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@denisek1971

You’re welcome! During your ablation, just make sure to communicate any pain or severe uncomfortable feelings. At one point, they were moving the catheter around, and I started having a pain in my left shoulder and collarbone near my neck that kept getting worse and worse. I thought it was just because of the angle my body was positioned in, but I told them and they moved the catheter line inside me, and it completely stopped. So, I was pretty shocked that what they were doing inside of my heart could affect my neck and my shoulder.
The whole thing was uncomfortable, but it wasn’t really painful. And it helped with my SVT’s, but unfortunately, I still have my PACs and my PVCs because I have a rare condition that cannot be treated without possibly heart damage that could result in me being required to get a pacemaker, which I definitely do not want. Good luck! 🙏

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Thanks! Sorry to hear about the PACS and PVCs - apparently I’m to be put to sleep during the procedure so won’t be feeling anything. Also I’m to continue taking my blood thinner throughout the surgery and after to keep blood clots away. As I said before I haven’t got a surgery date yet - there’s a long waiting list so won’t hear for six to eight months - that’s the Canadian healthcare system - lack of funding. I really appreciate your input so that I know what to expect. Take care of yourself. Andrea xo