I just had an ablation for svt in the sinus node. I am getting along wonderfully. I also had 2 other ablations done , one for wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome and an ablation done foe avnode re-entrant tachycardia about 20 years ago. when I was in my early 40's. I am now 64. I know that the ablation I had done for wolff-parkinsons-white syndrome saved my life. When I had that done everything was in the experimental stages. The last one I done was last week at the Med center in Omaha. I believe that will improve my quality of life.
Thanks
Judy
Jen and Vik, I had an ablation in August last year for chronic a-fib. It was a very easy procedure although a bit long. Yours may be shorter, I don't know. I highly recommend having this done if your doctor is prescribing it. I am in normal rhythm now with just one drug (Rhythmol) and have my energy and conditioning back to where it used to be. I may have a second ablation to eliminate the need for the drug but haven't decided as I'm not sure at this point that I actually need to take it. Just scared to stop I guess. This is a gift, a life changing procedure. Best of luck and let us know it goes for both of you.
Ablation is an invasive surgery, but I believe it is well understood an usually does not have complications. Unfortunately, it sometimes doesn't fix the problem either. If you doctor believes the odds are in your favor for getting a cure - go for it and be confident in yourself and your doctor.
Hi
I have 2 kids too, and i'm having svt's.... they destroyed my life, i just feel i'm not a good mom, i'm irritated, scared, nervous all the time...
Just decided i will have an ablation in a week too...
i hope, it will help you,totally understand your feelings, but we have to fight for our kids, have to show them a good example..not to give up..
I'm so emocional the last days, just scared from the surgery, and from the whole thing.. going to the hospital, going to sleep for couple of hours....maybe not waking up anymore... it's terrible. But i'm just hopping, it can change my life , and can live normal again like lot of people.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you,and keep us posted
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