Introduction

Hi folks! I have been lurking around here for a couple of weeks and have found the postings to be most enlightening and calming. I do not yet have a device but feel the time is soon. I have been experiencing SVT episodes for several years but over the last year they have become much more frequent and violent. I had an ablation in February that resulted in the freezing type of procedure because of the location of the errant pathway. It was an over five hour procedure. The procedure held for five weeks and then the episodes began anew. I have since been on a beta blocker and now cardizem. The svts worked right through the Toprol and now have also worked through the cardizem. My cardiologist suggested another ablation of the regular variety that has a very high probability of destroying the good pathway with the result of me coming home with a pacemaker. That is why I have been hanging around here to learn what I can. Thanks for letting me in. The ablation is scheduled for mid-October if I can last that long.

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Hi

by Pookie - 2013-07-27 05:07:06

Just want to welcome you to the support group.

I don't have any answers for you because I have never experienced having an ablation. Almost had one, but dodged it by having my pacemaker properly set for me approximately 5.5 years after getting it and feeling like crap all that time - it's something I will never forget but at the same time I am grateful that they found the answer and I didn't have to go thru yet another surgery. Now I feel wonderful...and it feels wonderful that I can even say that because for years I truly believed that I was going to have to live the rest of my life feeling so badly.

I guess what I'm trying to say is: everyone's situation is different (along with similarities) but bottom line is to NEVER give up hope.

And I applaud you for taking interest in your health and taking the time to educate yourself - it can make the world of difference when we actually understand a bit of what is happening with our hearts. That and a good cardiologist (who will listen to you) can make all the difference from pre-pacemaker to the interrogations. Having any operation on your heart or having a stroke or heart attack (from what I have experienced and what others have shared with me) sure does get our attention and usually it's for the better - I guess that is the silver lining of it all; we learn very quickly that family & friends come first and I think all of us truly appreciate life much more now.

I wish you the very best and would love it if you keep us all up to date on your progress.

Take care,
Pookie

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