hello everyone.i had a successful ablation of 2 pathways last week.unfortunately i was refused any sedation and i found the whole 3 hour procedure painful and traumatic.ironically the actual ablation was the least painful.it took a whole hour before the catheters were in place,one site in my groin,the other under collarbone,i found the insertion at the groin site painful,i was numbed but there was still discomfort particulary when they changed catheters and i had to go through it all again.i felt pain everywhere throughout........in my heart and my right rib in particular,once the procedure was finally over the removal of my groin catheter was agony and i was given no explanation as to why.........i am still suffering alot of pain from this site,there is no sign of infection and the bruising is lessening.i am feeling frustrated,i was led to believe this was a non invasive procedure and i would be pretty much back to normal within a week.that has not been the case at all!!i am feeling exhausted,although i have noticed my palps have all but gone.has anyone else found the whole thing an ordeal??