AF and ablation op

[diabeticguy]

Waited until Christmas to make a concerted effort to exercise more as well as lose some weight. I have AF which has started causing discomfort. Local hospital specialist has suggested that as his operating tables have a maximum weight limit of 20 stones he cannot even consider offering me an ablation at this stage. Does this seem reasonable or am I being held to ransom to lose weight ? This is not an opportunity for some to weight shame btw

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I know some people here in the US that were refused surgeries until they lost weight. It is much more risky when obeisity is a factor. The catch 22 is one needs to exercise to aid in the weight loss which for some is nearly impossible. My AF got alot less frequent when I improved my diet snd lost some weight. Theres no guarantee but it is worth the effort.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum! No much equipment has weight limits. This is why they have bariatic ambulances and other equipment. A friend decided they needed a wheelchair temporarily after surgery and I visited the Red Cross. The standard wheelchairs have a weight limit of 17 stone and they had to get a different model from another branch. The good news is that if you lose a reasnoble amount of weight your diabetes might go into remission. Good luck!

[Heythrop51]

I was classed pre-diabetic last year. After joining here I took up a carb limited (100gm/day complex carbs) Mediterranean diet and so far have lost over 2 stone.

[Ianc2]

Have a chat with your GP about a medically supervised 800 calorie a day diet. It is very demanding but it can be done if you are determined and want to transform your life.

[Janelr]

I’ve been told by arythmia nurse that a ablation won’t be considered as I’m overweight. I have lot of fluid build up due to heart and on on two different water tablets. My weight went up because of this , and water tablets have got me back to what I was. I’m watching what I eat and don’t drink alcohol now but weight loss is hard when you can’t exercise.