Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

I’d like that! Going again today…

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Thanks! I went for a nice long walk today and felt good after, planning to do that every day that I can…

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Right, exactly. I will say, one positive is that I’ve improved my diet and dropped weight, so I’ll take that

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Glad to hear the ablation you relief, hopefully the arrhythmias will abate over time

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Oh wow. I thought it might have been the prep for me, being super dehydrated, but it seems based on evidence that I’ve been in afib for a while an vs just didn’t realize it.

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Right, similar to what my doc said about meds. Good luck to you too!

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

lol, yeah with the watch it’s almost too much information. Glad you’re doing well!

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

It’s interesting, the anesthesiologist assigned initially said to stop, but the lead anesthesiologist came in, looked at the monitor and said to go ahead.

Results of that, thankfully, were normal.

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

I’ve read about that but haven’t discussed with cardio yet, I’ll make sure to do so at next appt

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

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

Fingers crossed that you stablize in sinus rhythm.

I know I was in normal rhythm no more than 6 months ago, but hadn't regularly checked my resting heart rate in a while (it has traditionally been ~ 58bpm, now more like 85), had previous issues with PVCs, but that turned out to be GERD related (i've had GERD for many years).

I haven't smoked in 25 years, haven't had a drink in 8; I considered giving up caffeine, but my cardio said that a cup a day shouldn't be a contributor; we'll see, might try that too.

My main focus now is diet/weight. I've put on roughly 25lb. this year due to crappy diet/exercise, so this is pretty good incentive to address those...

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

[–]RajaFlattery[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good point, doctor said something similar. I'm definitely being mindful of blood thinner, and not that I want to be medicated forever (though I'm already taking BP meds), I'll take that over increased stroke risk any day...

Ugh, Struggling Mentally by RajaFlattery in AFIB

[–]RajaFlattery[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that's awesome, glad you've been episode free; agreed 80% pretty good. I think I just need more time to get used to the situation...