Typical Recovery from Ablation

[Hyatt65]

I am slated for an ablation to treat SVT.  1) I neglected to ask my doc whether there is typically any pain involved during the recovery.  As I am sensitive and/or allergic to the more commonly prescribed pain meds, I wanted to inquire.  2) Are any other drugs typically given following an ablation?
Many thanks for your input!

[kuriakee]

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[parisa8012]

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[myjeepbeepbeep]

HI,
I had ablation a week ago today.  I havent felt any missed beats and my HR has seemed to slow down.  I usually have a fast pulse , close to 100, and it has been hanging aroun 80 since i got home.  The only thing I am having is once in awhile an uncomfortable feeling in my chest , like breathless , for just a bit and then it goes away.  I assume it is just healing going on.  Other than that, I feel pretty good.

[Momto3]

I have had two very successful ablations for frequent pvcs.  Hope you have the same great fortune.  Wishing you the best outcome.

connie

[trombonej]

I'm 75 w/ablation for irregular atrium scheduled in a few weeks. AFib has not been much of a problem even though it is constant. Take coumadine plus meds for high bloodpressure and have a pace maker. Off of irregularity meds as I have been in constant AFib anyway. BUT I have had no palpations lately and feel good, just not the energy I used to have. I've read about a few difficulties that post-ablation patients have had. Anyone out there that can comment, I would appreciate ASAP.

trombonej

[Momto3]

I was also very nervous about the sedation.  But, I gotta tell ya, that stuff was grrrrreat!  The nurse anesthetist gave me the medicine (in the IV) and I ever so gently relaxed.  Next thing I know, I'm awake and being moved to recovery.  I was not sick to my stomach and was hungry.  The fentynl seems to be much easier on the stomach than demerol (what they used to use).  I bet you're gonna be very surprised at how gentle the medicine is.  You'll wake up and be ready to go home.  I was so hungry after the colonscopy : )

Good luck.  Keep us posted!