Morning light has broken - first step to my ablation procedure
On our way to the hospital for a Transesophageal Echocardiogram I took a SOOC picture of the first morning colors. tomorrow we have to leave once more for the hospital. this time an hour earlier around quarter past 5 am. I finally get the ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation done. so I'll be away from 365 for a day or two as they keep me overnight for observation..wish me luck. until then I wish all of you a wonderful and exiting weekend.
I'm sorry I'm late coming to this and sending my best wishes after the fact. I peeked so I know things have gone well. Hope you continue to gain strength.
@bruni@if1 in Dutch speaking countries : Suske en Wiske
English ,, ,, : Spike and Suzy
Franche + English ,, : Bob and Bobete
U.S.a. ,, ,, : Willy and Wanda.
This comic`s are first publish in 1945 in Belgium. It sill be publish and they are translated in many language`s even in Chinese and Indonesia
@pyrrhula Than k youPyrrhula. I've heard of Willy and Wanda .must be a great comic to be translated in so may languages. my nephew draws comic strips professionally..
@allie912Allison you took the time to check up on me. how nice of you.. yes all is well and he future will really tell when I get of all medications in 3 months time. thank you for your kind words.
@karenann Thank you Karen..I`m getting slowly my strenght back. yesterday was such a beautiful sunny day that I had to go outside and take a few slow steps down the road and back..I`ll still lie down though during the day and rest.
So happy that you're on the way to recovery, Bruni. Yes ... do rest up well. I made the mistake of going out to the mall and shopping with my daughter the second day after surgery and really wore myself out. Not so good! :)
Catheter Ablation
"Catherer ablation is a procedure used to remove the short circuits responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF).during the procedure, small wires are threaded into the heart through your leg and neck veins. these wires map the heart's electrical activity and help locate the problem areas. these problem areas are then burned away (cauterized) - a process also known as "ablation". ablation is usually aimed at people who have a lot of symptomss from their AF."
For more information you can google for instance "How is Catheter Ablation Performed. there are two different types of catheter ablations that can be done for AF. 1) AV node Ablation with Pacemaker..and 2nd.
Pulmonary Vein Ablation..that's the one I had.
"This procedure is becoming increasingly used today to treat AF. it is a newer type of ablation and can potentially cure AF. in this procedure, the short circuits responsible for triggering and maintaining the AF are targeted and ablated. most of the ablation is performed around the pulmonary veins, where most of the short circuits are located. other areas with abnormal electrical signals may also be targeted with ablation. this procedure typically takes 4 - 5 hours to perform.
during the ablation procedure, you are lying flat on an X-ray table while being sedated with intravenous medication to keep you comfortable.
during the actual ablation, you may experience a chest burning sensation (sort of like heart burn) which is normal. most people tolerate this well. if the discomfort gets worse, be sure to let the team know and you will be given extra sedation to keep you comfortable."
well this is it in a nutshell.
January 2nd, 2013
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I posted my first picture after the operation. all went well.
English ,, ,, : Spike and Suzy
Franche + English ,, : Bob and Bobete
U.S.a. ,, ,, : Willy and Wanda.
This comic`s are first publish in 1945 in Belgium. It sill be publish and they are translated in many language`s even in Chinese and Indonesia
"Catherer ablation is a procedure used to remove the short circuits responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF).during the procedure, small wires are threaded into the heart through your leg and neck veins. these wires map the heart's electrical activity and help locate the problem areas. these problem areas are then burned away (cauterized) - a process also known as "ablation". ablation is usually aimed at people who have a lot of symptomss from their AF."
For more information you can google for instance "How is Catheter Ablation Performed. there are two different types of catheter ablations that can be done for AF. 1) AV node Ablation with Pacemaker..and 2nd.
Pulmonary Vein Ablation..that's the one I had.
"This procedure is becoming increasingly used today to treat AF. it is a newer type of ablation and can potentially cure AF. in this procedure, the short circuits responsible for triggering and maintaining the AF are targeted and ablated. most of the ablation is performed around the pulmonary veins, where most of the short circuits are located. other areas with abnormal electrical signals may also be targeted with ablation. this procedure typically takes 4 - 5 hours to perform.
during the ablation procedure, you are lying flat on an X-ray table while being sedated with intravenous medication to keep you comfortable.
during the actual ablation, you may experience a chest burning sensation (sort of like heart burn) which is normal. most people tolerate this well. if the discomfort gets worse, be sure to let the team know and you will be given extra sedation to keep you comfortable."
well this is it in a nutshell.