Anonymous wrote:Ablation is not a quick fix, it's often short lived- months or maybe a year OR for some, a couple of years. Many often have repeated ablations.There are also risks involved, but, largely, it's relatively safe. It is heavily pushed, however.
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Anonymous wrote:i used the one lead version 6 years ago to try to track down SVTs and afib; previous cardiologist basically just threw up his hands after a holter didn't catch it during a random week. "i guess just come to the (nowhere near metro or my house) office when it happens?"

i eventually figured out that my tachycardias were triggered by progesterone.

anyway, i got a few decent captures, found a new cardiologist, he immediately sent the captures to an electrophysiologist, and i got an ablation a few months later. was 45 at the time.

all good now.

Anonymous wrote:I'm OP and so glad you're doing well now.

Can I ask what the ablation was like?

for a young healthy person a morning ablation is frequently outpatient surgery. folks that are over 60 or have health concerns or a more difficult ablation may spend the night for observation.

pre op and wound care require hibiclens around the entry point in the groin. the surgical prep team will do intimate landscaping with an electric shaver right before the surgery; you'll be asked to not use a razor/wax before the surgery as both can damage the skin and introduce bacteria.

ablation may have you alert during the procedure or use twilight sedation. i was partially sedated but still recalled bits of conversation during the procedure.

stairs and standing and walking took a lot more effort than usual for the first week. i was able to toddle to a nearby cafe the next day but that was my big excursion and i was exhausted after. used a bench for showering.

i started a new job three days after my ablation which was probably ambitious but worked out ok. I took ubers for the first week when normally i'd walk or bike the couple miles. being at the mercy of ubers was probably the worst part of the experience.

basically, it's important to listen to your body and not push too hard that first week or so. your body needs that energy for healing, you usually get cleared for full normal activities after two weeks.