I just had catheter ablation

[Storm2013]

I just had catheter ablation recently; About a week ago now. I've been healing well and walking here and there and trying to eat better.
Today, though, I am really short of breath and it takes a huge effort on my part to get a full breath. If I inhale too deeply to get more air, there is a stabbing pain. And, I could breath normally for a few seconds to a few minutes then suddenly, I have to take a really deep breath to compensate. My left and right hands feel in pain and maybe I am paranoid but the veins look swollen.

[Jerry_NJ]

I like that:  "afib or regular?"   One might also ask afig or simple? Just the thoughts of an old afib'er.  

I too wonder what type of ablation was performed.  I can not help from personal experience, as other here can, but what you describe raises concern in my mind, base on what I have read by other.  That said, others have posted about it taking time for healing to be accomplished so it seems one has to expect some discomfort until fully healed.

[MichelleP_3811]

What type of ablation did you have, afib or regular?  You could be having some sort of ectopic beats that is causing all the symptoms that are nothing to worry about and will subside with time but I am with Dawn, just give your doctor a call and see what they say.  I would say especially if you had an ablation for afib.  Then do for sure call and let them know.  I do hope you feel better soon.

[DeltaDawn23]

If you are in pain and short of breath, I think a call to your physician is in order.  Betty safe than sorry.  Keep us posted on how your are. Good luck.