post ablation

[mockingbird255]

I am 10 weeks post ablation. I feel worse since the ablation and wondering if anyone could recommend another surgeon. I am from California and had my ablation at Redwwod City.  I don't mind traveling to another state if I would have a better success rate. Thank you

[mockingbird255]

Thank you so much for your comments. I have never done this before so please forgive my question. I had the ablation for pvcs. Since the ablation I have had (at times a faster heart beat) and my heart seems way more sensitive than before the ablation. My local cardiologist is having me monitored for 3 weeks (starting tomorrow) to a monitor that is constantly tracking my heart (cannot remember the name). I cannot tell you what a blessing it is to stumble on this site.

[Bromley]

Hi.US news, on their website, publishes a list of hospitals in the US that have high marks in several areas. It is a good starting point and sometimes the institutions listed have some people that are very good at addressing your specific problem area.

It seems like there should be a good EP in your area. Have you checked out Stanford or UCLA?

One thing for you to consider. I felt lousy after my ablation too for several months. I felt that that was quite a jolt to me and it took a long time to get back to normal. I am now fully recovered from the jolt of having an ablation. In my case, I would say exercise and returning to my normal routines ultimately helped me the most. I am sorry you don't feel well.

[cindy707]

With ablations you need to be patient because it can take a couple of months for everything to settle down...i am just north of you up in Santa Rosa and my doc was from Marin County.  He is an amazing doc and if you are looking for a second opinion you could give his office a call.  His name is Dr. Steven Hao and he hails out of Greenbrae but like Jerry said it would help to know what type of ablation you had and for what.....you need to be a little more specific on what is going on with you...what was happening to you before and now what is happening to you after and the frequency...i hope you'll re post.....

[Jerry_NJ]

I assume you had a ablation to correct (or stop) a heart rhythm abnormality.  It would be helpful to know what was treated; e.g., AFib, PVC...  

It is very common for a person to have to have more than one ablation to completely correct a problem.  What has you surgeon said, or recommend?  

If you are on a pacemaker, then that is another matter.   We have no way of knowing from your very brief question.

[deadnsmelly]

Did you have a complete ablation so that you are now 100% reliant on a pacemaker?
If so what is the current pulse rate set at? The meds are terrible as far as side effects and living like a zombie