Svt ablation on friday

Hi there Dan

I haven't actually had one of these done myself, but have seen several performed in the past.

I just want to reassure you that an ablation is nowadays a very routine procedure, and only performed by highly specialised staff - I know initially it all sounds rather scary, but as the nurse will have explained to you, a local anaesthetic will be given at the beginning of the procedure (usually via a little cannular in your hand), and the sedative effect from that will make you feel very relaxed and not too bothered about anything that goes on!

In fact Tony Blair had one several years ago and he was back with the Cabinet after a couple of days, right as rain.

I'm sure the nurse will have explained the procedure to you and what you can expect. These days patients always have to be told of any possible complications which can some times sound rather alarming ..... but these are very, very rare so please don't worry.

Good Luck Dan, and hopefully you will perhaps hear from someone who has actually experienced one.

Thanks Katie , Yeah once im on that loopy juice stuff i think i will be fine, its just the waiting that kills me. Ill make sure i come on here and post my experience when i have had it done. Hopefully it will b a good one.

Hi Dan,

I had the ablation done at the beginning of this year and like you i was terrified, i suppose listening to all the risks which they have to tell you, didn't help. The procedure wasn't half as bad as i had expected, the consultant and nurses all talked you through what was happening every step of the way. You can even watch it all on the screens which i found facinating. Once the procedure is over your taken back to the ward and have to stay in bed for at least 3 hours to let the groin wounds heal. I can honestly say i am glad i had it done, i have a better quality of life now, no more svt attacks and not on any medication. I wouldn't hesitate in having it done again.

Good luck with your ablation Dan, you will be ok. After the ablation you will wonder why you worried, honest!

Jane

YOOOOOOOOOO, just had my svt ablation thing done... Jesus i feel like a div for beeing scared.. went in at 8.00 am left at 14.00 op took 2hrs i thought i was 30 mins :P was soo high of morphine i fell asleep and started chatting loads of rubish 2 the nurse.. Get it done, dont worry its not even painfull... i think shaving with cold water hurts 50 times more.

Hi again Dan

That's brilliant :D

Well done! I'm so pleased it went well.

Take care and have a great life :lol:

Katie xx

btw, anyone know how long i should stay of the booze for? dying for a beer. And would sleeping wiv my gf be classed as exersice?

I'm quite sure a beer wouldn't harm you providing you are not on any medication that states no alcohol. As for 'exercise' - er, yes sex would definitely be classed as that. It's probably not a good idea with your groin wound for a while. Did the medics not give you any instructions on when you could resume 'activities' :?

You sound as if you have bounced back very well :D

Yeah i feel fine! groin a little bit achey but nothing to moan about, feel the odd couple of hard beats in ma heat but heard thats normal, Yeah well i'm just dying to get active again :D. Just want to make sure i heal properly.. As for exersise they said a week or two you will know yourself... but i wud go and do weights now but dont think it is a good idea. But i wanna know wen i can get back to activities with ma gf :P think the pain in teh groin will be gone in a day or too.. But im not sure if im sopose 2 race my heart or what

Why don't you give the department at the hospital a ring tomorrow. Don't feel embarrassed. They will be happy to tell you exactly when you can resume normal activities :D

had SVT for over 10 years now. Really tired of beta blockers and never knowing when itr will happen again. Been referred for Ablation. Good to read your comments. Not so nervous now

[quote:afce75e24c=\"Dan19\"]Yeah i feel fine! groin a little bit achey but nothing to moan about, feel the odd couple of hard beats in ma heat but heard thats normal, Yeah well i'm just dying to get active again :D. Just want to make sure i heal properly.. As for exersise they said a week or two you will know yourself... but i wud go and do weights now but dont think it is a good idea. But i wanna know wen i can get back to activities with ma gf :P think the pain in teh groin will be gone in a day or too.. But im not sure if im sopose 2 race my heart or what[/quote:afce75e24c].

Hi Dan,

Great to hear your before and after comments on the ablation.

I am 43 and have been on a few different drugs for 8 yrs now and had 6-7 episodes that required me to to hospital for an overnighter.

I had a good 5yrs on flecanide with no problems but had my first biggy on sun for 5 yrs there..........so I saw alot of the same faces at the ccu unit again :? .

I am now being referred to the infirmary to see a Prof and get this done.

I am so pleased to hear your reaction to all of this and hopefully to be of of meds for good.

I too take alot of exercise (cycling and gym work) and would appreciate it if you could let me know if you are back doing it hard..cardio work.

Cheers

Graham

Glasgow

Hi everuone, I had my first svt episode 3 weeks ago ( hb 247) per minuite. Started straight away in hospital on beta lockers and flecainide . I saw the cardiologist and was immediately listed for ablation. I'm a bit concerned as to the speed of this ( but not complaining! )given other guests experiences. Any ideas please, this is all new to me. I'm a healthy 60 year old by theway. 

theresa