ablation date

[razzelfratz]

So after 2 weeks of waiting I got my surgery date this past Monday. My ablation is set for May 8th. I literally felt like I had gotten punched in the head, throat, and chest all at the same time. I did not expect it to be that soon. But its happening. I'm going tomorrow for my blood work and cheat xray. Since finding out my anxiety has been terrible but manageable. I haven't had to take any of my xanax. I've just been trying to keep my mind occupied as much as possible for the time I'm awake. I've been having trouble sleeping. And most days I've been going to sleep at about 6 am. And I suspect it will be this way all the way till the surgery which I don't know if its a good or bad thing. I'm still really nervous about the whole twilight thing. I'm just really scared o the unknown... thanks for reading and I'll keep you all posted.

[razzelfratz]

Sorry folks I forgot to update all of you. About. Week ago they called an rescheduled it for the 13th. I've been relatively alright I guess up until yesterday when I realized it was a week away.

[tom_h]

Best wishes for a good procedure, tomorrow.  We're all rooting for you!  You'll be able to get on with your life!

[MichelleP_3811]

Keeping you in my prayers that you ablation is a breeze and a complete success.  Good luck.

[ka1218]

Good luck tomorrow! Sending good thoughts your way!

[moni1572]

I had ablation done 13 yrs ago, and I remember being so scared as the date approached. My procedure took about 7hrs and I was out for the whole thing. I stayed in the hospital for one day for observation and then I went home. I had no pain at all (just a little sore at the entry sites). Just recently my svt returned so I am scheduled for another ablation on May 29th. I actually asked to be placed on a cancellation list cause it worked so well for me back then. I'm praying that round two will give me another decade free from svt! You are going to do great, keep the faith and just think of the good possibility that you are on your way to better health. I'm so glad that this forum is here for support, cause 13 yrs ago this didn't exist! Keep us posted..stay strong.

[ka1218]

Good luck on the 8th! I find out tomorrow when mine will be. Sometime soon. It's really scary but it seems like it will be well worth it!

[MichelleP_3811]

Yes, for me as well.  I was never actually afraid of my svt but was absolutely terrified to do the ablation and when all was said and done it was nothing.  They do pace your heart and you feel it if you don't fall asleep. a lot of people do, but because you are given meds it isn't as intense as a normal episode.  I felt it but it didn't feel any worse than normal.  If you want to read about my ablation you can click on my name and read my journal entry.  It may be hard for you to stay calm these next couple of weeks but you will most likely be very pleasantly surprised how not so horrible it was.  Hang in there and I will send good thoughts your way on the 8th.

[razzelfratz]

Thanks so much.

[blimpus77]

I know I was pretty anxious from the SVT alone, but when it came down to about 2 weeks from my ablation, it really kicked in.  I was nervous about a number of things, from anesthesia to the outcome itself.  I had wondered how much I'm going to feel while in the twilight sedation, since I'm technically awake...but you know what?  I didn't feel a thing during the procedure.  The only thing that I felt was the IV going in, and the rest was a breeze!

All I can say is that, just like most of the ablation stories here, the procedure usually turned out to be easier than expected.  The worst part was the time just before.  I know that was true for me.  

One thing that helped me get through the time before, was bookmarking success stories and reading them whenever I started getting nervous.  You'll find a ton on this forum.  Good luck!  

[razzelfratz]

Thanks Tom, I'm also concerned with how face they will pace my heart. I've heard that what they do is far less worse than a normal svt attack but I'm still nervous about it Lol

[tom_h]

I think we all feel that way in the days leading up to it.  If you talk to anesthesia, express you fears to them and they may hook upup withsometinggood that day of your procedure.

I remember gegting the syringe of vallium in my drip line and saying to the doctor, it's not working, it's not working.  He had this big grin onhis face and told me to wait for a minute.  I barely remember getting onthe cath lab table.  They could do whatever they wanted, I could have cared less.  I hope it works the same for you!