an update on my wife's afib journey

[stuartw]

On July 25th my wife went in to hospital for a pacemaker fitting she was told to stop taking her water tablets 2 days before which she did it was scheduled as a day surgery and she would be coming home later that day the pacemaker was a 3 wire device but there were complications on the operating table the nurse monitoring her had to stop the procedure with only one wire attached as she was drowning in the fluid in her lungs and around her heart and they had to revive her and she was transferred to the high dependency unit over the next five days i was called twice to urgently go to the hospital it was frightening going into the room seeing my wife there with a bank of machines at both sides of her and drips going into her arms at both sides an oxygen mask over her face on the 3rd and 4th days they tried to remove the oxygen but had to put it back on on the 5th day they removed the oxygen and rang me to go pick her up she seamed much brighter and we went home over the next 6 days she went down hill on the 7th day i called the ambulance some checks were done and she was rushed to hospital i was toled it was a good job i dialed 999 she was put on anti-biotics and strong water medication via drips she spent a week in hospital this time we talked to the doctor and he said if they had fitted the 3 wires she would have been ok but it was not possible and they cant go in again as her heart is in too bad a condition she is still in afib they are trying to control it with tablets on our last visit to the pacemaker clinic the doctor mentioned they may do an ablation has anybody else had anything like this as she is now in a wheelchaire if we go shopping and cant walk far at all

[jeanjeannie50]

What a worrying time you've both had Stuart. I really feel for you. Hope someone that's had a similar experience will respond and tell their story. Wishing you and your wife a positive outcome Will watch the responses you get with interest.

Jean

[stuartw in reply to jeanjeannie50]

thank you

[CDreamer]

So sorry to hear about your experiences. I have 3 lead pacemaker which has helped me but I had it implanted prior to heart failure. Sounds as though your wife’s procedure was whilst already in heart failure so in a weakened state before implant was attempted.

[stuartw in reply to CDreamer]

yes she was diagnosed with heart failure after being taken in hospital on a regular basis weekly for 2 or 3 years the last time before diagnosis a doctor had seen her and discharged her another doctor asked her where are you going she said she had been discharged and this doctor said no you have not i think i know what is wrong with you get back in bed we need to do some tests

[BenHall1]

Hi Stuart,

This is way beyond any of my experiences and I just want to say how very sorry I am that you and your wife have gone through all this. It must be devastating. I have some idea though when my wife was sent to hospital earlier in the year for a check up and was kept in with pneumonia - much to everyones surprise.

I wish your wife well and hope that she keeps improving and for you too may I just add .... " May theFforce be with You"

John

[stuartw in reply to BenHall1]

thank you

[Frances123]

What an awful time for you both. I wish you both well and hope so very much that something can be done to at least help ease things until your wife is strong enough to see what else can be offered. Take care.

[stuartw in reply to Frances123]

thank you

[Tapanac]

Gosh I’m so sorry for you both especially your partner

I had a pacemaker fitted in September but I was never told to stop my water tablets. I actually did not take one the morning of the surgery, but that was for my own comfort. I kept telling myself I didn’t want to get on the table and find I needed the loo

I do hope they sort her health out very quickly and so sorry this has happened

All the best…..Pat x

[iris1205]

You are both so incredibly brave! Kudos to you for being there for your wife, and hoping things will settle for both of you. Take care

[bassets]

So sorry to hear of this and I'm hoping everything will calm down and your wife will begin to feel better. Best wishes and good luck to you now..

[waveylines]

So sorry to hear your news. What a terrible time you have both been through. I hope your wife improves and they can find a better way forward.