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Had my ablation Friday.

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I had my cardiac ablation on Friday 30/8/24 general aneasthetic and home yesterday. Chest a bit sore but not too bad and most of all AF is gone although still some ectopics. I know its early days though the EP did say he had identified the AF locations and is confident he has ablated them. He told me the ectopics were there prior to the procedure but stopped when I was sedated. he said he may prescribe an antiarrythmic if it bothers me or he can do another ablation in a while as it will be easy to ablate once he finds it. I really want to thank all the members of this forum that gave me sound advice and encouragement prior to this procedure as it really is so much less frightning to talk to people that have had these things done. Thank you one and all.

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jeanjeannie50

Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery. Take life slowly now for a few weeks and plenty of rest. I found after my ablations that I would walk somewhere happily and then come over so tired that I didn't have the energy to walk back.

Jean

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wischo in reply tojeanjeannie50

Thank you Jeannie yes indeed, only walked around the kitchin a bit yesterday and the same planned for today. Not in a rush anywhere and nothing to prove so will try a 1klm walk next week for a few days and see how I feel. Thanks for the well wishes.

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Nantoone in reply towischo

Good luck. I am starting week five tomorrow. Been up and down a lot but hoping the blanking period will end with a good result. Great support network here for sure.

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pottypete1

Good news.

NOW!

Remember the golden rule… take it easy for at least 2 weeks lifting nothing heavier than the TV remote.

Then ease yourself back into normal life slowly listening to your body.

Many a good ablation has been undone by doing too much too soon.

Pete

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Ducky2003 in reply topottypete1

Spot on!

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Desanthony

Brilliant news! Take things easy and hope you recover well.

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wilsond

All the best,and now relax for a few weeks at least. Glad all went well! Xx

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Sixtyslidogirl

Thanks for reporting in and best wishes for a good recovery. I am still waiting for mine so good to hear all the details.

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JoDogBlue

Listen to your body and take it very slowly if you have to. On the day I had my ablation the guy in the next bed told me he was planning a walk and pub lunch the day after his. I wonder if he managed that, I had to rest and do very little for a couple of weeks. Your heart needs time to heal. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Nantoone in reply toJoDogBlue

I did a lovely flat slow dog walk yesterday and I’m on week five now. Could not have done that the previous week so remember we all heal differently. I am still optimistic for a full recovery just slow.

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Ppiman

Well done and it sounds as if you have had a good experience under an excellent doctor. All should ow be plain sailing! In my case, I am on a waiting list for an ablation (having had one in 2019) and I have as much problem from ectopics as from my AF, more troublesome at times. It really depends how many ectopics you get and how they make you feel. Yours will currently likely be worsened by the ablation procedure.

I have read that the first month after an ablation is the "genuine" blanking period where your doctor can pretty much ignore any AF or other arrhythmias that raise their head. After this time, from the study I read, AF episodes that might occur do increasingly point to the possibility of a need for a second ablation. This might suggest that it is worth avoiding any unnecessary stress on the the heart too much in those early weeks - something to ask about, perhaps? Some doctors seem to prescribe anti-arrhythmic tablets during these first weeks - perhaps for that reason.

Steve

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Snowgirl65

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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wischo in reply toSnowgirl65

Thank you.

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