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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 15, 2023 | Replies (874)
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@dothag

Hi, my name is Dot and I have afib. I had a cardio version which helped for about six months. Recently I changed cardiologist and my new doctor has me doing a life style change. He wants me to lose 10 lbs. lost 6 pounds so far. My prior doctor was talking ablation, watchman or another cardio version. He put me on heart rhythm drugs which made me feel very weak, like my body was jelly. Hoping this life style change helps. Hate the fatigue and weak feelings.

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Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jan 24, 2019

Hi Dot @dothag,

Making lifestyle changes can be hard, I know but following your doctor’s recommendations about diet, sleep, exercise can actually slow heart disease’s progression and improve your everyday life. In fact, there are many studies that show that people with mild to moderate heart failure often lead nearly normal lives as a result of making healthier lifestyle choices. And, if you could see me, I’m applauding the fact that you lost weight! That’s great to hear! Are there any suggestions or tips you’d like to share?

I’m tagging @rod1105 @gr82balive @marlynkay @kitzkatz @ybrik @1943, who’ve written about cardio version; I hope they will join in and share their thoughts and insights.

@dothag, could you share a bit more about the heart rhythm drugs you’ve been prescribed?

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