Feeling Bad After Ablasion

February 5, 2006

In a message dated 2/5/2006 5:17:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, steadione@sbcgl

obal.net writes:

I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about every

two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling worse

after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

Steve

Steve,

Rich O here. Question. Where did you have your work done? Was is a complete

ablation?

Right and left atrium's?

When you say you feel bad, can you be more specific. What has your What has

your doctor said about this? Are you on any medications now that you weren't

on before?

Sorry for all the questions, but were trying to get a snapshot of what

happened etc.

Rich O

February 5, 2006

I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about every

two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling worse

after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

Steve

February 5, 2006

>

> I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

> Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

every

> two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

worse

> after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> Steve

>

Steve: I was told not to worry about whatever my heart did for the

first 2 months after ablation as the procedure hurt the heart and it

could take that long to recover.

I presume you're still taking your medication and will for a couple of

months yet.

Gordon

February 5, 2006

Steve,

Are you taking plenty of magnesium supplements for your heart?

I had 3 failed ablations, so I won't comment further.

LJ

February 5, 2006

Steve it is not uncommom to have more afib during the first week after the

procedure. I hope that you are on antiarrhythmic medication and some rate

control ones. The most important thing that your protime shoud be therapeutic

between 2-3 and your heart rate is not above 100 beats per minute. Is your

doctor aware of your condition?

Steve steadione@...> wrote: I one week ago had my first ablasion and

the results are very poor.

Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about every

two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling worse

after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

Steve

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February 5, 2006

Hey Rich-o

Thank you for your response. I had my work done at St. Joes in Burbank, Ca. I

don't know if it was a full ablasion just one side. I assume it was both as it

took about six hours and they had three entry spots. As far as medication I have

been on Rythmal but I don't think it makes a difference. I am also on Cumadin as

a blood thinner. I have been having tons of palpatations,like 100 a day. The

doctor says that I have also been having a-fib. I cannot tell as sometimes I

just feel like I am having contiuous palpatations. My a-fib episodes never took

my heartrate up over 110. So it is hard to tell if it palpatations or a-fib. My

doctor is already talking about a second ablasion with a different doctor. He

recommends I try Dr. Chun Hwang at Ceder Sienai In Los Angeles. This doctor is

apparently more qualified for my type of case. I thank you again for any insight

you can give me as I am suffering. Cannot sleep and having trouble functioning.

Steve

celtic8586@... wrote:

In a message dated 2/5/2006 5:17:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, steadione@sbcgl

obal.net writes:

I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about every

two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling worse

after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

Steve

Steve,

Rich O here. Question. Where did you have your work done? Was is a complete

ablation?

Right and left atrium's?

When you say you feel bad, can you be more specific. What has your What has

your doctor said about this? Are you on any medications now that you weren't

on before?

Sorry for all the questions, but were trying to get a snapshot of what

happened etc.

Rich O

February 5, 2006

Same here Steve, my ablation was 10 weeks ago and it has only been in the

last two weeks that I feel better and feel like I can return to work, but

the weeks following the procedure were dreadfull and to top it all it did

not work......but dont give up, it will improve.

> I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

> Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about every

> two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling worse

> after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> Steve

>

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>

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> be acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

>

February 6, 2006

> Steve,

Yes, I had more afib and missed beat events(13)in the 2 months after my

ablation. I was told to expect this. I have been event free for

almost 4 weeks now and hope all events are over.

Earl

> I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

> Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

every

> two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

worse

> after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> Steve

>

February 6, 2006

Earl,

Glad to hear all is well, but I would like to know if you have experimented by

branching out into trying some of the old triggers such as alcohol or caffeine?

Thanks,

Bob in Calvert Co.

Earl Kehr kehr1945@...> wrote:

> Steve,

Yes, I had more afib and missed beat events(13)in the 2 months after my

ablation. I was told to expect this. I have been event free for

almost 4 weeks now and hope all events are over.

Earl

> I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very poor.

> Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

every

> two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

worse

> after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> Steve

>

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February 6, 2006

> > Steve,

>

> Yes, I had more afib and missed beat events(13)in the 2 months

after my

> ablation. I was told to expect this. I have been event free for

> almost 4 weeks now and hope all events are over.

>

> Earl

>

> > I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very

poor.

> > Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> > mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

> every

> > two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

> worse

> > after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> > Steve

> >

>

> Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com

> List owner: AFIBsupport-owner

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email,

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> Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or

should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician.

