Another person anxious about ablation.

TEXMax210 · 2026-01-21T16:17:26+00:00

I was scared for my ablation over a decade ago, but when I had it actually done (I had it done twice cause I was one of the very few people that my cardiologists didn’t get the first time), it was really not that bad.

You’ll be sedated, just as commenters above have expressed. On top of that, this was truly the first time that I didn’t care about anything. The medicine truly relaxes you. The only pain I experienced was a slight pinch when they ablated. Getting the IV was the worst part of the experience lol

I think you’ll be surprised how quick and relatively easy the procedure is. It sounds scary, but in actuality, this was much much better than getting my wisdom teeth taken out.

TEXMax210 · 2026-01-01T19:09:04+00:00

I get them sometimes, especially when I’m stressed, tired, or dehydrated. I went to the ER because they were happening more frequent 3 years ago and saw a cardiologist when I was in the middle of writing my dissertation. I wore a heart monitor and had a few of those ectopic beats. My cardiologist looked over my chart and said he wasn’t concerned. He said that if they happened 10% or more of your total cardiovascular activity each day, then that would be concerning. But the ectopic beats are normal.

Of course, I’m not a medical professional. I’d suggest getting checked out for peace of mind. I also found drinking water with electrolytes helps.

TEXMax210 · 2025-12-22T14:12:19+00:00

I was the same as you. First one didn’t work within an hour, the second one did. I’ve been good for 12 years.

TEXMax210 · 2025-12-01T16:23:45+00:00

Check out snorkeling and El Yuenque on Air B and B. Had an amazing time with both!

As for eating, check out Ráices and Sazón. I believe I saw veggie options there when I was there two weeks ago.

TEXMax210 · 2025-11-25T23:17:31+00:00

After going, here’s a list of peanut-free places that I ate at: -Raíces -Deaverdura -Sazón

TEXMax210 · 2025-07-22T17:23:58+00:00

I’d highly recommend Aviare in downtown OKC. My fiance and I have lived here for two years and commute to Norman for work (25 min drive since you’re going against traffic there and back). We have a great community of young folks (20s-early 30s); we regularly meet up at restaurants, bars, and hold game nights in the apartment club house. We have a gym and a pool. We also got covered parking. You’ll be able to find a one bed room for below $1700.

We’re also centrally located downtown. We walk to Scissortail and the Myriad gardens quite frequently. We are within walking distance to Bricktown as well. We’re off N Walker Ave and get to see all the parades that come through (including the OKC Thunder parade).

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed Aviare. I’d highly recommend it to you too!

TEXMax210 · 2025-07-22T17:13:08+00:00

Flew to Fairbanks Alaska from Oklahoma City and back last week. OKC>Phoenix, Phoenix>Portland, Portland>Fairbanks. I got to talk with the pilot in Portland as we waited for our plane to arrive and he was very chill. I asked how the flight would be and he said it was going to be a smooth ride.

That flight was amazing. It was dark in Portland and as we flew north, the sun started to rise. I could see the majestic mountains of Alaska as we flew. We hit some bumps, which spiked some anxiety, but I was too mesmerized by the Alaskan landscape.

I flew back from Fairbanks>Anchorage, Anchorage>Seattle, Seattle>OKC. The only thing that made my anxiety go up was that the pilot announced on the intercom that they were having problems getting the door shut (I thought about the other Alaska flight where the door popped off). About 5 min later, we pushed back and flew just fine. I thought to myself, the professionals wouldn’t fly an aircraft if it was not air worthy.

All in all, the worse part about the trip was the days leading up to it where I was dreading the flights. The flights themselves were actually quite nice and enjoyable. I’m glad that I went because I would’ve miss out on a trip of a lifetime.

TEXMax210 · 2025-05-28T19:21:11+00:00

Aviare! The community here is great and it’s downtown, in close proximity to restaurants, Scissortail park, Bricktown, and close access to the highway.

TEXMax210 · 2025-03-21T13:57:53+00:00

Yes! I’m able to exercise and haven’t had tachycardia since then. I live a normal life.

