Re: I'm back with a PVI scheduled!

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi trouble,

I just got off of Lovenox a couple of weeks ago. I found it helpful

to use the right side in the AM and the left side in the PM. Also,

let the area you have cleaned with the alcohol prep pad dry before

you insert the needle. This way you will not push alcohol in with

needle. Good luck with your ablation.

Earl

Hi folks! Sorry I've been away for so long. Work has kept me

> incredibly busy lately, but I wanted to pop in and give everyone an

> update.

>

> I've had SVT/A-Fib for a little over 8 years. For the most part,

it's

> been controlled with Tambacor, Toprol, and Coumadin. Back in Sept. I

> had an EP study done to locate and ablate the SVT. To my EP's shock

> (and awe) the stress had modified my heart enough to eliminate the

> SVT. Now it jumps right into A-Fib.

> Now I have a PVI/PVA scheduled or Feb. 6th, 2006. It's about time!

I'm

> excited and nervous at the same time. The only thing I'm nervous

about

> is the week before the procedure. I have to be off my meds for 5

days,

> so I'm sure I'll see the E.R. a lot, and I have to substitute the

> Coumadin with Lovenox injections that I'll have to give myself in

the

> stomach. ACK! If any of you have had these in the E.R. then you know

> they burn like hell fire.

>

> Wish me luck!

>

[Guest guest]

" I have to substitute the Coumadin with Lovenox injections that I'll

have to give myself in the stomach. ACK! "

I have had do a few ~ one week regemins of self Lovenox injections

too. The first time I did it I was so scared and shakey that as soon

as I stuck myself I pulled the needle right back out and then had to

stick myself again. Silly huh! Earl makes a good recommendation, let

the alcohol dry before doing the injection and alternate one side in

the AM and the other side in the PM. That worked for me too.

Best of luck on your PVI!!!

Lori