Heart rate post ablation

I am 4 months post ablation. I'm on a blood thinner and 25 mg. of metoprolol twice a day. My resting heart rate is in the mid 80's. When I stand up and or walk around my heart rate goes to 103 thru 110. I tire easily. As soon as I sit down it goes down. I like to ride a stationary bike. Should I be doing this?

Hi Mari, welcome to the forum.

What you describe is perfectly normal. Almost everyone who undergoes an ablation experiences an elevated resting heart rate for many months following the ablation. And when I say elevated, I mean the upper 80s and 90s, not over 100. This elevation can last a surprisingly long time, sometimes a year or more. It's perfectly normal, to be expected, and utterly harmless.

Should you be riding your stationary bike? Absolutely yes! Crank that heart rate up and go for it. Your ablation didn't make you fragile. It made you stronger so go for it.

Thanks so much Carey. That's what I need to hear.