Trifecta

[Sweetmelody]

On Tuesday, February 6, I’m scheduled for an A-fib ablation, an atypical A-flutter ablation, and a Watchman implant. Statistically, everything is in my favor, so I’m good, meaning my head is in a good place.

I’m going into the procedures with hope and confidence, but I also know the A-fib journey can be long and bumpy. I avidly read all the comments on the forum about self-care post-ablation. Thank you. They are helpful. I also read stories with troubled episodes as well as ones with happy endings. All of you help me keep my perspective.

I educate myself as well as I can, advocate for myself, pay attention to details, navigate the medical system fairly skillfully as a congenial squeaky wheel, cover my bases—and then I get to now. It’s time to “let go” and just see what happens.

I’ll check back in in a bit to tell you how things are going. I get such encouragement from this forum just by reading the replies and interactions between others in similar situations.

I’m crossing my fingers. My toes. Heck, I’ll cross my eyes if it helps!

[meadfoot]

Best wishes for a better healthier future post procedure.

[Sweetmelody in reply to meadfoot]

Oh yes! A healthier life, one with my oomph back. I miss it. Tachycardia wears me out. All sorts of good results could be around the corner. I’m grateful for electrophysiology. Thanks for your good wishes.

[Seriouslycurious]

Good luck. Many blessings on you.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Seriouslycurious]

Thank you so much!

[Rainfern]

Lovely to read your positive approach Sweetmelody. Wishing you all success on Tuesday and an easy recovery 🤗

[Sweetmelody in reply to Rainfern]

It’s almost Tuesday. At last. I'm feeling exceptionally positive now that February 6 is around the corner. It feels like the stars have aligned. Hard to explain, but I feel very good about it all! Thanks for your good wishes.

[CDreamer]

Just crossed my fingers and toes for you, you sound amazing and do hope all goes well.

Best wishes

[Sweetmelody in reply to CDreamer]

Multiple crossed fingers and toes should do it! With the exception of my EP trying that method during the procedure. (-:

[Finvola]

Best wishes Sweetmelody.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Finvola]

Thank you, Finvola. Thank you for your good thoughts and taking the time to share with me.

[jeanjeannie50]

Sending you best wishes for a successful result.

Jean

[Sweetmelody in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I just feel it in my bones that there’s going to be a successful result. All the signs are good. Thanks!

[Desanthony]

All the best to you.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Desanthony]

Many thanks for thinking of me.

[Sixtyslidogirl]

good luck!

[Sweetmelody in reply to Sixtyslidogirl]

Thank you!

[Mugsy15]

And you taught me a new word! 😁

[Sweetmelody in reply to Mugsy15]

I did? What is it?

[Mugsy15 in reply to Sweetmelody]

Wel.....trifecta, obvz!!

[Sweetmelody in reply to Mugsy15]

Aha! That means Mugsy15 doesn’t bet on horseraces! Me neither. Good on us. Gambling is a losing proposition.

Trifecta probably isn’t a well-chosen term, because I don’t think tomorrow morning’s triple procedure is a gamble. Sure, I don’t know the exact outcome, but there are going to be a lot of winners—at least from my starting gate of afib, aflutter, persistent tachycardia, PAC’s, SVT’s, fatigue, fogginess, unresponsiveness to antiarrhythmic drugs, resistance to lifelong anticoagulation, and a general lack of oomph and my old verve. It can only get better! (No betting involved.) Better doesn’t mean perfect. It just means better—and I’ll take it!

[Mugsy15 in reply to Sweetmelody]

Haha! Never been in a bookies in my life, I've worked too hard all my life to give my money away! I know a couple of ex-jockeys and let's just say that after listening to their hilarious but alarming anecdotes, I don't trust the integrity of the 'sport' one bit.

Anyway, I digress....

