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Old 07-01-2008, 04:50 PM   #1
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catheter ablation a horrific experience..........

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??

 
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Re: catheter ablation a horrific experience..........

Hi Nicolette,

I'm truly sorry for your ordeal and pain. Why were you refused sedation? I know I would have called it off right then.

I'm happy the procedure was successful but you should not have had to suffer pain.

Chantal

 
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Re: catheter ablation a horrific experience..........

they wouldnt sedate me since they didnt want any meds interfering with the ability to induce my svt........as it was they found it very easy!!

 
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Re: catheter ablation a horrific experience..........

Hi,

Im really sorry you had such an awful experience, but i want you to know you are not alone. I had an unsuccesful ablation 2 years ago and am still suffering with complications that it caused. Im not sure if this is any consolation to you, but i had sedation and still found the whole thing painful and stressful. To me the sedation in my case was pointless as i was aware of the whole experience and it didnt dull my pain.

I also suffered pain in the groin for a while after and was told that it takes a while for the nerves in that area to settle down, i still occaional get discomfort there but it is bearable.

i hope this helps and that you feel better soon. i
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Re: catheter ablation a horrific experience..........

thankyou,it is very reassuring to know i am not alone.i didnt know you could suffer nerve pain afterwards,anyways i have an appointment with the nurse later on,i dont think that after a whole week i should still be in so much discomfort.how do you know if you have a fistula?

 
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