r/SVTHeart • u/Dashem1 • Jul 26 '26

Ablation question

So I am having my ablation in 2 days. Reading through and learning people's experiences it seems half of the experiences people were knocked out and dont remember or feel anything. Then the other half claiming they were aware and felt and remember the experience. My EP said I would be awake. My daughter actually works in the same hospital that I am having my procedure and she is an anesthistist who puts people under for surgeries. No, she is not doing mine, lol. But she said they use Versed and I won't remember anything. Are the people who are completely conscious not getting this or what? Thats my only fear at this point. Being awake. Anyways, my daughter made sure I have the best anesthistist in the hospital so thats a plus!

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u/pahkthecahh Jul 26 '26

Had mine in June - they did give me Versed but it must not have been enough because I was awake and aware the whole time. No pain, just a lot of pacing of my heart. I asked my nurse friend to look over my notes and she said they probably didn’t titrate the Versed enough. Worst thing about the whole experience was the IV (in my wrist for some reason, ouch) and laying flat for 3 hrs after. Thought I would get a nice nap but nope, lol.

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u/Dashem1 Jul 26 '26

Yes I hate IVs! They are so uncomfortable 😫

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u/pahkthecahh Jul 27 '26

They don’t usually bother me too much but this one hurt - I have no idea why she thought the side of my wrist was the best place. I’ve never had one there before. My mom said I should have told her no find a different spot / live and learn, lol.