I did read that Trifecta can be used to describe any group of three desirable outcomes, so I back your usage in this case. ☺️👍

[Bagrat]

All good wishes winging their way. You sound like a role model for me regarding attitude.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Bagrat]

Thanks! I have to catch myself on attitude sometimes, but worry and fear don’t help heal anything. Quite the opposite. I choose to be optimistic— and grateful for the advances in electrophysiology!

[Frances123]

Best wishes and hope all goes well.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Frances123]

Thanks, Frances. That was my mother’s name. Makes your good wishes special.

[Nan1]

I’ll be in your position the following day and I’m wishing you the very best of luck. All will be well

[Sweetmelody in reply to Nan1]

We will be well. And what a relief that will be. My best wishes to both of us!

[Tapanac]

fingers toes (and eyes well a squint ) crossed for you.

[Sweetmelody in reply to Tapanac]

Fingers and toes should do it! The squint is the icing on the cake. Thanks!

[mrgwair567]

Best wishes!

[Sweetmelody in reply to mrgwair567]

Thanks for thinking of me. Much appreciated!

[Eirecara]

Best wishes 🍀☘️

[Sweetmelody in reply to Eirecara]

Thank you. 🙏🏽💓🎶

[MWIC]

Very best of luck with it and keep that positivity because it just helps massively

[Sweetmelody in reply to MWIC]

Thanks for reinforcing the positiveness of positivity! You’re right on!

[Snowgirl65]

Wishing you the best, and looking forward to hearing your thoughts afterward. Keep a happy thought!

[Sweetmelody in reply to Snowgirl65]

I plan to tell everyone who’s been so kind to send me good wishes what my outcome is and what I’ve learned from my experience. Thanks for your good wishes.

[AustinElliot]

Good fortune on your journey and a positive outcome!

[Sweetmelody in reply to AustinElliot]

I’m staying totally positive about a positive outcome. I’m just mid-journey. This step could lead to a good resolution. What I’d really like is my oomph back! It comes with NSR for me. Thanks for your good wishes.

[reinaway]

Best of luck and hope everything works as well for you as my procedures did for me.

[Sweetmelody in reply to reinaway]

What an upbeat note! Thank you!

[Usta]

All the best to you!

[Sweetmelody in reply to Usta]

Thank you!

[Sweetmelody in reply to Usta]

Thank you for thinking of me!

[Karendeena]

All the best, I am where you are but have an appointment in March. My fear is that my paroxysmal afib will become worse as the episodes come around every couple of months

[Sweetmelody in reply to Karendeena]

I had the same fear. My EP said my heart was not suffering further damage during the six months I’ve been in and out of afib/flutter since reverting. He allayed my fears. I still worried, but a lot less, especially since worrying never helps anything we have no control over. The nasty little rogue cells in my heart that can’t keep their electrical impulses under control are beyond my control. I am extremely grateful for electrophysiology even existing.

. In November I thought February would never come, but it’s here right on schedule. And I’m less than 48 hours away from the procedures being over with. March likewise will be here before you know it. Best wishes.

[vovvarna22]

Very best wishes!

[Sweetmelody in reply to vovvarna22]

Thank you!

[vovvarna22]

Best wishes for you😊

[marcyh]

I'm a few years younger but not much. I haven't had an implant but I had my second ablation for AF and my first ablation for atrial flutter last summer. My EP says my case is tricky. But I'm doing well and I'm glad I had it done.

Best wishes!

[Sweetmelody in reply to marcyh]

I’m so glad to hear you’re doing well after a 2nd ablation. That is my deep hope. I looked up some of your previous posts. Tricky indeed. I see you do the same sort of research I do online. Knowing as much as I’m capable of knowing helps me stay positive and to be proactive when I need to be—both of which got me to the point I’m at exactly now: 24 hours away from an ablation for afib as well as aflutter plus the implantation of a Watchman. I can’t predict the outcome of all this, but I know things will be better, and better is good enough! Your good report is encouraging.

[Sweetmelody]

Thank you for your good wishes and encouraging report. Much appreciated!