I am 15 weeks out from my second ablation. Tonight I had an arrhythmia (Probably aflutter as it felt different than Afib). I took my PIP 3 x 50 mg of Flecainide. I am back in NSR after about 20 minutes. This is the second episode in about 2 and a half weeks. The first resolved itself after 4 minutes. Is my second ablation considered a failure? And, now what? Do I contemplate a third ablatioby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had my second ablation, three months after my first. I am now about 14 weeks out from my second ablation. For me, my heart felt much more stable after the second ablation. I have had no issues other than PACs some evenings and a short 2 minute aflutter or tachycardia episode. Trust your EP and trust the process. That is what it is, a process. Try not to do too much too fast. Give your heby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
My afib nurse came back and said that episode was probably flutter but is waiting on doctor to confirm. Since I was technically still in the 3 month blanking period - measuring by months vs weeks, will take the wait and see approach to see if it happens again. I started wearing my Zio monitor today for a week so will see what that produces. PACs at night and anxiety are still getting the best oby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dino dog -hang in there. Just remember that it is all a process. You really have no choice as afib begets afib. The earlier you take care of it, the better chance of being fixed permanently. I have about the same story as you! I had my first ablation at TCAI with a Natale associate in February. I had about 3 afib/aflutter episodes the first 5 weeks, then it seemed fine. But, I developed verby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Wolfpack. As the saying goes, misery loves company! It’s good to know that others have had it and everything is fine!by MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
On Wednesday, I met with my EP at 12 weeks post my second ablation - technically out of the blanking period. My Zio monitor is on its way and hopeful all is good to get off Xarelto. The recovery from my second ablation has been so much better. No Afib or aflutter, just PACs which started about 6 weeks after my ablation. I would have a few seconds of racing heartbeat but would resolve right awby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have had the same issues in the evening with PACs. I find that if I do not eat for 3 to 4 hours before bed, it is better. However, some nights they just appear. I purchased a large foam wedge that keeps me at an incline, at least to get to sleep. There have also been nights where I sleep in a recliner. Both help to minimize the PACs.by MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
My afib nurse said the monitor reading showed normal sinus rhythm with PACs. As so many of you wisely advised, I need to stop taking my pulse and chill out! No amount of worry will stop what may happen but it certainly can start something!! Have a good night, all.by MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you all for your response. I have always heard that laying on the left side may be a trigger so I don’t lay on the left. It happens when I lay flat on my back. Smackman, I completely ageee with you about anxiety. I have never before dealt with anxiety and it is exhausting. I am just trying to move on and live my life like I always have, on fire! Dr Horton, my EP, told me just that. Go liveby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am 10 week post second ablation. For the past few nights, I have been having runs of skipped or early beats when I lay down. I get up, and they go away. Has anyone else experienced this? I was able to record it on my monitor. I will see what my afib nurse tells me with regards to the type of arrhythmia. I am just curious if I am an anomaly or if others have experienced this and the hope oby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am 10 weeks out from my second ablation that was done by Dr. Horton at TCA. I feel extremely confident about this ablation. I have had PACs and PVCs, here and there. But, they are not bothersome. I was wondering if PACs and PVCs will prevent me from getting off Xarelto. I would appreciate your opinion if you have dealt with this. Dr. Horton does not seem to be too concerned about these.by MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you all for your insight. I will be meeting with my EP cardiologist tomorrow for my 6 week follow up. (Actually 7 weeks) I will ask him his opinion on Magnesium supplementation and which he would recommend. I do feel more confident in my ablation as the days pass. There are just times when I am so aware of every beat of my heart- feeling hard/fast and erratic beats for 5 to 10 sec. episoby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you all for your reply. I will try to stay hydrated and add in Magnesium. I have been using 400 mg/day of Magnesium Glycinate. Is Magnesium Taurine better? I meet with my EP on Wednesday which will be 7 weeks post second ablation. I am excited to see what he says about my second ablation and hope that my Afib has been fixed!!by MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am almost 7 weeks post my touch up ablation. My first ablation was the end of February. Both ablations done in Austin at TCA. I have been having some skipped beats and extra beats, here and there. My afib nurse (who is wonderful) has assured me that these are normal and benign. However, it is unnerving. I have never dealt with anxiety before this. Being aware of every beat of my heart anby MissSunshine - AFIBBERS FORUM