Distant Thunder Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Four years, ten different medications (including two which I had to be monitored in a hospital when starting), two ablations and the medical community still can't find a way to control my bouts of A-fib. My only real hope at this point is a third ablation, but the soonest that can be scheduled is still more than a month and a half away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Good luck. Positive thoughts inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GringoBandito Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 What this guy said. Good luck and positive thoughts your way. 2 hours ago, Youngeyes said: Good luck. Positive thoughts inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I hope they get it figured out. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Robert is an A number 1 guy. Best wishes my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 You've got MY thoughts headed straightaway! Warm wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 DT is a great guy! Prayers and Best Wishes to you Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 The warm wishes and kind thoughts are much appreciated. I just get so frustrated with this because we'll try something and it either fails immediately or works for only 2-3 months and then we're back to square one. It's like playing whack-a-mole with the electrical impulses of my heart. We find a way to block the deviant signals only for them to establish a new pathway. It's kept me from entering any matches since late 2013 simply because I don't feel safe due to the symptoms of fatigue and dizziness when one of these episodes begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 This is uncommon but if all else fails and you still have intractable symptoms due to atrial fibrillation, they can ablate your AV node and insert a permanent pacemaker. Not my first, second or third line therapy but sometimes unavoidable. Also, the quality of Electrophysiologists vary. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 The ablations and the last medication tried were at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center. The present plan is for the third ablation attempt to be done mid-October and then about a month after that I'll have to go back for 2-3 days to be taken off my present medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Just a quick update. I've been home from the last procedure for a week now and am feeling much better than I did after either of the first two attempts. As I have told friends and family, I am cautiously optimistic at this point. I still have to take it easy for about a week before doing too much more than casual walks around the neighborhood (no trips to the range for ballistic therapy sessions yet). Hoping for the best. Thanks to all who expressed their concern and/or best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 We're all pullin' for you Robert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Prayers sent....try to take it easy till you get it sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now