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I am having an operation to stop SVT in a couple of months. I am really scared and have to stay awake. Can anyone reassure me that it isn't as bad as it sounds please!
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gene91169 new_user
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mary90 new_user
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Hi again everyone, Thought I get back on this forum to let you know that I had my second attempted ablation on Wednesday. The first one was 6 months ago and failed because an attack couldn't be triggered and I was really disappointed. However this one was successful. My consultant said he managed to trigger it twice before ablating and was then unable to trigger it again, so I am hopeful that it has really been sorted out this time! So to those in the same situation don't despair; in fact if an attack hadn't been triggered the consultant was going to ablate along the whole area and was confident of sorting it anyway. To new user, I wasn't given much sedation, maybe because they wanted me alert this time and I must be honest it was a bit uncomfortable at times but so worth it in the long run. I was unlucky enough to have a heavy bleed from my wound when I tried to stand up too and was kept in overnight lying flat but I think that's unusual. Even after all that I would do it again in a flash for the same outcome. Good luck and I hope yours goes really well.
sarah29743 mary90
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I'm so happy to hear this! My first attempt didn't work either and I'm due to hsve my second attempt late July. I'm so scared of it not working again as this is ruining my daily life. Congratulations! I can only imagine how happy you must be x
mary90 sarah29743
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Sarah. Maybe your consultant could do the kind of thing mine was considering if he is unable to trigger an attack for you. It might be worth mentioning it to him. Take care and good luck!
Lolasmom mary90
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Just checking in to see how you are doing. Hope all is well
mary90 Lolasmom
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Hi Lolasmum, Thanks for your message. Yes I'm doing well thanks. Still feeling tired and haven't got much energy but I think that's to be expected for a while. I'm getting a tight feeling in my chest sometimes, like indigestion but no palpitations so far. don't think I'll really believe I'm cured for a few months yet though.
Lolasmom mary90
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mary90 Lolasmom
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No nothing at all. The consultant just said I shouldn't need to take propanalol any more either
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mary90 Lolasmom
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Don't give up! They couldn't trigger mine the first time either. Thinking of you and Sarah and keeping my fingers crossed for you both. xx
Lolasmom mary90
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Thank you Mary. I had a lovely chat with Sarah a couple of days ago. Her big day is the 25 the i think. Let's remember to send out positive vibes that day for her.
new_user mary90
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I'm really happy for you that the operation worked the second time. I didn't even realise that the failure rate first time was so high x
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mary90 new_user
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It's seems to be something they don't mention but I have come across many others it's happened to - including my Pilates teacher's husband at a different hospital too.