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Hi All
had ablation on Thursday and I'm feeling pretty good, just pretty tired and could sleep all the time!
Just wondering how long people stayed off work? How long did you leave it to drive?
Thanks
Cheryl
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Tapati Guest
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Hi Chery,
Is it your first ablation? About getting back to work, I think it depends what type of work you do. I have my second ablation done on Wednesday. The nurses only asked my what type of work I do. I forgot to ask my doctor about when can I get back to work.
Since I do office work, I am planning to get back to work on Tuesday next week.
Take care
Guest Tapati
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wow that seems quick, Tapati. This is my first ablation. I am a community nurse, so i drive a lot and carry equipment into and out of people's homes. Although i nurse i have no experience in coronary/cardiac care!
Fex Guest
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I had EP study last week though no ablation as they couldn't pin point it. I was told no driving for a week, no work for a week and no lifting.
Shige Guest
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Hi Cheryl,
I had transeptal cryoablation and have an office job. I took 1 week off of work and about the same from any lifting or exercise. After first week went to work fine. Started gym and eased back into normal hour long weights and cardio over course of about a month. Cardiologist said I could do normal exercise after first week.
I hope you heal quickly and can get back to an awesome quality of life! 8-D
Tapati Guest
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I was told not to drive for 48 hours.
Fex Guest
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How did it go Cheryl? How are you feeling now?
Guest
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thanks for all your messages
Fex- it went really well, better than i thought. I was worried about the procedure but needn't have been. Whole procedure done in 1.5 hours. worst part was at the end when i think i felt the electrodes being removed! I was awake throughout, was given fentanyl and medazolam iv at the beginning and did not need anything else. felt them start up my SVT but not much during the 'burning'. I was told it was very text book.
Now im feeling very tired, and any length of time standing up makes me feel exhausted, i guess its just my body recovering, only 3 days post ablation!