Had my cryo ablation at the JR in Oxford this afternoon and back home now after about an hour in the car. Can't fault the staff. I was two and a quarter hours in the lab. I was completely dehydrated afterwards having nothing to drink since 6 am but have had a lot of water since, don't really want food yet.
I managed all of two stairs at home before feeling really rough and throwing up dramatically. Felt so much better after. I can't see anywhere that vomiting is an effect from ablation so assume its down to the GA/ travel/ stomach empty other than water? Any thoughts from you good people?
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That will be the GA in my opinion, surprised they let you out so quickly after GA, I had an overnight after an am cryo with sedation, check of the groin and stitch out early next morning and home. Hopefully got it out of your system now and will have a restful night.
Hi JoDogBlue, I would suspect the GA is to blame for your sickness. I hope it has not lingered and that you are feeling much better now. I also had cryoablation at the JR two weeks ago. Mine was also under GA, and I was worried about that, because the last time I had GA for a different procedure at a different hospital three years ago, I was vomiting constantly for 24 hours afterwards, it was absolutely horrendous. So before my ablation I researched what drugs I had been given last time, and before this op I had a long chat with the anaesthetist about using different drugs this time, to avoid becoming so sick again. Which he must have done, because this time I woke with no sickness at all, and gratefully ate a sandwich as soon as they said I could, around tea time. I was absolutely starving, having not eaten since dinner the night before.
I went into theatre for my ablation at about 1pm, and like you was sent home that evening, which surprised me, but I don’t think they’d have discharged me if I’d not been well. For the first few days, I felt as if I’d been kicked in the chest by a pony, and have had massive and spectacular bruises on my arms and groin where various lines were put into me, but two weeks later these are now nearly gone. I’ve been resting a lot and feel like I’m progressing well, touch wood. The worst part for me was not being able to have a bath for a whole week! Once I was able to have a good soak, I felt SO much better!
I really hope you’re no longer feeling sick today, that you’ve managed a good night’s sleep and and that you’re able to take the time to rest and recover your strength. I have found this site an absolute mine of helpful advice and information, along with the recovery information leaflet Bob has sent you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to say I haven't been or felt sick again but I don't have my appetite back yet. No pain today, just a slight headache. The burning and crushing in my chest when I came round from the GA was the most uncomfortable feeling I can remember and I'm grateful that went after about an hour. I just need to remember to do less than I think I can in the next week or so and let myself be looked after!
Hope you are feeling better now and not feeling sick. GA always makes me really poorly which is why now, if i have the option of having sedation and local or epidural that's what I go for. My wife is the same and as they wheel her from the operating theatre after a necessary GA always asks for anti-nausea meds to be given. I really think by now that they should have worked out which GA and painkillers and mix of all are best so that we are not so poorly afterwards.
Thanks for replying. I've only had a GA once before and that was for a fairly short procedure. Sedation wasn't an option yesterday and given the pain I felt when I came round I'm glad I didn't experience it as it happened. Need to remember to say about my reaction to the GA if I need another one.
No it's not always an option I know and sometimes I don't believe it's always the Ga which causes the nausea it can be the pain killers or the mix of GA and painkillers too.
After my first ablation by sedation only which took 3hrs. I was violently sick. Wasn't sick after the next two, one with sedation again and the other with a GA. I stayed in hospital overnight after each one.
They nearly kept me in as my oxygen sats were low for a while but the consutant was happy for me to go home after drinking lots and deep breathing. Hoping I dont need another ablation but at least I've leart what to expect!
Have had two ablations under GA at JR and as you say the staff are amazing. I was kept in overnight for my first ablation due to low BP but went in at 1:30 for my second and was picked up at 6:30 and home and in bed by 7:30. As others have said almost certainly the GA the cause of your sickness.
Take it slow! I am convinced that it takes several days at least for the GA to come out of your system. The ablation itself will leave feeling a bit battered initially but this time next week you should feel a whole lot better.
I cannot praise the arrythmia team at the JR enough - caring supportive responsive and professional. Don’t hesitate to call them for advice and support if you have any concerns.
Hope you make a complete and progressive recovery over the coming days.
Thanks for your comments Jeff. I really felt like I was in safe hands at the JR. No chest pain just a slight headache and I'm a bit breathless this afternoon, even lying down. All par for the course I guess. No plans for the week, just down-time to catch up on reading and some movies.
I felt exactly the same, dry mouth, nauseous and couldn't eat for the first day. I was told it's down to the cocktail of drugs and sedation. It will pass. My problem now is constipation and wind l, apart from that and not sleeping well I believe I am doing well. It's the anxiety that gets me thinking I shouldn't be doing this!!
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