waiting for ablation

[rbeans]

I am waiting to have a EP/study-catheter ablation  to be done.  Scared out of my mind! It's all I can think about.  The EP Dr. tells me it is a relatively safe procedure but I can't help but worry.  Would love to hear from anyone who has had this procedure done and how they are feeling now. Diagonsed with v-tach caught on haltor monitor.  Was a healthy 42yr old who had the occasional pvc.  One night felt my heart race and almost passed out. I am freaking out about this whole thing. Feel very alone.

[mabebesc]

Hi,
Just wanted to tell you that the view on the other side of the mountain is magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!    I couldn't wait to see it and now that I.m SVT free(YEAH!!), I'm enjoying this view every single day!
Hang in there-you'll be just fine and you deserve to be VT free.  I was so scared beforehand .   I really didn't know how I was going to get in the car the morning of my procedure.  Thank goodness I did-it was the best thing I could have done for myself.
Just come to the forum and all of us we'll get you through this. o.k.?!!!
Betty

[empressofq13]

Hi, I know your fear.  We all do.  It is not unreasonable either.  Anytime you think about messing with the heart it will be scary.  BUT these EP Dr.s see this all the time.  They know what to do.  When I had mine a couple of years ago, I was scared also, but the thought of going through my episode was a lot more scary.  I almost passed out each time and was terrified it would happen when I was in the car driving or something.  I didn't want to hurt anyone else.  It also put my family more at ease.  It is worth it!  Make sure you have a good Doc.  Just think of it as a chance for Dr.s to take a good look at your heart also.  I am so relieved I had it done.  The only thing I had to deal with was the pressure they put on my groin after having had to go into my femoral artery instead of vein.  They also went in through my neck for the same reason and there was very little discomfort from that one.  Laying still on my back was the most difficult.  But we all get through!  And you will too!!!  Good Luck!
Cindy

[rbeans]

Boy did I feel it!  Dizzy, heart racing took me to the floor. Went to GP who put a halter on me while I was wearing it had another event and was taken to ER. They keeped me overnigh but nothing was seen except for  a few pvcs/pacs.

Cardioi Dr sent me home with beta blockers when he got the report of my halter he saw the v-tach.  He sent me to the EP Dr. Was put on Varapermil (prob spelled wrong)  I have nott had another event since the one that sent me to the ER  Thank GOD!!!!I Do not even have PVCS/PACS . I think the drugs are working for me. I don't mind taking them, they really do not have any side effects for me. Just having some trouble staying asleep. Wake up about 4 in the AM but I think this is my nerves getting the best of me. When I first wake up I need time to talk myself out of my panic.

EP Dr wants the ablation. I am waiting to hear what time and when. Right now the only time is oct. 31st and I am scared enough!!!!! That date does not sit well with me.
I def. do not want to feel another v-run, . I hope you are right about my ablation. VT free yay!!!!!!!

I would love to vacation in AZ and visiting with my brother that is were (hopefully) I will be till I eat my Turkey sadwich that hear so much about. LOL.

Thanks!!!!!! I feel better already!!!!!

Everyone on this site is a  Blessing!!!!!!

[Momto3]

Try not to get yourself too worked up.  I know how hard that is, but try to stay busy and focused on other stuff (at least some of the time).  

I'd had arrythmias and a leaky mitral valve for at least 25 years.  I was in for a routine echo for the valve and the doctor diagnosed cardiomyopathy.  NEWS to me!  Anyway, long story short, I developed PVC-induced cardiomyopathy.  My choices were anti-arrythmics for life (I was 46) or try ablation(s). I tried the meds for about 7 months, but was bothered by side effects.  

I'm also high anxiety so I totally get where you're at!  Freaked out, scared outta my mind.  Once I got to the hospital, I actually felt better.  The staff is wonderful at helping nervous patients to relax.  I'd be willing to bet you will be given the same drug combo as I had, and you will rest comfortably, AND go home VT-free!!  You may have PVCs for a bit since the heart tends to feel "agitated" by all the catheter manipulation, but it tapers off and you'll feel wonderful.

Ask Betty about the view from this side of the mountain!  It's gorgeous; you will be so glad you took this vacation : )

Let us know when you're going in.  My nurse anesthetist and I planned a "vacation" just prior to the versed injection.  I told her I was going to the Bahamas....I came back rested, but no sunburn : )

How was your VT picked up?  I'm sure you felt it, but was this something new for you?

[rbeans]

Thank you all for sharing and making me feel much better. I am still nevous but I guess that is to be expected.

Momto3 thanks for all the advise I will be asking/taking any drugs they offer me!!!!!!! I will be sure to write done and tell the Dr about the fentynl and versed. How did they find out about your condition?

twinbee  and maybebesc I hope my story is just like yours.

I am a little scared about all this talk about no sedatioin this will not be good!!!!!  
Very high strung!!!!!  I have a had time sitting still to get my nails my done for 30min. let alone up to  6hrs not gonna work.

Still waiting for Dr office to call with time and date.  

[rbeans]

Ok, I have VT (seen on my halter). They tell me they think the problem is in RVOT. If they do not sedate me I feel bad for everyone in that room!  I am a South Philly Girl!! Poor Drs.HaHa.

I have warned them and my Dr tells me he is giving me something.  I am still very nervous I am not excited about all this cardiovertion I am hearing. Does this happen to everyone?????  How are you feeling now?????