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Hi there,
Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had to switch me to Amiodarone I lost 22 pounds without trying. Doctor's could not explain if I was losing weight because of off the Multaq, but I think so. I was on Amiodarone for one year, it truly saved my life. But, they did get me in for an ablation a year later. I am under my own choice to not take Amiodaron as I do have supraventricular tachycardia and CAD and have had 2 cardioembolic strokes. I am on a strict diet, currently 133 pounds, but doing everything to keep healthy. Exercise, and intermittent fasting (also because of news this morning I have 10 more kidney stones. My new total is now 34 stones). Ugh. Anyways, I wish you all the best and I highly recommend anyone to get an ablation. I do have occasional afib and oxygen that dips to 82 and lower at times but I believe I doing everything humanly possible to stay on top of my health. 73- and being as positive as possible!! Goodluck!!
While I had a different type of arrhythmia to begin with, thought I would add that I had NEW chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and increase in ectopic/irregular beats starting right after my ablation for just about 70-80 days. And then right around the 90 day mark the grouping of symptoms suddenly and finally settled and stopped. I know the “blanking period” can be different for everyone, but maybe that gives some real life context of what it can be like (and still turn out fine!) to ease some concerns while he waits it out a bit more.
Still get afibs. 2 o3 a day for 15- 20 minutes.