SVT-ablation question

[jules1103]

I had a simple catheter ablation on Thursday and it was 98% successful in burning all extra pathways.  I am still tired and a bit weak today along with my rib cage hurting and my groin area.  I was told that after two days I would be back to normal.  So, why am I so tired?

[ireneo]

I would say it depends on the person and how complex, how long the procedure. I think it may also depend on the skill and preferences of the doctor. I forget which person had the doctor that wanted to do it the "old-fashioned way" and they suffered quite a bit. My doctor was more concerned about my safety and comfort.

Yes, you'll feel some groin discomfort and fatigue but it shouldn't keep you bed-ridden. Get up and move around, do things you enjoy. You aren't ready to climb mountains but you should be able to get out and about.

[jules1103]

Thank you all for your comments and information on what happened in your situation.  I'm sorry that most of you had a worse recovery time than I am having.  I guess from what you all have stated that it is okay to still be tired.  

[Sunshine47]

We did and you aren't babbling!!!! We both had bad experiences but I am trying not to think about it but it is hard. It actually scared the **** out of me. Wheeew. I pray that your is successful too. Mine was for 6 years but now it visits me daily. After the holidays they will schedule me for another one to help with the DEMONS again. I hate them. I want to be normal but to me what is normal? I am so happy for you if yours took care of your problem. Good luck and keep a positive attitude.
Karen

[mommyto4]

hey there, not to bring up old bad memories, i think we had talked about this before
but you too had pain during the procedure too??i can't help but think of it and hear"50 joules for 40 seconds's and relive that pain, felt like a heart attack( thank god i don't know what that really feels like) 3 times, i guess that was the 3 areas, i guess my post to you was to talk about it as i know i have to let it go!!! i pray mine is successful, but of course i wish it wasn't so bad
ok thanks, just babbling,lol
maria

[Sunshine47]

I had ablation 6 years ago for SVT's,PVC's,PAC's and it literally took me about two months to get past the aches and tiredness. I had 2 A-nodes and 5 flaps of skin that had to be ablated. I suffered through the whole thing,I am glad to know that you can call it a simple procedure. I wish I could have called it that. I was so traumatized by the whole situation that I was afraid to move. My groin area was so sore and bruised that I looked like I had been beat on both legs with a bat. I had to lay in ICU with 50 pounds of weights on my legs to keep me still I have RLS. (Jumpy legs) My heart had beat so fast for so long that I couldn't adjust my breathing with my new heart beat. I went from 129 resting to 50 resting, I was out breathing my heart. Now I have learned to control my breathing, Good luck I am sure that you will heal in time and things will be wonderful. God bless you for a quick recovery!!!
Karen

[mommyto4]

hi there, sounds like you had a good experience, good for you! i had an ablation last month forvt,pvc's and it was horribly painful, anyway, i still have shortness of breath, it took wks for my heart to start to feel better, give your body a chance and don't hesitate if you don't feel well to call the doc
continued success!
maria