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Well, I have been moved up the schedule for Dr.Natale, I am now seeing him next week instead of in March, so I will be able to make a decision more quickly regarding my ablation, and will see him before Dr.Wolf. I wonder if I was moved quickly because I am relatively local even though it is a call, or if I was moved up because there aren't that many on the waitlist which I doubt...I am now nervous!! Anyway, I'll see what he advises ...

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Blearyeyed

Try to stay calm and think of the positives, an early appointment means less time worrying about the appointments coming up.Good luck with the Ablation, whatever option you choose , Bee

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to Blearyeyed

Thank you!

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mjames1

How long ago did you call to make the appointment? Good luck and let us know what he says.

Jim

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to mjames1

I called late November or early December and was put on a list as they hadn't opened up the schedule. They called last week and put me on the schedule for the middle of March, and called today to offer me an appointment for early next week- so that is sooner than I was expecting but the sooner I can have an ablation the sooner I and get on with my life, (meaning we have put long haul travel and travel to remote places on hold), assuming he thinks I need one...

Thank you!

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mav7

Hi Fuzzy

Did you have a chance to review his YouTube vids ?

May help prepare you for questions to ask.

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Iamfuzzyduck

Dr.Natale or Dr Wolf?

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ozziebob in reply to Iamfuzzyduck

Dr Wolf ?

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to ozziebob

I watched Dr Wolf’s, yes! I contacted him through that platform…

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mav7 in reply to Iamfuzzyduck

I was referring to Natalie.

(Sry for late reply)

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Snowgirl65

Less time to worry! Keeping fingers crossed for you.

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to Snowgirl65

Thank you!

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Singwell

I agree good idea to prepare questions before the appointment with each of your advisors. Since you're seeing Dr Natale first, then be ready for questions about that procedure.

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iris1205

that is great news! More options sooner. Less waiting! I understate I trepidation but you’ll be relieved to move forward! Best wishes!

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MummyLuv

good news, I am sure they will both be lovely and put your mind at ease. When I met dr wolf he was so confident and answered all my questions with ease, gave me a lot of faith

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to MummyLuv

Oh I didn’t know you met him, was that in Houston?

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MummyLuv in reply to Iamfuzzyduck

I had a video call with him when I was considering flying to Houston, he really puts you mind at rest.

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SeanJax

I got a PFA with Natale 2 and half years ago. So far so good for me . Evidently I am one of his fans. It does not mean Wolf is not good. It is a personal choice. They are both excellent. With PFA the recovery was a cake walk.

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Iamfuzzyduck in reply to SeanJax

Oh good! I am pleased to hear that. He was doing pulse field that long ago?

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OzJames

why don’t you just tell Dr Natale you have a contact that’s had the Wolf procedure and know of others that have had a similar mini maze in Japan. just ask Dr Natale what he thinks of that process and its risks and positives. His experience no doubt is great and he should have the answers.

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