in 2010.