PVI Ablation

[Jan1130]

Just wanted to post something positive - I had PVI ablation on January 11th.  As of today, I have had 11 full days of normal sinus rhythm.  I have had paroxymal atrial fibrillation for the last 10 years.  I have been very chicken to do the ablation and have tried every possible antiarrhythmic drug on the market.  When I was first home from the ablation I was introduced to this site and it scared me to death.. listening to the stuggles that everyone has gone through - multiple ablations, etc...  So, anyway, just wanted to tell you that I'm doing GREAT so far.  I am being cautiously optimistic about the long term outcome, but I'm enjoying each moment immensely!  I still have a little pain in one groin and I am still tender where the central line in my chest was, but other than that... I'm doing great.  YEAH!!  I also want to acknowledge this site for being so validating for me.  I've always felt like people (physicians included) thought I was crazy for being so "in tune" with every beat of my heart - and now I know there are others who have the same sensations and validated that it truly disrupts your life in a way no one else can understand.  THANKS!

[Jan1130]

Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.... for all the positive comments.  I know that only others with rhythm issues can understand how wonderful it feels to go several hours, much less several days and now even a week without that nuisance.  I even have people telling me that I look healthier than I have for a long time.  I am actually just focusing on my life and not what the heck my heart is doing.

I have been on coumadin for nearly 5 years now... and haven't had any major side effects, but I hate being on it - you know, its original purpose was rat poison.  Now I'm on day 12!  Again, thank you guys so much for the support!!!

[Thinline]

It's great news to hear your brilliant outcome.  Go enjoy your life to the fullest now!  Hope you stay at the site so you can encourage others who are awaiting their ablations in terror.  Good for you.

[pg1949]

Good to hear you're doing so well.  I think there are a lot of us who have had positive outcomes, including me back in September.  I had spent 30 years with SVT episodes and had never heard of "ablation" until last year.  Thank God for all of us out there that such a procedure exists.  The waiting was the worst part.  The procedure, for me, was a breeze.  Take care.  Pam

[Momto3]

Wonderful news!!  Thanks for posting!  We don't get to hear as many positive stories so it's always great to read about a successful procedure!!  Please keep us posted and do enjoy that NSR!!  : )

connie

[mml78]

I'm glad to hear you're doing so well!  I just had my PVI done yesterday, and so far I feel ok.  I have gotten some chest pain and I feel a little dizzy.  How was the coumadin/warfarin for you?  Have you had any side effects?  

Congratulations on your 11 days of sinus rhythm!  Here's to many years to come of a-fib free life!