I can't comment on ablation but I completely agree with almer. I have had a pacemaker since 2022 (Sept). In the year I have had it, I too have returned to the gym 3X a week for lifting, balance and agility. If you have bradycardia like me, it gives you your life back. At first, I was really worried about it, afraid to do anything, touch anything, or go anywhere as I was worried about all the things that could go wrong. It is natural to be afraid and cautious. It takes time and returning slowly to regain your confidence. As well as the gym, there is yoga and pilates. I am 76 years old. I too am an overthinker. The procedure was relatively short. I was sedated and not anaesticized and actually found it interesting. I have a Medtronic. They have an excellent website for patients, and a help line to call for any question (there are no dumb questions). Keep us posted on your progress.

I’ve had my ICD for 2 years now. When it was implanted I stayed for a total of 7 days. This was due to the tachycardia that I was fighting at the time, not because of the procedure itself. Each case varies, but I would imagine that a pacemaker procedure with no complications has a fairly quick turnaround time.
As far as the electrolytes go for myself, I have been told by every doctor that I’ve seen that keeping my electrolytes balanced is a big part of my heart health. Potassium and magnesium are the most important, but I need to replenish most anything lost while working.
I think this is the general rule for most heart health care, but can certainly differ among folks.
The biggest thing that I had to overcome was the fact that there is now something foreign in my chest. It takes a bit, but eventually you’ll forget it is there and continue on with your life as you were before.
I have no regrets about having mine, and have honestly found very few limitations because of it.
Overthinking is just part of being concerned, it’s natural. It’ll be done before you know it, and you’ll be back in action.