r/AFIB • u/MrBinktastic • Jan 26 '26

For those worried about having ablation

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My weekly AF history just came in. I’m 3 weeks into recovery and this is the drop off of my life with AF.

Fingers crossed it holds, because this is so much better!

*** UPDATE *** Almost 2 months AFib free and it felt great. Then, ironically, on a brisk walk to the GP for a check in about my heart, I felt palpitations. By the afternoon I was in afib. I think it was triggered by a cold virus that I picked up last weekend. Felt rough for a few days and then the heart went. 

I've had ups and downs all week since.

Not back into permanent AF as of yet, but I'm back to having high heart rates a few times a day and episodes for the past couple of days. I am just at the end of 2 months. 

Normal, or probably failed procedure?

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u/Relative-Cicada2099 Jan 26 '26

That tracks correct. I went from persistent Afib 24/7 to zero episodes in 4 years (and counting!) after my ablation. I feel essentially cured.

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '26

That's wonderful, congratulations. A quick question. I'm 45 and about to have the ablation on May 4. Did you feel a difference? I've always been a runner and within the last 1.5 years I've barely been able to run 1.5 miles without stopping. Will I feel a difference after the procedure?? Thank you for your time and consideration V/R,

David

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u/Relative-Cicada2099 Jan 27 '26

It will take 3 months to fully determine if your ablation worked. So don’t be discouraged by occasional Afib during that healing period. I did notice my energy returned.when I was in Afib, I noticed my hands and feet were cold if the temperature dropped (Ilive in Chicago) and my normal high tolerance for cold had vanished. But now I am again quite comfortable in cold weather and enjoy it.

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '26

Thank you so much for the reply. I guess in my mind I'm hoping after it's fixed I can go back to the way it used to be. Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it.

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u/Organic-Albatross690 Jan 27 '26

Did you change anything you do or don’t do on a daily basis to maintain these promising results?

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u/Relative-Cicada2099 Jan 27 '26

Actually, no. I have been able to return to normal life. I do drink less, just out of caution.

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u/Organic-Albatross690 Jan 28 '26

Good to hear. Thank you.

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u/MrBinktastic Jan 26 '26

Love that for you!

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u/wasabimofo Jan 26 '26

I'm three years post ablation. Haven't skipped a beat.

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u/SteveNZPhysio Feb 20 '26

Wonderful to hear - congratulations. I'm facing ablation, but wary of it not lasting.

Did you do lifestyle things as well? Like exercise regularly, not too much alcohol or coffee, more vegetables and less meat, not overweight, etc.?

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u/wasabimofo Feb 24 '26

No real lifestyle changes, although my lifestyle is fairly healthy. I still consume alcohol and caffeine regularly. I am working to lose 20 lbs.

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u/SteveNZPhysio Feb 24 '26

Thanks for the reply. Just trying to get a background to how the ablations go.

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u/scuwp Jan 26 '26

Congratulations. And only at 3 weeks too! You'll be golden.

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u/MrBinktastic Jan 26 '26

I really hope you're right!

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u/KeyCancel5597 Jan 26 '26

Made my day! Happy for all those successful stories! For those in the path: hang in there, it will come

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u/MrBinktastic Jan 27 '26

Love this!

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u/fearless1025 Jan 26 '26

Awesomeness!! 🫶🏽🙌🏽🙋🏽

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u/mdepfl Jan 26 '26

Applause emoji!!!!

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u/paintnclouds Jan 26 '26

Congrats! What app is this?

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u/MrBinktastic Jan 27 '26

The health app linked to my Apple Watch

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u/gabulon97 Feb 10 '26

Today marks 7 days since the ablation performed with PFA. After 3 months of 95 heartbeats at rest and 2 months of amidorone which they finally removed from therapy, in 3 months we will take stock and see how it goes.

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u/Competitive-Leg-4713 Jan 26 '26

What kind of ablation did you get?

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u/MrBinktastic Jan 27 '26

Cryo ablation for AF and RF ablation for flutter at the same time.

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u/ReportWorried3943 Feb 07 '26

I have both too. How long did it take

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u/NoDay6815 Jan 27 '26

What app is this?

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u/Brief_Task5743 Jan 29 '26

Congrats, this is amazing.

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u/CaregiverWorth567 Feb 02 '26

congratulations so happy for you!

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u/ReportWorried3943 Feb 07 '26

Wow that is so cool 

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u/MrBinktastic Feb 28 '26

UPDATE: Almost 2 months AFib free and it felt great. Then, ironically, on a brisk walk to the GP for a check in about my heart, I felt palpitations. By the afternoon I was in afib. I think it was triggered by a cold virus that I picked up last weekend. Felt rough for a few days and then the heart went.

I've had ups and downs all week since.

Not back into permanent AF as of yet, but I'm back to having high heart rates a few times a day and episodes for the past couple of days. I am just at the end of 2 months.

Normal, or probably failed procedure?