Ablation date

[Cherrelleford]

Hey all. Finally having my ablation done on the 30th August. Happy but scared/nervous at the same time.

Thank you to everyone that's listened or responded to my little moans about it ha ha.

Fingers crossed it goes well

Thanks again all

[Tos92]

Glad to hear you have an ablation date! This seems to be a very common procedure, so I hope you won’t be too anxious or scared as it’s been performed many times.

Good luck & let us know how you get on.

All the best.

Tos

[Cherrelleford in reply to Tos92]

Thank you. I'm sure I'll be fine on the day x

[Yumz199725]

Ah that's so good you have a date for your Ablation I haven't had one before but I wish you all the best and keep us updated on how you get on x

[Cherrelleford in reply to Yumz199725]

Thank you. I will do x

[BorderMLH]

Hello there, I had my ablation last week, I was awake & honestly, I was well sedated and didn’t feel a thing other than a little bit of brain freeze like you get when eating a lolly! I came out a few days later asi had developed fluid around my heart which had to be drained. I was well looked after and now I am trying to build my walking up each day.

Good luck & I hope all goes well for you xx

[Cherrelleford in reply to BorderMLH]

Thank you for your reply. I will be awake for mine too. I don't do well with local anaesthetic though it wears off to quick from previous experiences. I hope you are doing better now x

[Fullofheart in reply to Cherrelleford]

Oh and it's not the same as local anaesthetic. They will use that on the groin site (didn't feel a thing) but you are sedated for the procedure. You might feel things going on but it's not painful. And any sense that you're uncomfortable or not tolerating it and they'll increase the sedation. It's in their interests for you to be comfortable throughout.

[Fullofheart]

You'll be fine. AND it's perfectly normal to be nervous. Why wouldn't you be? I have had 3. The first one was pretty nervewracking. I wasn't looking forward to being awake I have to say, but they keep an eye on you and keep you well sedated. Don't be afraid to ask questions and do read the fact sheet. This is really useful. Things you need to know for the procedure, your hospital stay and your recovery.And take as much time as you need afterwards. Try not to rush back to work and/ or previous activity levels. Slowly does it! 🌸

[Cherrelleford in reply to Fullofheart]

I've been awake for my ICD and had an awful angiogram experience which is fuelling the nervousness. I know I will be ok but thank you very much x

[Fullofheart in reply to Cherrelleford]

Oh bless you. Not nice experiences!

[MWIC]

Very best of luck for it and hope it all goes well - still waiting for my date

[Cherrelleford in reply to MWIC]

Thank you. Hope you get your date soon x

[lizzieloo2]

Hi. I had my catheter RF ablation yesterday. Was as nervous as hell after reading all the blurb they sent me months ago but decided on balance to go ahead as it is a progressive condition and the worse it gets, the less likely ablation will work. Anyway, arrived at 08.00 and was second in the queue. There were only 3 of us and the first man was 75 and he took 2.5hrs as was a bit complicated. I went to theatre about 12.20 and I was having a general. There was never any talk of it being done under local. I was given oxygen etc and the next thing I knew I was back on the ward waking up at about 1.50pm. I was dry, croaky and gasping for a drink after nothing since midnight the night before. I felt it difficult to get a deep breath so they put me on the oxygen that goes in your nose and after a few minutes was able to sit up a bit more and could breathe better. After 3 cups of tea, I felt human. The nurses were brilliant and so attentive before and afterwards. I saw the anaesthetist and the consultant both before and afterwards. Beforehand, there were no negative comments about risk which settled me and afterwards my consultant said everything went well, was uncomplicated and successful as as soon as they touched the nerve from the pulmonary vein, I lit up like a Christmas Tree and went into AF and they could see exactly where they needed to target. I went home at 5.30pm with instructions not to do anything strenuous for the rest of that day, no digging or heavy lifting for 48hrs. I had previously been told to not walk the dog for a week but the consultant told me to start walking him the next day so today I have been for a short walk. I have a bit of a muzzy headache but that is the anaesthetic I think, I have a slight heaviness in the chest when I breathe deeply but otherwise I feel OK and no bleeding from groin puncture. I am glad I finally decided to go ahead as the man in the bed next to me said he'd had AF for 18 years but had only just decided to go for ablation as it had got worse over the last 2 years resulting in him being in AF for days at a time. You are young (I'm 69 next month) so you will recover so much more quickly especially as no general anaesthetic. Don't worry and I can say that now from experience! Good luck and let us know how you get on

[Cherrelleford in reply to lizzieloo2]

Wow. Glad you had a good experience. I was told I cant be put to sleep. I'm having mine done for SVT. I have an ICD fitted so I have a few more risks. But will let everyone know how I get on. Thanks for your reply x

[DoggieMum]

Good luck. Let us know how you get on. Take care

[Cherrelleford in reply to DoggieMum]

Thank you x

[BeKind28-]

Hello

So pleased you have a date and I am sure everything will be fine

Let us know how you get on

[Cherrelleford in reply to BeKind28-]

Thank you lovely x

[BeKind28- in reply to Cherrelleford]

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