Best Christmas present ever!

[Alfc]

My AFIB became persistent in August last year and my doctor’s summary was not good. The doctor told me the longer it stayed with me the harder it would be to get back to Sinus Rhythm. When I posted on this site the advice was overwhelmingly in agreement to get a consultation with a specialist asap, even if I had to pay. I did this and said I preferred to remain conscious when the procedure was eventually performed. The waiting list was 7 months for conscious patients, 12 for anaesthetised patients. Amazingly he contacted me and said he had spaces on Christmas Eve, was I interested? Was I !!!

I had the pre op and was admitted on Christmas Eve. Procedure took around 2and a half hours ( as best as I can recall!) and included a elation and cardioversion, for which I was anaesthetised. The process was a complete success and the only hard bit was getting the wound to stop bleeding!

I was picked up on Saturday evening by my family and went home to enjoy the best Christmas I could have hoped for!🎄

[Paulbounce]

Hi Alfc.

What a great start to the New Year

Paul

[Alfc in reply to Paulbounce]

Thanks Paul, it certainly is!

[Buzby62]

We love a good news story here, I know you’re in your second week now but take it easy for a few more weeks.

Here is the recovering from ablation info sheet, read it over and over

api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

Best wishes

[Alfc in reply to Buzby62]

Thanks Buzby, The sheet was given to me when I left.

[jeanjeannie50]

That's great news Alfc. Isn't it strange how things turn out not not at all as we expect. So pleased to hear you are feeling well, what a lovely Christmas present.

Jean

[Alfc in reply to jeanjeannie50]

It certainly was! As you said it is strange how things unfold.

[BobD Volunteer]

Grear news, now rest and read our fact sheet on recovery which I will add in a moment,.

healthunlocked.com/redirect...

[Alfc in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob.

[wilsond]

What a great present! Remind yourself not to do too much for some time. Heart has been 'insulted!' And needs to settle into new rythym.All the best! X

[Alfc in reply to wilsond]

Great advice Wilsond. I am trying to follow your advice!

[tom0985]

That's amazing! congratulations! I hope it stays away now

[Alfc in reply to tom0985]

Thanks Tom, I do too!

[Fannyphasbees]

Fantastic news. I too felt massively supported by everyone on the forum and had cardio. version on 26/11 and immediately felt back to normal. It’s like magic and I’m still feeling so happy and grateful. Well done. 👏 😀

[Frances123]

Great news. Continue to rest. Happy New Year.

[OzJames]

that is wonderful news, just remember to take things easy, I’ve had a few cardioversions and always take the first month nice and easy to let my heart get used to sinus rhythm

[30912]

Excellent news. Wishing you well with your recovery and continued success for the New Year.

[Alfc in reply to 30912]

👍Thank you

[Alfc in reply to 30912]

Thank you 30912 . Happy New Year to you

[Abbyroza]

Good news! What procedure is ‘an elation’? Is it always combined with a cardioversion?

[Cliff_G in reply to Abbyroza]

Ablation.

[Tapanac]

so pleased for you. Now have a good new year

[Alfc in reply to Tapanac]

Thanks Tapanac, have a Happy New Year!

[Cliff_G]

Fantastic! Join the Christmas procedure club! (Mine was an emergency aortic dissection repair which unfortunately returned me to fib, but at least I was alive)

[Alfc in reply to Cliff_G]

Sorry it didn’t go as expected, but as you say at least you’re still here. Have a happy New Year.

[Cliff_G in reply to Alfc]

Thanks. You too.

[MummyLuv]

wonderful news! Congratulations

[Alfc in reply to MummyLuv]

Thank you MummyLuv

[Rainfern]

Very happy for you Alfc. Brilliant news! You’ve had all the good advice you need from this wonderful forum so just wishing you many years of NSR, health and happiness.

[Alfc]

Thank you very much Rainfern. This site provides sound advice and comfort. I have been lucky enough to have received both over the years.

[bassets]

Great! Have a fab new year.