I had a Catheter ablation several years back. It’s kind of intimidating, but going through it, really was no big deal. It’s improved my quality of life tremendously. I wish you luck. Everything will be fine.
Posts: 452 | Location: Central TN | Registered: July 02, 2008
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I had an ablation a couple of weeks ago. It has stopped the flutter and A-Fib, but I'm experiencing some episodes where the heart rate suddenly drops to about 32-33. Saw my cardiologist yesterday and am now wearing a monitor for a week. Possible need for a pacemaker.
Last I checked (now retired 4 years), success rate with first ablation for A fib about 70%, same chance with second procedure.
Can’t comment on the colonoscopy, your gastroenterologist or surgeon will give you details and odds of cure.
Will be praying for you.
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Posts: 19615 | Location: Foothills of the Sierra Nevada | Registered: July 27, 2004
Prayers sent. I have colon cancer and am undergoing chemo. I wish you the best!!!
James in Denver
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Posts: 4484 | Location: Colorado | Registered: August 24, 2009
Wishing you the best. Even a pacemaker/defibrillator isn't too bad. Had mine implanted last Wednesday. On the table around 9:30 am ish, home around 3pm. No pain pills, hurt for a few days, discomfort since. Still can't lift my arm over my head for I would say a week..
Posts: 1913 | Location: U.P. of michigan | Registered: March 02, 2010
I had my second ablation last November. I'm using a Kardia Mobile to report weekly EKG reading to my doc. Works much better than his loaner that g ates my cell phone and saves a trip to his office.
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Posts: 2152 | Location: Central Texas | Registered: June 12, 2004
