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Thank you - all of you lovely people

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I have been well and truly supported by you all as I approach my catheter ablation scheduled for tomorrow in Glenfield Hospital.Having made several posts to gain reassurance I will be going ahead although I am still very scared and fragile.

I will let you all know in due course (hopefully) and thank you again from the bottom of my ♥️

Karen x

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jeanjeannie50

Sending you my best wishes for a successful outcome. Look forward to hearing how it all went.

Jean

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Karendeena in reply to jeanjeannie50

Thanks Jean, feeling very anxious but know it's the best way forward

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mrgwair567

Sending you best wishes ! Just think, this time tomorrow it will all be over!Take care and let us know how you get on !

Regards Lynne

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Karendeena in reply to mrgwair567

Thanks Lynne x

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Hylda2

You’ll wonder what all the fuss was about I promise you. I would not have an ablation, no one was going to fiddle with my heart.

Eventually a pacemaker and an AV node ablation and I wonder what I was thinking off.

Dx

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Karendeena in reply to Hylda2

Thank you. You ran from an ablation and then went for that? Wow 😳 x

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4chickens

good luck for tomorrow

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Karendeena in reply to 4chickens

Thank you. I am just getting ready

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4chickens in reply to Karendeena

Soon be over. The anxiety and expectations is really far worse than the procedure.

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Buffafly

Best wishes! 🍀

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Karendeena in reply to Buffafly

Thank you

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Tab1966

Hi Karen, I had my ablation this morning. All fine, feeling quite a bit of chest discomfort but like me, Im sure you'll find the whole experience much less traumatic than you imagine it will be. Good luck!

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Karendeena in reply to Tab1966

Thank you for your kind words. They told me I might get chest discomfort like I swallowed a hot potato!

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Tab1966 in reply to Karendeena

That is what it feels like! Much like a really bad bout of indigestion! And as usual, the medics and nurses are so kind and I was looked after magnificently 😀 I think laying flat for 3 hours was honestly the worse bit. Hope you're ok this morning and look forward to hearing that your experience was ok too.

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Karendeena in reply to Tab1966

Hi, nice to hear your experience. Thank you.It was uncomfortable for me. I couldn't have the usual painkillers because of the side effects on me so not sure what concoction I had. I know they gave me diazapam and I am told I had a fair amount of sedation, I am sure through the mask.

Anyway, 3 hours passed and I did feel the burns in fact one or two up the back of my neck.

I didn't feel well last night and have struggled to sleep with a headache, I also had flickering lights so think I had some kind of migraine.

It's almost 6.30am and I have given up trying to sleep.

Felt nauseous and agitated last night but ready for my breakfast this morning!

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Tab1966 in reply to Karendeena

I had a general anaesthetic which seems like a better experience maybe?? Although, I do have a sore throat and my windpipe hurts. The pain in my chest is still there and like you I had little to no sleep last night because of the discomfort. But... day by day its sure to improve isn't it?!

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kkatz in reply to Karendeena

Shame you maybe a bit of a rough time .It should be worth it.Take it easy.

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Iamfuzzyduck

wishing you all the best! Keep us posted!

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Karendeena in reply to Iamfuzzyduck

Thank you

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bassets

Best of luck, hoping everything will go well.

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Karendeena in reply to bassets

Thank you just on my way now

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Nan1

Hope by the time you get this post your ablation will be over with and all went well. Don’t rush your recovery.

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Karendeena in reply to Nan1

Nan1 on my way ❤️

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Jacko68

Good luck and look forward to hearing about how it goes

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Karendeena in reply to Jacko68

Thank you

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Frances123

wishing you all the best and wait to hear from you. x

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Karendeena in reply to Frances123

Thank you

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19591959

Good luck. It will all be over soon. Keep smiling xxx

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AmandaLouise77

I'm holding your hand, you've got this. You are stronger than you'll ever know. Look in the mirror and tell yourself this!

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Karendeena in reply to AmandaLouise77

Thank you ❤️

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Paige70

I hope all goes well x

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Larneybuds

You will be fine and well looked after. Hope all goes well xx

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Lilypocket

By the time you read this you will very likely have had your ablation. You must be very proud you took the step ! Please let us know how you are. X

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Karendeena in reply to Lilypocket

Just about to write a post. It's 6.30am and I have given up trying to sleep 😴

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kkatz

When I had my ablation I even posted while sat waiting to go in for my ablation and got some replies.I felt as if I went in feeling as if I had someone holding my hand.Mind you after 6 months dithering I changed from worrying to being glad I was having sedation so I knew what was happening.curious about the procedure. I would rather have it again than the tooth extraction I had in December.

Good luck.

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Karendeena in reply to kkatz

Thank you. I had sedation too

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Desanthony

thinking of you and hope you get a great result.

👍🍀

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wilsond

Soon be through it and having a nice cuppa xxx

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Snowgirl65

Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery!

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Sixtychick

Good Luck. You’ll be well looked after at Glenfield.Really experienced Doctors.

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MWIC

Very best of luck, hope it all goes well and you’re on your road to a better life

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