>

February 8, 2006

for everyone who's had an ablation and suffered more events just afterward, what

were you told to do? Just hang out until they go away, or go to the ER.. up

medication... etc.. I'm just curious...

and for those who just waited it out, did you wake up one day and that was

just it.. no more afib?

thanks,

Stef

efenell ericf12@...> wrote:

Steve,

I also just had a PVI ablation last Wednesday and so far I am having

more frequent a-fib events then i did going into the procedure. I

was told to expect this for at least 6 weeks and that it would get

worse before it got better. I am very frustated but reading all of

the responses to this post make me feel much better. I wouldnt get

another ablation until you wait at least 2 months.

Good luck to you!!!!!!

> > Steve,

>

> Yes, I had more afib and missed beat events(13)in the 2 months

after my

> ablation. I was told to expect this. I have been event free for

> almost 4 weeks now and hope all events are over.

>

> Earl

>

> > I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very

poor.

> > Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> > mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

> every

> > two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

> worse

> > after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> > Steve

> >

>

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February 8, 2006

Hello,

I just had an ablasion about ten days ago. I have had bad times, lots of

palpatations and two long hard a-fib episodes. I did just wait it out I didn't

go to the emergency room. My doctor told me to wait it out unless something felt

bad or dizzy. It is very frustrating to be having events after ablasion but I

have read many stories of people who have had bad times and then they just went

away. I have felt great now for about 32 hours but before that it was torture.

Just be patient and remind yourself you are going to feel better.

Steve

Quarter Acre Orchids quarteracreorchids@...> wrote:

for everyone who's had an ablation and suffered more events just afterward,

what were you told to do? Just hang out until they go away, or go to the ER..

up medication... etc.. I'm just curious...

and for those who just waited it out, did you wake up one day and that was

just it.. no more afib?

thanks,

Stef

efenell ericf12@...> wrote:

Steve,

I also just had a PVI ablation last Wednesday and so far I am having

more frequent a-fib events then i did going into the procedure. I

was told to expect this for at least 6 weeks and that it would get

worse before it got better. I am very frustated but reading all of

the responses to this post make me feel much better. I wouldnt get

another ablation until you wait at least 2 months.

Good luck to you!!!!!!

> > Steve,

>

> Yes, I had more afib and missed beat events(13)in the 2 months

after my

> ablation. I was told to expect this. I have been event free for

> almost 4 weeks now and hope all events are over.

>

> Earl

>

> > I one week ago had my first ablasion and the results are very

poor.

> > Since a got out of the hospital I have been in and out of a-fib,

> > mostly in. Before abasion I would have independent epiodes about

> every

> > two weeks. Does anyone have any experience with actually feeling

> worse

> > after an ablasion. Help Me Please!!!!

> > Steve

> >

>

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February 8, 2006

I was sent home from Cleveland with a monitor with which I could

transmit my ecgs directly to the Clinic. A doctor or nurse would come

on the line to tell me what was happening, ask me how I felt, and

most importantly, reassure me that it didn't mean that my ablation

had failed! I only had 3 to 4 episodes of afib in the first four

weeks, one episode each weekend, nothing in between. Only one episode

involved a sustained high heart rate and the nurse called me back a

couple hours after I called it in to check on me. By then, I was

slowing down, about to convert. She said she did send patients to

their local ERs or cardios office if the heart rate was very high or

if the episode lasted too long, or if for any reason she was not

comfortable with the ecg. But i never had to go, I just stayed home

til it stopped. Make sure after your ablation that you are clear on

what you are supposed to do afterwards if you do have afib or any

questions when you get home.

Good luck,

>

> for everyone who's had an ablation and suffered more events just

afterward, what were you told to do? Just hang out until they go

away, or go to the ER.. up medication... etc.. I'm just curious...

February 8, 2006

I'm happy to hear that you're feeling better, Steve.

I have felt great now for about 32 hours but before that it was

torture. Just be patient and remind yourself you are going to feel

better.

February 8, 2006

Hello ,

Thank you for your story. I am freeked out by the fact that I have had some

a-fib episodes after my ablasion. As I talk with more people I am realizing that

this is very common. I have had two episodes in ten days since my ablasion and

for the first four days I had tons of palpitations. The papatations seemed to

have stopped. I am having only about three or four a day. This is good news that

the Clevland Clinic said it does not mean your ablasion was not a success. How

are you feeling now and how long has it been since your procedure if you don't

mind my asking.

Thank you,

Steve

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