Cardiac ablation

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:15 am

I’ve had Supraventricular tachycardia for decades. A few fast beats, then normal heart rate. It has progressed since December though. I’ve been to the ED 5 times since December, 3 times in the last 2 weeks, and twice in the last 24 hours. I’ve had chemical conversion the last 3 times. I saw the electrophysiologist after the first conversion and scheduled an ablation for October. The ablation has now been moved to next week…..

I’m not afraid of the procedure. I have highest regards for the EP. Hopkins med school, Harvard/Mass General residency, Cleveland Clinic fellowship. Excellent library user. I’m scared for between now and the procedure. I just want to curl up in a ball on the couch and not move. I’m not riding this week (Miss A owied her eye and it’s healing, and this weekend temps will be in the 90s and humid). My instructor starts chemo the 22nd, my BIL is having deep brain stimulation September 8, and his sister was just diagnosed with cancer. I feel like my group is cursed.

Please hold space in your hearts for me and my family and friends. We need all the prayers, white light,good thoughts, jingles, etc that we can get.

Kyras_Mom
Herd Member
Posts: 326
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:24 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Kyras_Mom » Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:14 am

You got it. Jingles coming your way.
I would definitely stay in and out of the heat. It is so demanding on our organs. I am so over our heat but nay…more 100’s next week.

Take it easy.

Susan

heddylamar
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 1405
Joined: Wed Oct 14, 2015 3:04 pm
Location: Texas (o_O)

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby heddylamar » Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:23 am

That's no fun, Paula! My aunt had an ablation 10 years ago and hasn't had any further SVT events. I'm still having a bunch ... always at night while I'm trying to sleep, or early morning while I'm running. It rectifies fairly quickly when I've been running, so I never bother going to the ER then.

Jingles and bubble wrap for all of you <3

User avatar
Chisamba
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 4452
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:33 pm
Location: New Jersey

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Chisamba » Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:39 am

Prayers and jingles for you and your group. Stay cool. Rest, take care of you and yours.

Chancellor
Site Admin
Posts: 1120
Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:26 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Chancellor » Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:28 pm

Prayers and jingles all around.

khall
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2515
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:47 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby khall » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:59 pm

Jingles coming your way!

piedmontfields
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2735
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:41 pm
Location: E Tennessee USA

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby piedmontfields » Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm

Thinking of you, Paula! How are you?

Moutaineer
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2479
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:45 pm
Location: Utah

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Moutaineer » Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:59 pm

My best wishes that you all have safe and successful outcomes. Take care!

texsuze
500 post plus club
Posts: 669
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:50 pm
Location: Texas, The Lone Star State!

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby texsuze » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:53 pm

Jingles and positive thoughts for everyone in your circle. My BIL had an ablation and it seemed to work for him. Stay positive and calm and when you feel ready, please check in here again so we can hear how much better you feel!

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:18 am

piedmontfields wrote:Thinking of you, Paula! How are you?


I’m fine, a little anxious. My driver to the hospital backed out on me tonight so I had to do some emergency calling. I have another ride lined up. A friend is taking me home and spending the night. She has never met Miss A so if I feel up to it we will visit her the day after. I will keep y’all updated.

Kyras_Mom
Herd Member
Posts: 326
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:24 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Kyras_Mom » Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:46 am

Jingles for a successful procedure.

Susan

User avatar
Chisamba
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 4452
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:33 pm
Location: New Jersey

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Chisamba » Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:28 pm

Jingling

User avatar
Chisamba
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 4452
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:33 pm
Location: New Jersey

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Chisamba » Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:54 pm

The ablation is in October? Isn't that a long wait?

Kyras_Mom
Herd Member
Posts: 326
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:24 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Kyras_Mom » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:35 pm

Chisamba, it got moved to this week (today?) because of her repeated episodes.

Susan

Ryeissa
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2349
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:41 pm

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Ryeissa » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:40 pm

I had one. PM me if you want to talk more! best of luck

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:31 pm

Kyras_Mom wrote:Chisamba, it got moved to this week (today?) because of her repeated episodes.

Susan


Wednesday at 11 am. RyeI will PM after the procedure. I’m most curious as to how long before I can resume normal activity. I’m guessing riding will be a few weeks simply because of the incision placement.

User avatar
SnowHorse
Herd Member
Posts: 256
Joined: Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:56 am
Contact:

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby SnowHorse » Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:07 am

Jingles!

I know it has to be scary, keep your mind occupied with other things the best you can.

Your driver backing out sucks, glad you got that fixed on short notice.

Good luck! :)
Face masks! Bandanas! Posters, mugs, cards etc - http://www.zazzle.com/okiepony/products -- Horses, cats, butterflies, Hummingbirds, quotes, sillies, patterns - everything!

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:33 am

Ablation was successful. I am home and in bed. The worst part was lying flat on my back without moving for 3 hours. I couldn’t even lift my head. But that’s all behind me. The NP said I could ride in a week but I’m not going to. Thanks for all your good thoughts,,prayers, etc.

User avatar
SnowHorse
Herd Member
Posts: 256
Joined: Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:56 am
Contact:

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby SnowHorse » Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:43 am

Yay Paula! :D

Now get some rest! :)
Face masks! Bandanas! Posters, mugs, cards etc - http://www.zazzle.com/okiepony/products -- Horses, cats, butterflies, Hummingbirds, quotes, sillies, patterns - everything!

texsuze
500 post plus club
Posts: 669
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:50 pm
Location: Texas, The Lone Star State!

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby texsuze » Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:24 pm

Whew, I can breathe again :). R&R time!

User avatar
Chisamba
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 4452
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:33 pm
Location: New Jersey

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Chisamba » Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:28 pm

Recover well!

KathyK
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 1123
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:19 pm
Location: Beautiful Aurora, Ohio

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby KathyK » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:39 am

I'm happy to know it went well, Paula. Get back on when you're ready.

piedmontfields
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2735
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:41 pm
Location: E Tennessee USA

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby piedmontfields » Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:06 am

Thanks for the update, Paula. I've been thinking of you and hope you will call on any help you need in the coming days.

Snork
Herd Member
Posts: 212
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:06 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Snork » Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:41 am

Somehow I missed this. So glad the procedure went well and you're on the mend, Paula!

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:03 am

I’m feeling almost normal today. I visited Ariel yesterday and gave her a quick groom before my instructor did a training ride. I’m not riding til the weekend, maybe. It’s so nice not to worry about my heart beating 150 bpm……

Hayburner
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 1132
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:48 am
Location: Western PA

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Hayburner » Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:10 pm

So glad you are feeling better and the procedure went well.

redsoxluvr
Herd Member
Posts: 363
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:02 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby redsoxluvr » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:13 am

glad to hear you are on the mend!

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:25 pm

Got the EOB yesterday. $103,000. Gulp. Medicare covered the whole thing.

Kyras_Mom
Herd Member
Posts: 326
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:24 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Kyras_Mom » Fri Sep 16, 2022 3:53 pm

:shock: :shock: . Glad you are covered.

Susan

PaulaO
Bringing Life to the DDBB
Posts: 2174
Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:16 pm
Location: Northern Illinois

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby PaulaO » Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:28 pm

I stand corrected. The hospital charged $103k but accepted the Medicare assignment of $20k. So insane.

Kyras_Mom
Herd Member
Posts: 326
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:24 am

Re: Cardiac ablation

Postby Kyras_Mom » Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:10 pm

Oh yeah…Medicare isn’t paying 103K. Our healthcare is so effed up.

So glad the ablation worked.

Susan


Return to “The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 49 guests