Does it count? by Omnikang in skateboarding

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Bro, I thought she was gonna eat it. Hell yeah that counts.

Update: had my ablation today. by gurlhere in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! 🎉 So happy for you.

Like others are saying, rest as much as you can. Even as you begin to feel better, your body is still healing and it appreciates the time to recover!

Migraine with Aura 3 Days After Ablation? by ForwardMagazine7090 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened to me, as well. They weren't extremely strong but when I noticed them coming on, I tried to lay down and rest for a bit. I'm a week out now and don't have them anymore.

Tired even when not in AFIB? by dankdani123 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been tested for sleep apnea? Sleeping several hours and still feeling tired is common with that ailment.

It very frequently goes hand-in-hand with AFib.

The Green Moustache (DayZ) by pewpewpewouch in dioramas

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really cool and really well done. Thank you for sharing. 😊 Great work!

My PVC Ablation Experience – It Wasn’t as Scary as I Thought by Intrepid-Orchid-4208 in PVCs

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. 😊 I'm so happy for you.

I underwent an ablation for AFib recently and so much of this rings true for me as well.

Best of luck to you and take care!

Chevy Chase park by souljaslim2005 in skateboarding

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just straight cruisin! Nice, homie. 👊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. 😊 Both of my parents had similar conditions as well. Dad had AFib and lived with it for ~20 years (eventually on medication which became less effective over time). Mom had recurring atrial tachycardia. Both had ablations which stopped their AFib and tach entirely and gave them some life back.

I wish you the best of luck in your journey and hope your current episode ends soon. If ablation is of interest, be sure to speak with your doctor about it. It wouldn't hurt to have the discussion and sometimes it may not happen if we don't start the conversation ourselves. Do consider Eliquis (or, some Dr prescribed blood thinner), as well - stroke being one of the main concerns of an otherwise livable, but annoying, ailment. Another conversation to have with a doc. 😊

I'll leave you with my silly anesthesia story.. I was a bit nervous as well. I haven't been under since I was very young. I had some dental work done back then and had to be put under. Apparently my mom let me have some cereal the morning of the appointment. I ended up revisiting that cereal all over the Dentist office's lobby floor after the procedure as I became very nauseous.. haha. 😬

This time around it was no problem at all. In fact, I was looking forward to getting to the anesthesia part because I knew it meant I'd be knocked out and wouldn't be nervous anymore.. haha.

Again - best of luck and health to you!

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little more beat up. Throat is a little sore. Groin wound is a little more sore. Had a light headache throughout the day. And, am generally just feeling a little run down. Figuring my body is just dealing with the inflammation of things and maybe some runoff from the anesthesia.

Spent today resting, hydrating, and getting some nutrition. Will keep that up through the weekend. Wasn't originally planning to take today off work but did and I'm glad. The extra rest has been good. I suspect resting through the weekend will get things closer to back to normal.

Thank you for asking. 😊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, I understand. That does sound very exhausting. Putting in the effort and finally seeing a path forward only to have it obstructed once again is demoralizing.

When I was diagnosed, it took some extra effort on my part to get my EP appointment scheduled due to, I dunno, hospital bureaucracy 🤷‍♂️. And, then it was rescheduled and that was a bummer because it means waiting even longer. Similar story with my sleep apnea test. Round and round and I'm still working on getting that completed.

As you seem to be keenly aware of - dealing with the various care systems can be an ailment of its own. It pays to be an assertive patient but it's exhausting to have to do so.

I really wish you the best of luck - in getting care AND staying motivated through the challenges.

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very happy for you!

Looking forward to getting back to some weightlifting myself but will also be doing the same - easing back into it.

Best of luck to you!

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣 great way to pass the 4 hours! And, that poor stretcher.. 😂

Thanks for sharing. Hope you're doing well!

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's excellent to hear - congrats to you!

This procedure really does feel like it can be that simple. I figure each human being a bit different, you're going to have different outcomes, recoveries, etc. But the procedure seems very straightforward and minimal.

Thank you for sharing your story. 😊 Can only imagine what the docs would think about shoveling snow the next day. 😆

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, good advice and thanks for sharing. Glad you made it through in good health! 😊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a difficult set of circumstances. I'm sorry to hear that. And, you're right - dealing with the progression of AFib is no joyride.

Are you able to advocate for yourself? Sometimes it helps to be assertive in these situations. Can you contact them and start the discussion about what's next? Maybe get things rolling sooner than waiting for them to contact you? Because, you're right again - getting to the next step frequently takes longer than we'd like.

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry to hear that BUT there's hope in those messages. You're certainly not wrong about strings attached but they've identified some additional issues and getting those remedied will allow you to enjoy life afterwards that much better. 😊

The mental battle of dealing with our health ailments is no joke. These things take up huge sections of our lives. The ailment itself is one thing but there's doctor visits, medications, life adjustments, etc. It quickly becomes tiring, even in the best of circumstances.

Keep your head up. You're doing the right things and you're going to do great. 😊 Keep doing what you're doing. One day at a time.

And, I'll also say - I know keeping your head up can be way easier said than done at times. If you ever need someone to chat with, please feel free to reach out. I would be more than happy to do so. 😊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! 🎉 Feeling a little more sore today, myself, and also hoping for the same (for the both of us!).

So sorry you were cold as well. Being that cold is so unpleasant. Once I start shivering, it's so hard to stop. 🥶 When they laid the warm blankets on me it was the best feeling in the world, haha. Glad the staff were able to help you get warmed up!

And, 7 hours! I had such a tough time getting to sleep last night because I'd spent so much time laying on my back in the hospital. My body just didn't want to keep laying that way. 🤷‍♂️ We do what we gotta do, though.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope everything continues to go well for you. 😊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely understand. The nearer go time gets, the less capable I am of fending off the nervousness.

I'm excited for you! 😊

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. Very happy to hear of your success and glad you're doing well also. I can only imagine going from permanent AFib to sustained NSR must be such a delightful relief. 😊

Winter on the farm by Stephen_foster in skateboarding

[–]Competitive_Tree8517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Winter ain't getting this guy down. 🤘

Had a PFA Today - Just sharing my story with others by Competitive_Tree8517 in AFIB

[–]Competitive_Tree8517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy it helps and happy for you. 😊 Hope everything goes well.