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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 17, 2023 | Replies (68)

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@mbeck5

Thank you for responding and giving me a real world perspective. Makes sense and will do as you advise. I usually bike daily in the am and do VR boxing sometime in the day and will keep an eye on my max HR. Tomorrow I hope to get some information from the the Dr about those hard knots above the incision points and send them a pic to see if the extent and condition of bruising is of concern. Luckily I feel good, just not much energy. Once again, I appreciate your taking the time.

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I had my first (and hopefully last) ablation on March 2. I too reported what appeared to be excessive bruising and lumps at the entry sites in the groin, but they quickly healed. and now, mid July, I am starting to really feel a bit better. It's all about managing expectations. Mine were way off as I thought this was like an outpatient procedure I could just walk away from as if I were 25 again. The impact of the general anesthesia and the "blanking period" actually take much longer, but be patient and resume your healthy lifestyle as soon as your care team recommends.