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Morning all,

Just to let folk know, I had my first ablation on Thursday. I opted to remain awake for the procedure and have to say it was a very positive experience!

I was in sinus rhythm at the time.

I had ablation on the left & right atrium as the electrophysiologist was treating AF and AVNRT.

The process took 5 hours this included mapping and though there was a little discomfort at times it wasn’t as bad as I’d expected.

Post op, a little tender in the chest area after walking but fine otherwise, no pain relief needed, the worst pain was back pain whilst laying flat and still for 9 hours but it disappeared once mobile.

Please, anyone that is worried about having an ablation don’t be, it really isn’t that bad.

I’m home now and making the most of the time spent doing nothing, bliss!!!

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Desanthony

Look after yourself and don't do too much too soon.

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djbgatekeeper

Glad you are in a good place, rest and recover now.

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pip_pip

Hi. What ablation was this ?

Phil

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Mollybobs in reply topip_pip

Pulmonary vein isolation via cryoablation!

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pip_pip in reply toMollybobs

Thanx. I just wondered . Puts things into perspective .

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Rainfern

I just read your poem Molly, and see you’ve been through a lot to get to this point! Well done for taking another step forward and it’s great to read that your experience of ablation has been so positive. Do take all advice given to take it easy for a few weeks!

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IronGirl68 in reply toRainfern

I've just this minute read your poem.. Amazing ❤️

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jeanjeannie50

It's good to hear all went well. Rest now and don't try to do too much. Best wishes. Jean

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Maisiemay13

pleased all went well,do rest up x

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Mollybobs

Thanks for the kind thoughts all!

great news Mollybobs, now don’t forget to follow the rules 👍

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Nan1

good to read all has gone well. Take good care

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Lenlec

good news. Take it easy for a few weeks hope it’s a success

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Speed

Great to hear +ve account of an ablation to give balance. Sounds very similar to my experience under sedation. I probably went back to regular activities earlier than recommended but without any issues. Hope you have a speedy recovery and are soon back to your normal routine - do listen to your body though and don’t over do it.

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Ppiman

That was truly lovely to read. Well done, brave person! :-)

Steve

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Adalaide2020

I think you are brave Mollybobs. I'm wishing with all my wobbly heart this is a success for you. I've not long had my ablation and it's all about Rest and Looking after You for quite a while now. Dont rush to get better. I've had wonderful advice on here and nearly everyone says read the advice sheet and then read it again! I was moved by your poem Mollybobs.

Be well and be happy. I'm a wife, mother and nan too. So precious, lovely lady.

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Harrgem

Hi Mollybobs, great to hear about this as I'm having mine soon. I'm having the cryo ablation, is this what you had. I've been worried every day about it, hyperfocusing on the bad stories rather than the positive ones like yours so thank you for posting about your experience. Enjoy your rest and relaxation now 🥰

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Mollybobs in reply toHarrgem

Hi Harrgem,

Yes it was Cryoablation.

My Electrophysiologist normally carries out the proceedure under a general because you need to lay really still. I am quite a chilled person and do have a high pain tolerance though so was able to convince him otherwise, haha!

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Boudica_HD

Very glad all went well Mollybobs

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Fullofheart

Yay, well done. Now take it very, very easy 😊

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Beatle45

Is there any special reason why you chose to be awake?

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Mollybobs in reply toBeatle45

Hi Beatle45.

I didn’t fancy having a breathing tube down my throat, also the recovery is quicker.

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Beatle45 in reply toMollybobs

I think you’re very brave. How long did you wait for the ablation?

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Mollybobs in reply toBeatle45

Only 6 weeks, insured through hubby’s work thankfully!

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KMRobbo

Excellent post. Best wishes.

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Aegean56

👍🙏🏽

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Snowgirl65

Great news that everything turned out so well! My three ablation experiences were similar to yours. Stay rested and don't do anything strenuous!

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Jackiesmith7777

Hi

That’s really good news it went so well . I didn’t realise an ablation took that long .

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Mollybobs in reply toJackiesmith7777

It doesn’t always, they told me 2-3 hours but he couldn’t get to one of the veins because of its positioning.

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Coco51

That is cheering to read. Thank you! Take it easy now. I was under GA for my 2 ablations and the sore throat from the tube afterwards was not nice. You avoided that. But 5 hours! Did you need to pee? I had a new pacemaker 2 weeks ago and 3 hrs into the procedure - which should have been 90 mins and didn't go according to plan - I needed help in that department! It was OK in the end though. Glad to hear your good news.

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Mollybobs

I had to wait 9 hours in total, no way was I using a bed pan ☺️

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Coco51 in reply toMollybobs

Wow! Respect 🙏. I think my diuretic tablets don't help. Should have ignored the advice and stopped them!

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Mollybobs in reply toCoco51

I did!

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MTBCyclist

Great poem and so nice nice to hear a good abalation experience, wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Gumbie_Cat

So pleased for you, and a lovely post for those who are worried about the procedure.

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consul

May I ask your age?

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Mollybobs

A young 62!

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Blugene

So pleased to hear you had a positive experience. I am due my ablation in a few days and starting to feel anxious, so your experience has given me hope. Good luck and l hope it is successful. Thank you.

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Mollybobs

Good luck to you Blugene🤞🏻Wishing you all the best!

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