Catheter Cardiac Ablation Yesterday

[Lew Newby]

Yesterday morning my daughter drove me down to Adventhealth Hospital in Orlando for an 11 AM procedure. It took about 3 hours. Everything went as planned and I was released at 7 PM. I feel tired and having aches and pain I was told to expect. I'm on restricted activity for a couple of days but no dietary restrictions. They did an esophageal endoscopy to check for blood clots (none) but I have a wicked sore throat. I won't talk much for the next few days but I'm home and my wife and daughter are doting over me. In a few days or weeks we'll know if the procedure was fully successful. Apparently, God has more for me to do.

 

[BFletcher]

We pray that you recover well and that the procedure will result in complete success, Lew. Take care.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Glad that went well Lew! My wife went in for a “Watchman” procedure (parts installation) last week, the anesthesia was the hard part for her recovery. She feels pretty good after the whole thing was over. Doctor said it all went well so, she’s pleased!
I’m guessing this was for AFIB? One of the “outlaws” had that done a few years ago and he says he feels great! I’m sure you will feel like a million bucks as soon as the throat feels better! Offering prayers for speedy recovery!

 

[JimK]

Hoping your recovery is full and swift!

 

[LMichaels]

Hoping and sending best that all goes well. My wife has to have something like that done due to GERD. They actually stick something down there that stretches the esophagus. Gives me the "willies"

 

[Bob Bailey]

Best wishes for a quick recovery Lew.

 

[BrianCal]

Best wishes Lew, and hoping you feel better soon

 

[Bruno]

Hope you feel better Lew! SmokeFire users need your expertise!!

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Hope you feel better Lew! SmokeFire users need your expertise!!

Everyone needs his life expertise!

 

[Colin]

G!ad you are home and in good hands, Lew. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

 

[Brett-EDH]

Had to look this up. Still don’t understand it but glad you’re doing better.

 

[Tim Campbell]

Hope all is well and that you're on the mend, Lew.

 

[Steve Cleveland]

Lew, my dad had that done and it really helped him stay out of afib.
I hope it does the same for you.

 

[Rick P]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

 

[Rich Dahl]

Lew, wishing you a speedy recovery. Just got outa the hospital myself after a five day stay. Sure can't get any rest in a hospital always best to be at home.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Rich! And you didn’t tell us!!!
Yes, now that you’re home you can rest! Alarms and people poking and probing is not a scenario that leads to any sort of ability to sleep!
I hope it wasn’t anything too serious.

 

[Grant Cunningham]

Adding my wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!

 

[Michael Chen]

Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!

 

[BobH-SCW]

Lew, wishing both you and Rich a speedy recovery!

 

[Karl Quist]

Speedy recovery! If they were able to ablate the right things, you should feel a lot better. Sometimes those arrhythmias are stubborn little things.