Back on the waiting list..

[LordGabriel]

Happy New Year to all you afibbers…

Great start to mine… back on the waiting list for a 2nd Ablation.

The annoying bugger, AF is back again!

Gotta lose some weight too.

All very grim!

Anyone done a new diet recently that works? Not too strict?

[Jalia]

Intermittent fasting. Try this..... eat sensibly during the day, don't starve yourself or count calories BUT have a 14/16 hour fast overnight , drinking only clear fluids . Physio recommended this . Fastic App worth looking at.

[kkatz]

I have dieted all my life and the best is calorie counting.I use nutracheck app .It takes a bit of getting used to but go for loosing 1/2 lb per week and you will probably loose more to start with.There is a good FB support group too.

[CDreamer]

Intermittent fasting, proven, as Jalia says. If you can have one day a week when you fast for 24 hours it really helps.

Calorie counting does not work, not every calorie is equal and is incredibly complex to work ou and everyone’s metabolism is so different that we all need a different amount.

Eat smaller portions, drink half a glass of water 5-10 mins before eating, start your main meal with a green salad, remove all or nearly all white starches ie: bread, potatoes & baked goods - Substitute green leafy veg.

You will find really interesting recipes which have been well thought out, are anti-inflammatory and very delicious on the DoctorsKitchen website.

Good luck

[Auriculaire in reply to CDreamer]

The advice about fasting is not suitable for those people whose afib can be triggered by drops in blood sugar . I have had afib triggered by drops in blood sugar and also sometimes by rapid hikes due to eating something too sweet .

[Rainfern]

So sorry to hear your AFib returned. I hope you don’t have long to wait for touch up ablation.

The most important thing with weight loss is to avoid faddy diets that get you to lose weight fast. The science shows that if you lose weight quickly it just goes back on again plus some.

The diet I subscribed to was Second Nature - one of the few programs recommended by NHS. It has become very expensive though. This offers the support of dietitians and involves lifestyle changes rather than calorie counting. I believe they have now included one of the weight loss medications for those that wish. I found it hugely supportive and learned many tricks and skills for dealing with cravings and getting through the plateau phase of weight loss. I found it helpful to have an online group and the support of someone who took the guilt out of eating cake! I lost 2 stone quite painlessly.

I realise that for surgery people sometimes have to lose weight in a hurry. If this is true for you I would advise discussing this with a dietician - GPs are simply not trained in this area. Good luck!

[FibChick]

AF here, too. I dropped 20 lbs (USA based) in past 3 months going back to calorie counting, cardiac diet per my EP, and no foods after 7 PM. The app Lose It! was my tool for tracking though there are lots of others. I did buy into a premium subscription that gives you more nutrition details and allows customization. What also seemed to make a big difference is no more diet sodas and artificial sweetners. I drink only water thru the day, low fat milk, and small glass of fruit juice in morning. And fiber...upped my fiber intake. Good luck!

[LordGabriel in reply to FibChick]

Thanks that sounds like a good plan.

[Redactrice in reply to LordGabriel]

A qualified nutritionist told me 'eat your fruit, don't drink it' -- the fibre in the whole fruit slows down the absorption of the sugar. I love freshly-squeezed juice but I avoid it now except as a treat.

[FibChick in reply to Redactrice]

I heartily second don't drink your fruit, and this absolutely falls into the treat category. Had to give up all caffeine (even decaf!) so a small 4 oz glass is my morning sipping ritual. Have incorporated daily fruits and veggies and found the craving for sweet treats is gone. I think eliminating artificial sweetners was important for me...may be different for others.

[chrisan200]

I am almost in the exact same situation as you. First ablation gave me 7 months blissfully AF free and them it returned. I am listed for a second ablation but need to lose weight. On my cardiologists suggestion I am using the weight loss injection Mounjaro alongside a healthy low carb diet and it is really helping. I would recommend this approach.

[LordGabriel]

how do you get the injection? Private?