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My SVT procedure seems to have worked :)

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patricia30469
patricia30469

I had my procedure done on 6/11/17 after having suffered with this since 2011. However, it did progressively become worse over these past 12 months.

I was aware during the procedure and didn't feel too uncomfortable at all.

The worse part was having to be still during it. It took around 3 hours and then 2 hours lying flat afterwards. I was quite uncomfortable during this time.

This wasn't related to the procedure but just having to remain in this same position for so long.

My heart beats normally now, no more 180/190 bpm on resting.

Since the surgery, I have developed

Costochondritis, an inflammation of the rib cage, I can only assume this has stemed from my surgery.

All the pain being on the left side.

I'm taking tramadol as pain relief, but it's not helping that much.

So there you go, a successful procedure, all done and dusted smile

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  • ChristianTaylor
    ChristianTaylor patricia30469

    Posted

    Woohoo! That's awesome. I hope it continues to stay fixed and you don't have to deal with SVT anymore smile

  • Lolasmom
    Lolasmom patricia30469

    Posted

    How did you find out that you had costochondritis?
    • patricia30469
      patricia30469 Lolasmom

      Posted

      I went to my Dr told him my symptoms and that's what he said it was.

      My consultant who I saw last week for a post op check up said it was possible that the surgery triggered it.

      As of today it's much better, so obviously it's healing smile

  • gene91169
    gene91169 patricia30469

    Posted

    Continuing congratulations, Patricia, on your success.  I know your experience will be encouraging to lots of SVT people.  I also hope you soon leave your costochondritis behind.  Recovery from it can be slow, though.  Take the best of care of yourself. 
    • patricia30469
      patricia30469 gene91169

      Posted

      Thank you, it's quite remarkable that I no longer SVT.

      After the surgery my consultant told me to stop taking my 5 mg of Bisoprolol, obviously I didn't need it anymore.

      I was happy with his decision because I really don't like taking medication.

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