Ablation Journal Entry 6

 Well, today is the day. I'm sitting in here waiting for my surgery. I'm not nearly as nervous as last time but there is still that anxiousness that comes with being in a hospital. Though I'm glad to be finally be getting this over with I'd rather be outside with a nice picnic and a good book.

Don't I look pretty? lol

Ablation Journal Entry 3

Today is the day. As of last night I feel at peace about the process but that is likely to change when I reach the hospital. As of midnight I wasn't allowed to eat anything or drink anything that wasn't clear. So this morning this is my breakfast.

Well not the sucker. That's for afterward. 

The tension is pretty thick and everyone is nervous. Today is a big day. I am more nervous for my family than I am for me.

Ablation Journal Entry 7

Hey everyone! Just letting you know I had my surgery about 2:30 yesterday. When I went into the operating room things were crazy. They put all sorts of electrodes and leads all over my body. Once they were done with that they laid me back and told me not to move. Soon after it felt like ice water was being pumped into my vein via the IV. Turns out that was the sedative they gave me. I was awake the whole time but I wasn't aware of much. I do remember them putting the catheter in through my groin area (and yes that was very awkward). What felt like seconds later I felt my heart start racing and though that was uncomfortable they couldn't make me produce a delta wave or put me into an arrhythmia. It turns out that they found a small pathway between the upper and lower chamber of my heart but it shouldn't be a big of a problem as they thought. Dr. Challapoli was awesome. He told my family that he couldn't do anything to make it mess up. It made me very happy.

I came out of surgery at about 4 to my family waiting for me in my room. It was great having them there and my parents even bought me flowers. it was so sweet. I'm blessed to have such a great family. Jhai and my mom had to feed me pudding and soup because I couldn't move my head (or any part of my body for that matter). In other words yesterday made me feel very loved and relieved about my condition.

Today I woke up still in a slight haze from the anesthesia but I am able to walk for short distances... like to the bathroom, then I have to rest for a few minutes. I am still really sore but Tylenol seems to be doing the trick keeping me out of pain.

Thanks for all your prayers and love. I'm sure my recovery will go by fast. I'll keep you updated.

Ablation Journal Entry 5

Well the countdown starts yet again. I am scheduled for my surgery on October 14th. That's on Monday. this time let's hope that things don't go wrong like last time. If they do I'm so done with this whole surgery thing. It's been a month since it's supposed to have been dealt with. I'm anxious and excited. Surprisingly I'm not as nervous as last time. I think this will be good for me once it's over.

Ablation Journal Entry 4

Well Monday was supposed to be the day I had my Electrophysiology testing and a possible ablation. I showed up at the hospital about 15 minutes before I was supposed to check in. They got me on the fast track and by 11 I was in my room and waiting for the surgery. After getting my IV and other things started I waited until what was supposed to be my surgery time. My dad asked what was going on and apparently it was pushed back a few hours. It was irritating but whatever. At  5 the doctor came into the room and said there was a mechanical malfunction and they would have to reschedule so they didn't put me in any more risk than needed.

I was upset of course but now that I've had time to cool down and I'm not starving I'm okay with the decision but it does make things a little difficult with scheduling for work. My boss seems to understand but you never know. So in about a month I will be getting a call to reschedule my appointment and I will keep everyone updated  and start posting other blogs to hopefully keep you entertained in the mean time.

Ablation Journal Entry 2

Well the worry of the ablation is starting to really get to me. I just had an anxiety attack that felt more like a heart attack. Thankfully Mom reminded me to listen to Enya.  I'm really grateful that I'd had the foresight to make an anxiety playlist of nothing but her.

This is a really scary thing for me to be doing especially journaling about it for others to read. I know I'll have an amazing electro physiologist doing the surgery in one of the top 50 cardiac hospitals in California. It's just nerve wrecking to have my first surgery on my heart. All the research shows that it'll be an easy thing to do but it still makes me anxious. 

Pray for me.