Been on meds for a-fib for years. Last episode doctor recommended ablation. Going with a Dr. who does "cryo-ablation" rather than using heat in two days. I've done my homework...although relatively new, this is a proven and popular treatment...less risk.
Anyone have any (uplifting) stories to share? I hope this doesn't backfire. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Old Dog:
Here's one source (again not speaking of the cryo version, as I didn't research it at all since that's not what she was having done) but what I mainly relied on for my statement of the initial 60% success rate was straight from the mouth of the electrophysiologist that performed the procedure.
Daughter parroted the rest of what you said as well RE: feeling tired and weak for 3-4 days and if I recollect correctly he told her no workouts for 10 days, but then she was back to her normal routine.
The success rate, as I understand, depends on how long you stay in a-fib on your own. If you're one of those people who go in and out you're 90% likely for it to work on the first time. Me, I've never gone back into normal rhythm on my own, so the chances aren't as good. The 60% your electrophysiologist quoted might apply to me. [Reply]
Good luck with your procedure. I just got out of the hospital. Significant artery blockage. So much so, that I am not a candidate for a stint. We are trying ways to reverse the trend so I don't have to have a bypass. Getting old ain't for sissies. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
I definitely wouldn't have guessed that! :-)
This big man can still move; even hoop it up every so often with my 6'5" son, who'm you've met. I'm hoping to do even better now back in normal rhythm. [Reply]
Originally Posted by burt:
Good luck with your procedure. I just got out of the hospital. Significant artery blockage. So much so, that I am not a candidate for a stint. We are trying ways to reverse the trend so I don't have to have a bypass. Getting old ain't for sissies.
Thanks, it went very well, but you're right, not for sissies.
I know a couple of people who've just had bypass surgery...although they have to crack your chest open, they have you back to normal lifestyle really quickly...but it is an uncomfortable recovery but the success rate is high. IMO you and I are lucky. A lot of people are introduced to conditions like ours with a stroke, heart attack, or worse. There's an old saying that goes "Good advice is often wasted on a man, but seldomly a good scare".
Originally Posted by fan4ever:
Thanks, it went very well, but you're right, not for sissies.
I know a couple of people who've just had bypass surgery...although they have to crack your chest open, they have you back to normal lifestyle really quickly...but it is an uncomfortable recovery but the success rate is high. IMO you and I are lucky. A lot of people are introduced to conditions like ours with a stroke, heart attack, or worse. There's an old saying that goes "Good advice is often wasted on a man, but seldomly a good scare".
Hope you do well.
Still bit scared...and, yes I feel very lucky! [Reply]
Yeah, I got ya. I had to cut down on drinking. I wouldn't drink during the week but binge on the weekend but that wasn't good so it's much more in moderation now. I've replaced smoking with vaping for the most part (NON-nicotine flavors only) and it's been a good substitute. I'll bum a smoke every once in a while, but I figure a little treat every so often can't hurt too much. With the amount of people who smoke anymore, it's a rarity to get the opportunity. [Reply]
Originally Posted by fan4ever:
Yeah, I got ya. I had to cut down on drinking. I wouldn't drink during the week but binge on the weekend but that wasn't good so it's much more in moderation now. I've replaced smoking with vaping for the most part (NON-nicotine flavors only) and it's been a good substitute. I'll bum a smoke every once in a while, but I figure a little treat every so often can't hurt too much. With the amount of people who smoke anymore, it's a rarity to get the opportunity.
Originally Posted by fan4ever:
This big man can still move; even hoop it up every so often with my 6'5" son, who'm you've met. I'm hoping to do even better now back in normal rhythm.
I can see the hoops and maybe a former football player but I really don't want to see you or your son in those tiny white tennis shorts and top like Jimmy Connors or Bjorn Borg. :-) [Reply]
