Professor Richard Schilling and Dr Nikolaos.

[sotolol]

Hello everyone.

After months being in AF non stop went to cardiologist in WGC Dr Papageorgiou shouted HELP.

Dr Papageoriou suggested AV node ablation and pacemaker.

Had it performed in St Bart’s London.

returned for pacemaker setting as one wire was laying properly PM had a lead revision but it’s better but not perfect.

Prof Schilling was happy with it. After having pacemaker wound opened up .

I feel amazing not crawling up stairs on bands and knees not a good look.

Professor Shilling was amazing as top uk cardiologist. Helped me up the step to high bed gave me a hot air bed came to see me before he left at night.

The hospital is 900 years old this year museum history of King George then once in a modern building hits you.

Although taxis and train’s expensive worth every penny .

It’s been amazing experience so if your last option is AV ablate and pace go for it no bruising pain and I’m getting waited on ha love it

Sorry I’ve rambled on just so happy .

All the best Jo.

[meadfoot]

Thats great, enjoy.

[sotolol]

hands not bands doh!

[jeanjeannie50]

So pleased for you Jo. There's nothing like having the top guys in the business!

Take care.

Jean x

[sotolol in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks jeanjeanie50

I’ve been on Amiodarone for 9 months but stopped straight away. It helped me get a cardio version so mustn’t complain too much. Hope you ok. Xxx

[jeanjeannie50]

Yes, I'm well thank you. x

[Gumbie_Cat]

What a great result, such a relief for you!

[sotolol in reply to Gumbie_Cat]

Yes I feel so happy as AF really getting to me .

[Gumbie_Cat]

I know the feeling. I have been stuck in it since last October, and had a failed ablation in December. On rate control (Bisoprolol) for now, and my only other option would be pace & ablate if the rate isn’t controlled. So far so good though, and I’m doing ok. However, I remember how bad my sister got - also crawling upstairs. I just have to pause now and again on stairs and hills, until my legs get the energy back - though I don’t get breathless 🤞

I’m relieved to know that there is a back-up option, and posts like yours are so encouraging.

[sotolol in reply to Gumbie_Cat]

Bless you I had this as nothing else was working. So quality of life not quantity Af stopped me enjoying anything as scared to go out.

So yes there is a back up plan I recommend it. Feel like I’m leaving a review for Amazon .

[tomtom222]

It's great. I'm happy for you!

[sotolol in reply to tomtom222]

we’ll after reading your posts I so feel for you.

Some say to me everyone gets palpations.. but there are palpitations then there is Af. !

They think I’m mad. But I ended up with tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy not so called palpitations the only drug that worked was Amiodarone but both consultants were not happy the effects it has on your body. But it gave me months of no Af. I can feel your pain hurt lack of self confidence. I hope you get a cardiologist who can help to improve your life.

Bless you .

[Foxey2]

Hi glad you’re feeling better, I am also under Dr Papageorgio and he did my ablation in St Barts back in October 2021, fingers crossed I’ve been AFib free since 😊

[sotolol in reply to Foxey2]

wow I hope it works for me too.

[bassets]

Good for you Jo!

[Nannysue1]

Pleased its worked for you. I too had a pace and ablate, 6months ago, after being in permanent AF for 2yrs and I feel that I have my life back.

[sotolol in reply to Nannysue1]

it does it is like being ‘normal’ again after approx 16 years.

[Nannysue1 in reply to sotolol]

I had AF for 9 yrs in total. To be able to be rid of all the medication too, is a big plus. I only take apixaban and a statin now.

[Jay10]

A good result for you at last. All the best.

[sotolol in reply to Jay10]

Thank you Long may it last

[Tapanac]

ramble on as long as you like. It’s lovely to hear you are so happy and seems a successful procedure for you. Take it easy and enjoy the good health

[Redders]

It must be so good to feel back to normal, so pleased for you. I have been in permanent AF for ages now( at least a year ). Had three ablations and was told nothing more could be done and discharged. Not seen a cardiologist for years and no check ups.

If I win the lottery I’ll go to see your wonderful cardiologists lol.

[sotolol in reply to Redders]

Hello Redders

I was lost in the system Dr on ward forgot….. my follow up in two weeks after calls to hospital totally ignored after 3 months nonstop Af I was told go to cardiac ward? Didn’t know they had one. Treatment response same day. After …. I won’t bore you they apologised had MDT meeting drugs changed test done and see Ep straight away. Got appointment in couple months job done. So sometimes it’s good to keep on keeping on. Nurse said you have an appointment but how Can i have tests Down the phone.

My daughter rang P A L S that’s when I got appointment.

Maybe worth ago those in uk I’m rambling again sorry.

[sotolol in reply to Redders]

Hi again

Have you tried to ask for appointment to mention pace and AV ablate. I was told nothing else drug wise will work as I’ve HF so was given 3 choices , I chose pace and ablate.

Worth an ask…… the secretary maybe?

Jo

[Redders in reply to sotolol]

I’m absolutely petrified of the thought of pace and ablate.

[sotolol in reply to Redders]

Hi you don’t feel a thing and I trust this battery more than my heart.

[Lenaropes]

Congratulations. So happy for you.