SVT back 9 months after ablation

I am sorry to hear that your SVT came back . I had SVT all my life for as long as I can remember . I am 56 years old . I had my cardiac ablation . on April 12th of 2016 . the healing process was quite scary but after a few days I was fine. I know how you feel about being scared not knowing when it's going to hit you. I lived that way all my life until I was offered the ablation. I do get skipped beats once in awhile but it's rare. It's usually when I don't eat at the right time. other than that I'm very grateful for that ablation. it's been over 3 years and 3 months and I'm still okay thank God. if you need to talk I'm here. blessings to you.

That's rough. The best way I can cope is trying to be prepared for the worst. I wear a medical alert bracelet, carry an emergency contact card on me at all times, have a 'to go' bag ready at home if I need to be rushed to the hospital. And I keep loved ones and close associates informed of my condition. I also keep a detailed medical log at home. This is important. I also take my own vital signs during any episodes. You may not be able to predict an episode but you can ensure that no matter how bad it gets you'll be ready and those around you will be ready.

I can well relate to your situation and those of your other respondents, Deborah. My 72 years have included more than 50 of battling this sorry stuff. Since my second ablation two years ago, my quality of life has improved tremendously. No SVT since, but many, many ectopics, and fairly frequent short "runs". What seems to have helped me deal best with those problems is learning from the tests done before my 2nd ablation that I really do have an otherwise healthy heart. I've read repeatedly that a healthy heart nearly always tolerates this miserable stuff quite well. I think I finally believe that.

I'll also suggest exercise. I walk 4 fast miles a day, year-round, and that year includes miserably hot days and some quite cold ones. I also do resistance training and much appreciate the results. It's fun to hear my grandkids tell me that I might see their kids grow up some, since I seem so healthy. Time will tell. All this is meant as encouragement for you. Your situation just might get much better. Take care.

I apologize for the unintentional insensitivity, Deborah, as to exercise. My occasional, minor back issues have left me with empathy for those with significant problems. If I'm accurately translating 3 stone into 42 pounds, your weight loss deeply impresses me. Well done! I do hope that my functioning reasonably well during my decades of SVT can offer others some encouragement. It hasn't been easy, but has been well worth it. Take care.