Good luck Moy... as Canman says (also see below), you are on the cutting edge of the art and there's a good chance you will be one of the first with 10 years to forever results. Actually, 15 years wouldn't be bad, with a tune up in year 16. Think how far we will come by then. ..

"Afib... the final frontier! This is the voyage of the starship Ablation. Her 20 plus mission: to explore strange new atrial electrical signals, to seek out new rhythms and new outcomes, to boldly ablate where no EP has ablated before..."(Star Trek music playing in the background!) petey

"How successful is AF ablation?

Approximately 80-85% of all patients undergoing an AF ablation will have complete elimination or significantly reduced AF episodes. Approximately 70% of patients will be free of AF and will not require long term anti-arrhythmic medications. Some individuals (10-15%) may require anti-arrhythmic medications after the procedure to prevent AF. Medications that were previously ineffective prior to an AF ablation may become much more effective after an AF ablation. Options for patients who do not respond to an AF ablation include a repeat AF ablation, anti-arrhythmic medications, rate control medications, or an AV node ablation and pacemaker.

What is the long term success of AF ablation?

AF ablation is a relatively new procedure and the very long term outcomes are not known. The longest follow-up in our experience is over 5 years with no recurrent AF. "

http://www.heartcc.com/afib.htm

Good luck Moy, we are all sending good thoughts and prayers your way. May your NSR last forever !!!!

Dee

Best of luck and good wishes and a great outcome!

Wishing you the best of outcomes with the ablation tomorrow.
I know all our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The waiting is almost over.
keep us posted. Amen to petey's post. I can hear the music already.

Take care,
Annette

I too can hear the music......:) Good luck Moy - wishing and praying for the best of results for you!

Happy Healing to you **. .** **. .** Happy Healing to you **. .**Happy Healing Dear Moy **. .** ** Happy Healing to you!**. .**

Best of luck! ;)

If the EP finds me humming Star-Trek when I am on the table I will blame it on Petey.
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. I know I will do well just bring on the catheter and burn my heart.
I will take my laptop with me and report back when I am in a fit state.
Moy...

Best of Luck tomorrow---oh, the waiting is nearly over!
Soon you'll be on that recovery road.
Hoping you have a smooth recovery.
D

That is so funny, Petey! I'm a Trekkie, so I thought it was a blast!!
Moy-good wishes sending your way!! Let us know the good news!!

Thinking positive thoughts for you today!

You don't know me, but I was in your place having an RF ablation 2 months ago. Believe me, the waiting is much worse than the actual procedure, which I slept through. I am new to the group, but I have followed the discussions for a while and I wish you the best on getting rid of your AFIB.

Jim

Good luck Moy!

I will be praying for you today! Let us know how well you are doing as soon as you feel up to it!

Kelly

Good luck! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a positive outcome!