TantaAnna update post sixth ablation

[Tantaanna]

Going to have a pacemaker implanted this Friday! My journey continues, seeking QOL to improve, not good for over four months. Had six ablation (for atrial tachycardia) with six spots ablated by Texas Dr. I still have fluctuations in heart rate changing minute to minute almost., sitting still. I can’t handle high doses of Diltiazam (180mg-120mg) Even 30 mg is annoying as the rate changes so frequently Atenolol dropped heart rate low.

changing my care to my home state starting with pacemaker and then AV node ablation. Heart rate more high than low, but seeking relief. , so willing to try and “give in “ to PM idea.

History! AF since 2014, (funky skipped beats 2008- on Metoprolol ). Cardio version, PIP Flecanide 2015-16-17. Ablations 2017-developed flutter, further ablation 18-19. 2019- long OT ? wave on EKG- off Flecanide and Metoprolol.

2019 in persistent flutter., on Diltiazam, no apparent bad side effects. But wanted my heart to not have to work so hard, and …,,

Sought treatment in Texas with left appendage ablation and watchman for anticoagulant in 2020. Felt so great for two years plus. This is what happened in 2023!

Thanks for your support

[jeanjeannie50]

Bless you it can't have been easy to have had 6 ablations and it's hard to be told that you need a pacemaker. Lets hope that it works well for you alongside the AV node ablation. A member on here discovered that she felt so well with just the pacemaker that she didn't have the planned AV node ablation.

Best wishes

Jean

[Tantaanna in reply to jeanjeannie50]

thank you for your reply Jean, it means a lot to me, yea those are my prayers and wishes- things will improve. It’s been quite a journey but so thankful for this forum, like Bob said he tied his left arm down while sleeping. I love to sleep on my side with my arm up!

[Hylda2 in reply to Tantaanna]

Had pacemaker fitted last September and AV node ablation in November. Life is very good now. Just had a walking holiday in Cornwall. 80 in October 🤸🏻‍♂️💃

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Hylda2]

How lovely Hylda, it sounds as though you're doing really well and that's a good recommendation.

Jean

[Hylda2 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I can’t even feel the AFib anymore

[Tantaanna in reply to Hylda2]

That is encouraging to me Hylda! We have lovely weather now after a long snowy, cold winter. Time to walk outdoors!

[Hylda2]

was fine until the Flecainide stopped working, now it’s just old age getting in the way!🙄

[CDreamer]

Hoping all goes well for you, I think you are doing the most sensible thing, my QOL is so much better with pacemaker.

[Tantaanna in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you, it’s been a challenging five months - suffering bring perseverance and perseverance, character.

[CDreamer in reply to Tantaanna]

I’m from the North of England where we have a saying ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Northerners are a stoic lot.

[Nugger in reply to CDreamer]

Yorkshire lad here,i second that 👍

[Golfer60UK]

Hello Tantaanna, had my pacemaker and av node ablated in 2021 after a couple of years feeling awful, passed out twice too. Now back to normal with a huge improvement in quality of life, golf 3 x times per week. Only tablet now is Apixaban, a blood thinner, which hopefully will stop any sign of a stroke

Best of luck and wishes too

Dave (78 year old)

[Declin]

Good luck with the procedure. I hope it all goes smoothly fir you from here on🤞

[bassets]

Here's hoping this pacemaker helps you to live a much more normal life - good luck

[Tantaanna in reply to bassets]

Thank you!

[reinaway]

Had P&A last year and can only say go for it as it has made a world of difference to my life and l'm rising 86! 😀

[Tantaanna in reply to reinaway]

Thank you for your encouragement! Continue on rising!

[Cevetello1]

It’s been a long journey for you. Can Dr Natale no longer help you?

[Tantaanna in reply to Cevetello1]

The Natalie team said my ablation of three weeks ago was successful. That is what I was told. I live 1000 miles from Natalie and if I need immediate concerns addressed, it’s too far away. I’ve had to go to ER three times. I still recommend Dr Natalie to anyone who asks! He is a great electrophysiologist

Yes I am still in the healing period, but for almost five months, sleep is not as it should be, my heart is working too hard, I am stressed, my family is stressed. I’m going with the decision that the clinic near me has suggested

I’ll update on this forum

[Snowgirl65]

Best wishes for your Friday procedure -- I hope it brings you relief and peace of mind.

[Tantaanna]

I appreciate your kind wishes and the reply!