Years ago, I was diagnosed with A-fib and was put on a medication to keep me in rhythm. Lately, the same physician advised that I need to get off of it.

She recommended a heart ablation. My youngest brother had this done several times so I figured it was a simple procedure and let's go with it.

Last Tuesday i had the first of 2 procedures performed. The TEE procedure involves sending a scope through the mouth so it can map out the heart so they know what area to concentrate on when doing the ablation. A simple 15 minute procedure.

The following day was the ablation, a 2 hour procedure to "zap" the area. They had to shave my chest and the entire groin area so they could do an incision.

When I came to, I was lying flat on a gurney for about an hour and a half, unable to move. Then they remove the stitches in the groin, and later they allow you to sit up and walk to the bathroom.

I never experienced any pain or discomfort, except for the fact that I needed to pee but couldn't get it out while lying flat.

I assume all went well, but I won't know for sure until I see the physician in a week or so.

The following day wasn't fun. I had to pull off bandages that covered both sides of my groin area. Doing that in the shower was very helpful.

In short, the procedure involved some discomfort, but I am happy that I had it done, and happy it is over.

Mike Dippel
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