Ablation and pacemaker

I am scheduled for an ablation and pacemaker, im scared and all this came on within the the last 8 months. I am 32 and not yet sure what type of abltion im having, i am diagnosed with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, afib and take a pill for it every day which is no longer working, high blood presser or is the hypertention, and birth control because I have massive issues in that place, I have already lost an ovary and almost the other i have that as well and in the last year went from being perfectly heathly to not even knowing what feeling good feels like. I have also been diagnised with high colesteral, hypothyroidism, left bundle bransh block, ptsd, and of course depression and a few more illnesses that suddenly happened, I just really need to know what I am looking forward to and advice.

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You are not alone, not really.

by LuCas - 2013-07-18 11:07:56

I am a really new to this site, I have received a pacemaker recently (only 28 days ago) and I can tell you that I'm doing better than without it.
You are really my first comment. I am not American and I live in Brazil. but, as human beings, our hearts are the same. I have a problem called Restrictive Myocardiopathy, a disease of the middle muscle of the heart (myocardium) which is hardening as the years pass. I've received a pacemaker because my heart rate dropped drastically to 38bpm (beats per minute).
Many diseases are treatable, some are easier to treat, others are a little more complicated (like mine), but I think that this marvelous member ANGRYSPARROW have already given you precious advice.
We are all here because, in a way or the other, we need each other and I want you to know that you are not alone.
I'm 42yr old, I love my life and suddenly my life is changing very fast, because I was thinking of changing jobs, but my physical condition is absolutely imcompatible to this job. I want, but my body does not follow my mind. Now, I was convinced that God is guiding us to a more mind intensive life. It is now time to think about our lives, our values, our feelings and learn that the most important thing in life is love. all the rest is not important. That is what I've learned with my heart disease. I love life, so I am not the person who would give up easily.

My first advice is: change your diet. If you cannot exercise, you'll need to start controlling your high blood pressure through diet. I"m sure that you'll feel much better when you sellect very well what you're eating. I, for example, eliminated salt completely. I don't need it much. I've abandoned softdrinks (the coca-cola company hates me for that), hamburgers and all those junk food. They are definitely our heart's number one enemies.

My second advice is: talk frankly to your doctor and discuss with him or her what you can and can't do. If you can excercise, much better, because you'll make the whole body strong. If you have a heart problem, then you'll have one problem only to take care of. I, for example, cannot run or jog, but I can walk. It has been difficult for me to walk fast with my flutter, but I have to fight it, otherwise other parts of my body will suffer. I need to strengthen my muscles and oxygenate my body.

My last, but not least is trust God.For some reason, we're all still here. We have a mission to fullfill on this planet and that is why we need to be strong. There are many people who are in a much more difficult situation than us. So, raise your head , put a smile on your face and be strong.
Never forget: you're not alone. We are here to support each other.
Let us know about your talk to your doctor and procedures.
God is with us, never forget that.
I wish you all the best and good luck.

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