No appointment. Everyday my daily results were sent automatically by cellular signal. If a issue was spotted, I was contacted by Austin. I could also “ mark” episodes with a hand held device I held up against the Linq. Yes there is a monthly fee to have this 24 hour monitoring system. Medtronics was the company. Remember this was installed in January 2014. I was used for 2 Ablations and my locby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had the First one ever installed by Dr. Natale in Feb 2014. The battery was still working in 2017 after my second ablation. I still have it in my chest area. Never had a issue with it or it Transmitting.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
Calcium Channel blockers like Cardizem cause me to retain fluid,; Edema. I gained 15 lbs in one week. My ankles swelled etc.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Smackman: I didn't say weight gain, i said weight loss. Sorry; My Bad. If Xarelto caused weight loss, I would use it instead of Eliquis. It would be a nice side effect for me. 😂 Anyway, I will continue to just read and seldom post. Love this site. Did not mean to offend you.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have never experienced weight gain from Xarelto or Eliquis. I have taken both over the last 7 years and will always be on a blood thinner. (Isolated LAA Second Ablation). I am a man and I currently take Eliquis.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I take one baby aspirin with low dose Eliquis everyday. I had a stent put in 2012 and LAA was isolated in 2016. Dr. Natale approved of this in 2016. My local Cardiologist approves also. It is considered a MAJOR issue on Drugs.com interaction checker but I do what I have to do.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr. Natale did both of my Ablations. The last one in June 2016. Hopefully I will not have to have anymore Ablations BUT there is no guarantee that Something could happen and I would want to use Dr. Natale. I feel I am never exempt from another AFIB episode. I see to many who went for years and then a “stray jumper” happens. Anyway, I am going to.Stay with Medigap with a Part N supplement and aby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, I assume the answer is no with no response. In my Senior years, Insurance of all types are my biggest income eater. I thought maybe in New Orleans area or wherever maybe ...... but Louisiana is off the Radar.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am on Medigap with a Supplement and Medicare Part D. This is definitely the more expensive way but I do this because I using a out of state Physician in Texas Dr. Natale Medicare advantage plans are much cheaper but when using it out of state it becomes a big issue. Are there any really good EP’s in Louisiana I could use if I ever need a EP?by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey You're completely confusing what I've said and comparing your short-term personal experiences measured in months to thousands of people's experiences measured in years. All I've tried to say is that if you've had a successful ablation, the areas ablated will never again produce AF. It's that simple. I don't know why you feel compelled to paint a dby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I will take the vaccine; I will continue to be smart like wearing mask, social distancing, washing my hands etc. It amazes me when people go negative and they are Media Gurus or not even in the medical field. I know Carey has a medical background. Me, I am just a old Dusty retired EE. 😁 I took the flu shot this year as usual. I have had to Ablations with Dr. Natale. Not trying to be political buby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I drink 3 ounces of 92 proof Bulliet on the rocks everyday around. 7 PM. Never has been a trigger for me. I will say I drink what I consider Top Shelf. Cheap bourbon/whiskey is not a trigger but smoothness and taste matters. I enjoy my alcohol in moderation. I have a nice collection of Bourbon Glasses.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is my take on this after some research of this situation. This Country is so divided. Dr. Natale IMO is a wonderful Human Being and the best EP in the world. Here is the issue; If someone like Dr. Natale jumps the gun on what actually happened you can bet the political theatrics will come to life. Austin Texas is now for the most part a Blue Liberal City. Dr. Natale will have to let this bloby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I always burned. Not a big deal for me. Just grinned and lived with it a few days. Minor issue for NSR.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you have Part D Coverage, For some crazy reason YOU CANNOT get the Eliquis $10 card. I am on Medicare and use Silverscripts as my Part D drug coverage. I ALWAYS go in the donut hole because of Eliquis. Also, In the long run, It is not cheaper to use Canadian Pharmacy’s. Do the yearly math. Can someone show me where the Donut hole goes away in 2021? My 2021 Silverscripts Plan now Aetna Medby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wear a CPAP full face mask. My last study that was monitored showed I stopped breathing 11-13 times a hour. My CPAP is set on 11.5. Something’s I admit I will play “Doctor” but this particular breathing issue is very serious and I believe it should be monitored by Professionals in this field. I firmly believe this was a major reason for my AFIB issues per my pulmonary specialist. I do not snoby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I have tried hard to do without PPI but I have damage to my stomach lining etc. and Prevacid works well. This is a Hereditary issue in my Family. My daughter can get Heart