Back for ablation number 2

[Outsidethelines]

Got a surprise phone call from the hospital last week. They’d had a cancellation, so I’m going in for a re-do ablation tomorrow😬😬😬 I wasn’t expecting to get it done till August! I so, so hope it works this time🤞The AF episodes are more than monthly and they’re really interfering with my quality of life. Each one puts me out of action for a day, and then I’m exhausted and breathless for several days after. Which feels ridiculous at my age (67) as I keep myself slim and fit, never smoked, don’t drink any more. My first ablation was exactly a year ago, and that was cryo. This time they’re using RF. I just want to be free of this illness and be able to make plans again without always having them scuppered. Wish me luck!

[CDreamer]

Hope you have a successful outcome and long lasting NSR but do remember to be especially careful with your recovery, slow and gradual does it.

[Outsidethelines in reply to CDreamer]

Thanks so much. I thought I was careful with my recovery last time, but I think I’ll be even more so this time round!

[jeanjeannie50]

Sending you my best wishes for a successful second ablation.

Jean

[Outsidethelines in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you so much, Jean

[BobD Volunteer]

Dont forget to follow our guide to recovery and rest.

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[vladyvlad in reply to BobD]

My Second Ablation cured my Afib!! So I pray that you will have the same result; the odds are in your favor!!

[Outsidethelines]

thank you Bob- already got it printed out👍

[Cavalierrubie]

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope it’s a big success. It’s a much better date than August because you have got the warmer weather coming to recuperate. Look after yourself, with lots of TLC. 🥰

[Outsidethelines]

Thank you so much!

[Hazel1010]

all the best , I hope all goes well 👍

[Outsidethelines]

Thank you. Just getting ready to set off. Nervous and hungry!

[Ajays425]

I’m the same age as you and had my 2nd ablation in January and thankfully apart from the usual postop flutters and couple of af episodes I am now completely symptom free and remaining in NSR - just waiting on my 3m f/up - hope all goes well with you too 🤞

[Peony4575]

Wishing you the best of luck for a successful outcome

[LizLancashire]

Good luck and hope all goes well. I had my second in September and apart from one blip I've felt great. Like you I was having monthly episodes of 2 to 3 days.

[lambretta1968]

good luck hope you get on well

[dangalf]

Good luck, hope it goes well and you have ab easy recovery. Keep us posted

[Aikonbizz]

All best wishes for a lasting result =-) I notice mine is a very similar history to yours as I await my first ablation in 6-9 months

[Vonnegut]

Fingers crossed it will work this time. Otherwise, Flecainide might work for you as it has done at putting an end to episodes for me.

[Rainfern]

Best of luck, all kindness to your heart for a successful recovery and NSR forever!

[Karendeena]

All the best 🤞 for you ❤️

[Lenlec]

best of luck

[WineTaster]

As somebody of the same age, I think I know how you feel. I had a successful ablation 5 years ago at Papworth (just before lockdown) and have been fortunate enough to have no further episodes of AF until last week, so ablation can work well. However, sadly, I was blue-lighted to hospital last week with a pulse of 250+ and blood pressure too low to read so another ablation is likely. I was sorted in the short term with cardioversion but now expecting further issues until the ablation can be done.

As others have said, do be careful with your recovery and the very best of luck.

[Coeurdelion]

I just got my "cacellation" call from the hospital and go in on Monday for my second go. The first did improve my condition quite a lot but they think they can improve it more.

[Sixtychick]

Good luck. Hope it’s successful this time.

[SirBeatalot]

I had my second RF ablation 5 weeks ago and so far it has worked. I was having about four episodes a month which as you say are very tiring and disruptive.

Good luck and hope all goes well.

[manabouttown]

Good luck. I had my second ablation in February and so far,touch wood, I'm in NSR.

[Rhythmofthebeat]

wishing you complete healing 🙏

[Soundmike]

Don't forget to ask questions 😉

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Wishing you the very best - I hope all goes well and you are soon home and on the road to recovery. Our Patient Services Team are always here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are available via our dedicated Patient Helpline [phone] or via email: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

I have also provided a link to our 'Recovering from an ablation' information sheet to offer some advice for the few weeks ahead:api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

Take care

TracyAdmin

information sheet

[MertleTurtle in reply to TracyAdmin]

I have my ablation on Thursday and i could do with this. Could you post a downloadable copy?

[MertleTurtle in reply to TracyAdmin]

followed the link 🤓

[jessie2pigs]

Wishing you all the very very best for a successful result this time. Take things steady and start planning for your adventures 😊

I had mine done exactly a year ago and have had quite a few episodes that affect me the same as you. They are not for as long as they used to be but I can't plan to do anything as I always seem so unreliable.

Take care xxx

[Sixtyslidogirl]

good luck

[MaryCa]

Good luck. I had no 2 last August. All good

[Lilypocket]

Wishing you a very successful procedure!Let us know how it goes/ went 😊

Take care

[Cat715]

Hope all goes well. I follow all you lovely fellow AF sufferers for inspiration. All my best wishes. x