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cardiac ablation
I am just home after being unable to have the proceedure without medications
am scheduled now for Nov 17th with general anesthia
what is the difference?
which is better?
I take metropol XR 50 each night and for the most part this has keep the palpatations under control
reading all the stories of after ablation surgery and pain am I better off with out it?
I am now terrified to have the proceedure any hel[ is greatly appreciated thanks
am scheduled now for Nov 17th with general anesthia
what is the difference?
which is better?
I take metropol XR 50 each night and for the most part this has keep the palpatations under control
reading all the stories of after ablation surgery and pain am I better off with out it?
I am now terrified to have the proceedure any hel[ is greatly appreciated thanks
I get out of breath easily too on my walks. I am now 5 weeks post ablation, and had a scare just yesterday morning, very short and quick run of something! I honestly think it may have been my very first, actual panic attack!! I am not usually terrified with my SVT, and with this I was. It was so quick too, just minutes, where as my SVT used to go on for hours! All those years they were telling me I was having panic attacks, and I think I actually had one! lol.
I feel very out of shape, so maybe if I keep the walks up, my shortness of breath will go away!
Take care everyone, it is good to see everyone doing so well!!!
Michelle
I feel very out of shape, so maybe if I keep the walks up, my shortness of breath will go away!
Take care everyone, it is good to see everyone doing so well!!!
Michelle
So glad to hear that you are doing fine Nellie. I am now 7 weeks post ablation I think. The first 4 were the worse and I couldn't take anything for it either as BP was too low.
Around the 4 week mark they started easing up and suddenly I was 7 days with nothing, then ended up on antibiotics for a Strep B infection and had some paps. Then they went away when the meds stopped. Started another lots of antibiotics today as the last lot didn't clear it up...still no paps though as of yet. Sometimes I feel a short run of SVT, not as strong as before but still it is worrying me that it may have grown back. I will discuss this with my cardiologist at the weekend when he calls.
I am now very active, aqua jogging 3 times a week and walks with hubby in between. Was minus 5 today and 2 walks in the evening with hubby and dog. Have to say though do get out of breath easily when doing hills though, has anyone else had that?
Around the 4 week mark they started easing up and suddenly I was 7 days with nothing, then ended up on antibiotics for a Strep B infection and had some paps. Then they went away when the meds stopped. Started another lots of antibiotics today as the last lot didn't clear it up...still no paps though as of yet. Sometimes I feel a short run of SVT, not as strong as before but still it is worrying me that it may have grown back. I will discuss this with my cardiologist at the weekend when he calls.
I am now very active, aqua jogging 3 times a week and walks with hubby in between. Was minus 5 today and 2 walks in the evening with hubby and dog. Have to say though do get out of breath easily when doing hills though, has anyone else had that?
.. I forgot to comment.... I take pretty good care of myself already, Nellie. I'd like to drive this old body until the wheels fall off, but like Janpes, I'd like to keep them on long enough to go sliding sideways into the pearly gates. I do enjoy life!
It's great to hear your story, Nellie. Hopefully, ours and other's stories will be helpful to those compemplating ablation.
I went back to work yesterday and feel fine. I do have a gigantic purple area on my leg though that continues to spread southward. If you look up "Hematoma" on Wikipedia, the picture they show there is similar to mine except mine on the inner thigh and wraps aroudn to the back of the leg.
I saw the cardiologist yesterday and he said the before and after EKG's look remarkably different. I could even see the difference.
Glad to hear you're up and at 'em again Nellie, and I hope your recovery continues without problems.
I went back to work yesterday and feel fine. I do have a gigantic purple area on my leg though that continues to spread southward. If you look up "Hematoma" on Wikipedia, the picture they show there is similar to mine except mine on the inner thigh and wraps aroudn to the back of the leg.
I saw the cardiologist yesterday and he said the before and after EKG's look remarkably different. I could even see the difference.
Glad to hear you're up and at 'em again Nellie, and I hope your recovery continues without problems.
Hi to all on the blog
I am into 6th day past the proceedure which did take 6.5 hours to locate the problem but MD said it was an extra neural pathway and tom called it Wolff ParkinsonWhite syndrome (thanks Tom) I looked it up and yep that's what it was or is? dont know if it will come back but for now I am free of palpatations and fears around racing again
The stay at Baystate Hospital went very well they were great to me (wondered with it being my second attempt) Nurses Doctors all very caring and responsive that first night when I was uncomfortable had tostay a little extra time to stop the bleeding in left groin but went home late day Thursday just slept for two days grateful that is over now what I wonder? did set up follow up appointments for december.
Tom how was going back to work? Are youextremely tired?
I took off until next Monday but then have afull week scheduled
still taking 25MG Metoprolol XL as blood pressure has been up
seems to be working fine and no itching this time very low dose
This forum has been so very helpful as no one I know has this problem and I was so afraid of anything to do with my heart
I am good thank God and the Doctors and grateful
Thanks again for everyones encouragement and prayers
Tom take care of yourself dont overdo rest relax enjoy Turkey Day
Did you start a healthy heart diet or anything I am considering it plus I would like to walk on my treadmill dont know when to start?
Nellie
I am into 6th day past the proceedure which did take 6.5 hours to locate the problem but MD said it was an extra neural pathway and tom called it Wolff ParkinsonWhite syndrome (thanks Tom) I looked it up and yep that's what it was or is? dont know if it will come back but for now I am free of palpatations and fears around racing again
The stay at Baystate Hospital went very well they were great to me (wondered with it being my second attempt) Nurses Doctors all very caring and responsive that first night when I was uncomfortable had tostay a little extra time to stop the bleeding in left groin but went home late day Thursday just slept for two days grateful that is over now what I wonder? did set up follow up appointments for december.
Tom how was going back to work? Are youextremely tired?
I took off until next Monday but then have afull week scheduled
still taking 25MG Metoprolol XL as blood pressure has been up
seems to be working fine and no itching this time very low dose
This forum has been so very helpful as no one I know has this problem and I was so afraid of anything to do with my heart
I am good thank God and the Doctors and grateful
Thanks again for everyones encouragement and prayers
Tom take care of yourself dont overdo rest relax enjoy Turkey Day
Did you start a healthy heart diet or anything I am considering it plus I would like to walk on my treadmill dont know when to start?
Nellie
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