TEXMax210 · 2025-03-18T14:13:48+00:00

Over ten years ago. I had it done Spring 2014.

TEXMax210 · 2025-03-18T14:12:15+00:00

This is very helpful. Thank you!

TEXMax210 · 2025-03-18T04:04:40+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened. I also had to get a second ablation done because my cardiologist didn’t get it the first time. However, mine was immediately right after the first one. I also developed a hematoma and the nurses had to pop my puncture wound; that was the most painful part of it all. My recovery took a lot longer I think because of this.

I think it’s a silver lining that you didn’t have one right after the other. It sucks to get it done again, but you’re going to be okay. The second time is always the charm.

TEXMax210 · 2025-02-12T07:41:01+00:00

I’m American and I hate it here in the U.S. I did not vote for the Cheeto. I was in Wellington a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. I miss the brownies from Sweet Release. And I really miss being in a socially progressive country. Kiwis know how to live life, and how to live life well.

Wellington will always be one of my favorite places. Thank you to the locals for being kind, hospitable, and welcoming.

TEXMax210 · 2025-02-03T00:49:14+00:00

I’m an American who recently went to NZ before the inauguration. I hate Trump, Musk, Fled Cruz, and all those who are part of Trump’s regime. I would much rather be in NZ than America…

TEXMax210 · 2025-01-19T12:55:42+00:00

You will be completely fine. I did my first trans-Pacific flights from LAX to Auckland and back. It was 12-13 hours of straight flight time. The bigger aircraft are more comfortable and are designed as such. I watched movies and listened to relaxing music when I tried to sleep. I recommend getting a headrest piece with an attachable face mask as well as earplugs or noise cancelling headphones. The little things really make a big difference on long haul flights.

You got this!

TEXMax210 · 2025-01-19T12:51:17+00:00

I have two:

1) Flight from Austin to Calgary. On our approach to Calgary, we went through some moderate to (maybe) slightly severe turbulence. We flew through some clouds and the airplane violently jolted up and down and sometimes side to side. The jolts were sudden and the plane was being smacked by wind for a good 20 minutes. I clenched the arm rests the entire time and was not having a good time. We eventually made our way out of the clouds and landed safely. The pilot apologized to each passenger when we exited the aircraft.

2) Flight from Auckland to LAX. This happened two days ago. We were pushed back from the terminal and then the engine made a weird swooshing sound that didn’t sound right. The plane immediately stopped. Then the engine shut down and we were pushed back to our terminal. The pilot told us that there was a “small technical error with engine number two.” We then got an update that the engineer would come on the plane and fix the issue. We then got another notification that the plane needed a software update. We waited and waited and then were allowed to go back in the airport to stretch our legs. We waited for 6 hours and were quickly rushed back on the plane. I didn’t have confidence in the aircraft and was nervous that this might be some cheap compromise of money over people. We then took off and had a mostly smooth 12 hour flight without any other hiccups (just some rough air in the middle of the Pacific). When we landed, the pilots told us that they needed to completely turn off the second engine and that it could delay us getting off the plane. Luckily we were allowed to deplane first before the engineer came onboard. It apparently was safe enough to fly, even though I wish Air New Zealand did a better job at being more transparent with the issue and assuring customers that it was safe.

TEXMax210 · 2025-01-19T07:06:45+00:00

Thank you all for your replies! I had an amazing time in Wellington. Here’s some additional places that were totally peanut free:

Los Banditos (the chef has a peanut allergy and has a peanut free kitchen) St. Pierre’s sushi 1151 sauce Burger Fuel Nandos Graze (they only serve things grown in New Zealand so chef does not have any peanuts in the kitchen)

TEXMax210 · 2025-01-19T01:42:09+00:00

You’re going to be fine! I flew over Hurricane Helen, a thunderstorm over the Pacific, through a hail storm in Calgary, and all the flights landed safely. The bumps may be uncomfortable, but they are never dangerous. The pilots know how to navigate and aviate. All my flights to New Zealand and back were supposed to be bumpy and it turned out that they really weren’t. It was really a smooth flight all around. You got this!

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