Burn from drinking water. I am exaggerating but she is 39 years old 5’11” and weighs 140 lbs. She is a fairly Healthy when it comes to food. I will have to discuss this fasting with my EP and Pain Management and my GP. Thatby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I am adding my Medication list today. I generally refuse to do this due to Not nice or negative comments. I had a major car accident in September 2003. After 2+ years of fighting with worker’s compensation, I had T12 removed and replaced with a cage that had part of my rib they removed crafted into the cage. Also a plate with screws etc. My surgery was a T12 Anterior Corpectomy. It took 2 years bby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I do not know your age but I am almost 63 and many nights I get up 2x to pee. Lasix is a strong loop Diuretic so maybe it will take a little while for your bladder finds it’s normalcy. Why 10 days? I was given 3 Lasix pills by Dr. Natale and potassium pills. Within 2 daysI was back at my regular body weight. I have had 2 Ablations with Dr. Natale. Same both times.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
At 8 AM I have 1 piece of toast and 2 scrambled eggs. Since we use Pam to scramble eggs and little low cal canola butter spread on toast, it is a low calorie breakfast. At 12. Noon I have 2 raw carrots with a tbs of low cal catalina dressing and a piece of ham on one slice of toast. There is 30 calories of mayo spread on the bread with the ham. I will eat a fiber bar for dessert but it’s also fby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Fasting for this 62 year old man would be difficult due to medications I take which require to be taken with food. It’s not impossible but I would really have to think hard how I could does this and take my Meds.by smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I am having trouble with medications to help lower my blood pressure. Calcium Channel blockers cause edema around feet,ankles, lower legs. I gained 12 lbs in 5 days on Amlodipine. Cardizam also a CCB caused same issue. Valsartan and its "sisters" like Losartran caused major dizziness ; Just could not take it. Now my GP has upped my Metoprolol ER to 100 mg 1x a day and a fluid pill Hyby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Awesome Susan. I pray your second Ablation is as Great as mine has been. Just remember the blanket period. Have a blessed day and I pray for you to have many years of beautiful NSR. These wonderful people led this man to Austin. I am so glad I stumbled onto this website in late 2013. Shannon is such a blessing as are many on this Forum. Be Smart and take it easy.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I come from a family of 6 children. I am in the middle as far as age. No one except me had AFIB. Now my Daddy came down with AFIB at age 81. That was 5 years after I Was diagnosed With AFIB. To this day, No one else has/had AFIB in my family. Maybe I cursed myself with my extreme exercising losing weight. I walked but I walked the country hilly roads etc. Summertime Temp easily upper 90’s with hiby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
When I was diagnosed with AFIB IN Dec 2011, I was in Persistent AFIB. Maybe I was just lucky in the past years but never did any doctor ever catch my AFIB. I had several procedures done on my back that required being on a heart monitor. After my GP found my AFIB in a yearly physical , I never converted except by ECV. Anyway, I blame dehydration on my AFIB. I had lost 90+ lbs in 2010 and did aby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am b on a low dosage of Eliquis for life. 2.5 mg 2x a day. My LAA was isolated on the 2nd ablation and my TEE after 6 months basically showed I had no A wave. The Eliquis is a small issue to deal with compared to being in Persistent AFIB. That is the only medication I take after my successful Ablations by Dr. Natale. My wife Tammy will never forget how this forum lead me to the place to go. Shaby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
After my 1st Ablation in Jan. 2014, I stayed on Multaq and Eliquis for 3 months or the blanking period. I never went back into AFIB until approximately 18 months later. I stopped multaq and Eliquis after the 3 month blanking period. I was “warned” that I would probably need a touch up Ablation in the Future. In July 2016, I had my 2nd Ablation. My LAA was isolated but I left the Texas Arrhythmiaby smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM
We try and be smart. I have a daughter who is required to wear a n95 mask, A face shield and PPE 10 hours a day. She is the Director over the Therapist where she works. The individuals they work with are Autistic Kids. They have ran many random professional standardized test and debunked the 02 and C02 theories. Now, My daughter is 39...... I believe age matters. I have seen the test ran by prby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I do hate it for this lady; or anyone who has had a experience like this with Covid. I know several people who had Covid months ago and it was nothing like this. Two are family who got it in mid March. Body Aches and fever were bad for the man; his wife had no fever but lost her sense of smell and taste but both recovered without any major issues. There 15 year old daughter never tested positiveby smackman - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I will take my Results from my two Catheter Ablations with Dr. Natale to draw my conclusion. As of July 28,2020 I am doing great. I do realize one day I could have another “jumper”. If that happens, I will consult TAC in Austin and make a plan with there guidance. Honestly, I am thankful for Life. Life is Good.by smackman - AFIBBERS FORUM