Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
I just wanted to send an update to all my friends here that prayed for my safe ablation.
Yesterday morning I met with my EP before my proceedure and ironically I was in Atrial Flutter with a heart rate of about 150. This was actually good news as it allowed the doctors to find those sports in the right atrium first. Once they were almost done there, they noticed I immediately went into AFIB and they went over to the left atrium and believe they were able to completely isolate the Pulmonary Veins.
When my family met with the doctor, he was very optimistic and i have been in NSR ever since. This morning when I finally got to talk to him, he told me the same thing and that in a couple of months will be the real test as the ablation areas scar up. Overall, he said it was "textbook" and I feel so excited!
I can honestly say, I would not have had the courage to go through this with out everyone here and my wonderful girlfriend and family.
I appreciate everything and will be here often as I heal. For the record, I feel good only 24 hours post op. I have a sore throat and a mild discomfort when I breath real deep. It is nothing compared to my anxiety. The team at Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital was incredible. They do this proceedure multiple times every single day. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! No pun intended!
Love you all!
Jim
Yesterday morning I met with my EP before my proceedure and ironically I was in Atrial Flutter with a heart rate of about 150. This was actually good news as it allowed the doctors to find those sports in the right atrium first. Once they were almost done there, they noticed I immediately went into AFIB and they went over to the left atrium and believe they were able to completely isolate the Pulmonary Veins.
When my family met with the doctor, he was very optimistic and i have been in NSR ever since. This morning when I finally got to talk to him, he told me the same thing and that in a couple of months will be the real test as the ablation areas scar up. Overall, he said it was "textbook" and I feel so excited!
I can honestly say, I would not have had the courage to go through this with out everyone here and my wonderful girlfriend and family.
I appreciate everything and will be here often as I heal. For the record, I feel good only 24 hours post op. I have a sore throat and a mild discomfort when I breath real deep. It is nothing compared to my anxiety. The team at Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital was incredible. They do this proceedure multiple times every single day. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! No pun intended!
Love you all!
Jim
It sounds like the December 21st doomsday people are already backing off saying that the end will start on the 21st and will go out years or centuries if man doesn't stop the course we are on. So all we have is asteroids now. :-)- petey
Wonderful news!! SO happy for you! What a great outcome! Now the anxiety is over and all you have to look forward to are good things like your granddaughter!!
Rest up, don't do things too soon and enjoy your NSR!!
Now you can stop worrying and start looking forward to the holidays and the birth of your granddaughter. Congrats again and continuing NSR.
I kept checking the site all day to make sure you were OK.
Thoughts and prayers can make a difference.
Glad to hear your safe and sound at home in NSR.
Just take it nice and easy!
Annette
Cheryl
opsyn
Whew! I bet your glad that is over! Was it the piece of cake we were hoping for? Details, details, details please!
So glad that you are home safe and sound! I am impatiently waiting for mine! I am in afib again right now, 24 hours and counting...
Kelly
Please keep us informed about your post op experience in the coming months.
I do kow that if I had to do it all over again, I would in a second! The anxiety is the worst part.
I will keep posting my progress as each day progresses!
Jim