5 hours post ablation at St George’s

[Sixtyslidogirl]

So I am recovering on the ward after pulmonary vein isolation with general anaesthetic. Felt a bit groggy (obvs), but managed to eat chicken, mash & peas, followed by jam sponge & custard. Very old school but most welcome, even from the rather awkward lying down position. In NSR but have felt a few ectopics. All par for the course I suppose. Biggest problem was having a wee which always gets me after a GA. Eventually, managed with the help of running water in my headphones.

Groin was a bit achy initially, gone off now but haven’t moved it so won’t know really what that will be like. Spending the night here for which I’m quite grateful. It’s a quiet ward so maybe will get some sleep even though it’s really warm with dvt stockings and non- slip socks.

I had my last apixaban on Sunday morning and due to resume at 10pm. So all in all not too bad so far. Due to be discharged 8:30-9am when hubby will take me home before he goes to work, leaving me in tender care of our son who is staying with us for that purpose.

[meadfoot]

Well done, hope you have a good nights sleep.

[wilsond]

Good news take it steady now xx

[mav7]

Best wishes for a successful recovery.

[CDreamer]

Wishing you speedy recovery & long lasting NSR.

[Soundmike]

Hope you have a good recovery get plenty of rest, you get to keep the sexy tights on for a few days.

[jeanjeannie50]

Pleased all appears to have gone well. Keep us updated, even if it's just to say you're feeling well.

After my last (3rd) ablation I did a wee and it was full of blood. The very young nurse took it away and I had visions of me being rushed to an operating theatre. When she came back into the ward I asked what had been said and her answer was she hadn't shown it to anyone! Well I lived to tell the tale, so guess it was nothing to worry about.

You take care now and get lots of rest.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Jean

[Redactrice in reply to jeanjeannie50]

That scenario does not inspire confidence. How long ago was that? I do hope it was an aberration and nothing to worry about. Is it possible that the blood came from your groin wound? I certainly had a lot of bleeding. The nurses pressing down on it every half hour hurt much worse than the ablation itself.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Redactrice]

It was 2016. I think she was a trainee nurse. It was my third ablation at the same hospital. I was always kept in overnight as a matter of routine. All in all their service was very good.

[Redactrice]

Wow, there was a bed for you overnight? That's impressive. After my recent ablation I was turfed out before dinnertime. Glad you have support at home. Don't push yourself -- take it easy.

[TootingBelle]

Well done, rest easy. Who did the procedure?

[Sixtyslidogirl in reply to TootingBelle]

I asked his name twice but have now forgotten. His name isn’t on the discharge notes and I can’t see it on the arrhythmia team list at St George’s. Rafiz something, quite jolly and round but didn’t hang around to chat.

[TootingBelle in reply to Sixtyslidogirl]

Seems like he did a good job. Enjoy your rest.

[Sixtyslidogirl in reply to TootingBelle]

I found him. It was Riyaz Kaba.

[TootingBelle in reply to Sixtyslidogirl]

Thank you. He's got a very impressive CV. Good to know. Meanwhile, I hope that your recovery is progressing apace with no problems.

[Snowgirl65]

Rest and recover now. Sounds like everything went really well!

[Kimmieblue]

Glad everything went well. All the best for a speedy recovery.K.

[irene75359]

Best wishes for a swift recovery - don't overexert your self in any way!

[Sixtyslidogirl in reply to irene75359]

Thank you. I am staying firmly sitting down as much as possible.