My Heart Surgery for SVT
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2021
- Today, I detail the surgery to correct a heart problem that occurred on a backwoods canoeing and camping trip almost three years ago.
Thank you to all who expressed concern and sent well wishes for my health! It means so much!
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Have you ever considered doing a positive podcast for people with SVT? Your voice and descriptive words to describe everything you endured is so relatable and calming! Thanks for the video!
Went to the emergency room after a three hour long tachycardia episode one week ago. Was diagnosed with WPW and had successful ablation surgery three days ago. Have never felt this good! This technology is a real miracle. Thanks for sharing.
I had this procedure done in 2007 when I was 53, because I had 3 episodes that would not stop on their own so I ended up being taken by ambulance to the ER every time to have my heart stopped with medicine so my heart beats would normalize. The last bad episode a cardiologist at the hospital asked if I was interested in the heart ablation procedure. It was a very new procedure back then but I was ready to have something done. So I had it done, but they couldn’t get the bad spot in my heart to fire while under anesthesia so they brought me out of it. Finally it worked. It was a long procedure. But it’s been 14 years and I have had what feels like my heart wants to start racing but so far it never really gets started. I sure hope it doesn’t ever do that again, ever! Glad you got this done. So scary when your heart goes crazy.
Same happened to me.
Which hospital ?
@@shubhadeepdutta3614 Clear Lake Regional in Houston, TX
I am sooo scary to have it done 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏help me please
@@ronalddavis6457 Don’t be scared. It’s not that bad. I think the worst thing was lying on a stainless steel table with no clothes on and freezing to death while they did the procedure. The best part is when it’s over and you don’t get a racing heart anymore!
Thank you for telling us about your story. It helps those of those that are anxious about getting this. I’ve had SVT since late teens and it’s so debilitating. I’ve had it in an exercise class or in a shopping mall, on trains and at work and in bed and anything can trigger them. They only ever mentioned ablation this time I was in ED Resus. Had them for 5 hours at 180bpm. So scary. They’ve offered me verapamil but I’m anxious about taking meds too. I think I will go for the ablation. My life would be so different without wandering if I’m going to have an attack or not. I appreciate videos like this. Thank you. I’m glad you’re well x
Thank you. I started your video a few weeks ago. I had my procedure on Jan. 17, 2024. It’s been 24 hours now and I feel pretty good. Just relaxing around the house. Wife taking great care of me. I do feel extra beats and flutters but nothing lasting more than a few seconds. I was not sent home with blood thinners. I’m assuming that is because they did not stitch the puncture area. Your video was amazing!! I pray that your journey continues the path that it’s on.
Very glad to hear you are on the mend. Wishing you good health and many happy years in your cabin! Thank goodness for good health care!!
Thanks for the detailed video. I have had SVT for 20 years and have delayed the surgery for several years out of fear. However, I am finally scheduled to have the procedure in one month. I appreciated all the information.
I'm also a Canadian and glad we have coverage.
How are you right now? Did the procedure help?
Did the procedure work? Also how was it?
Could you update us on how you're doin6?
I wish you a complete and speedy recovery!
So glad all went well. You must be so relieved that you can now live life to its fullest and do what you love to do with no worries. You are definitely one of my fav YTers . Thank you for taking the time to educate us and help us through the last few years, really appreciate all you do. I think you are amazing! Love your excellent Canadian
content. Cheers my friend :)
So happy that everything went well for you especially after such a long wait! You look great, I’m very happy that you’re at the cabin and enjoying some peaceful time. Great decision for your quality of life, and a great video to help others! Thank you so much! 💕
I am thankful you are recovering nicely and on the road to recovery!
Great to know you are recovering. We enjoy your outdoor life so much. Thank you for the video. Hope you are just fantastic after all of this.
Hi Jen, so glad your doing well. This is some scary stuff. I look forward to many more of your videos and the joy and knowledge you share.
So glad all is working out. Godspeed going forward. Great play by play btw 😊 … Really interesting & amazing what they can do. Rest well.
Wow Jenn...what a powerful video. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was an eye opener. I know I commented on other social media but only tonight did I have the time to watch this. I have shared this with a few friends (they have all have heard from me about TheWildYam lol) and the passion I have for learning from your experience and expertise. Backwoods/canoeing stuff...I have a ton...but I still learn from you. But the mix of what you bring every week...like this week...a little late getting through the things that I am passionate about watching, but life is always challenging/exciting/scary at times but so worth enjoying everyday. Take it easy...but thanks for sharing your experiences...I know I feel enriched. Thanks.
Jen, glad to hear you were able to get this taken care of and feeling ok. Looking forward to more videos from you.
So happy to see you have this issue taken care of now. Enjoyed you taking us on the journey of your surgery. Stay well, stay safe.
Hi Jen thank you for giving us the update and we are so glad it went well and you're doing well❤
Glad all went well and you are recovering- thanks for the science lesson and reassuring us about a medical procedure. May Royce keep your heart happy!💕💕🐾🐾🥾🥾
Oh my. I do remember when you had that first episode. I’m so glad you had it fixed so you can continue to do what you love. ❤️
That's great information Jen. We're so damn fortunate to live in Canada and have our healthcare.
I’m so glad it all went well. Believing for a continued perfect recovery.❤️
You look really good , I hope you continue with your good health , I'll always be thinking of you and hoping for the best ! Love you !
So glad your surgery went well and you are doing well. I look forward to watching more of your outdoor adventures.
Wow! So glad you are on the mend.... you explained everything in such a clear and articulate way- thank you! Take care- great video
I am *SO* glad you're better!! What an ordeal that was - would have scared the *crxx* out of me!!!
Thinking of you often.
Love the canoe picture story! Also love your upbeat attitude! Electrician, indeed! You have been missed, Jen. Sounds like you are on your way back to superb health. Take care! 👍😎🇨🇦🌲💜🐾
Glad to hear you are doing well, stay on the mend!
Oh I’m so glad you got that done. What an ordeal! Hopefully back to full health now!!
So happy to hear your problem got solved and that the surgery got well. I believe you helped along with your always positive attitude and solution oriented mind. Thank you for sharing Jen, i am on medication for similar things and so far the meds work just fine for me and i do not have any symptoms as of yet. I hope it stays that way.
So happy the surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery. Amazing how we we find out years later that we had a defect at birth. Stay strong,you have a heart of gold .
I'm happy to hear that you're doing well! God Bless
Really happy to see you feeling good after the surgery. Look after yourself while you complete your recovery
Jen, I'm so glad you got it done and that you're doing better now. You say it was a positive deal, but it's still a lot to go through. I'm thankful that I don't need any heart surgery yet at 45. Well, I hope you have a speedy recovery and that you're able to enjoy nature like you want.
You were spot on and mirrored my first ablation experience. I had the procedure for a different diagnosis, Atrial Flutter. The procedure worked for that particular heart issue, but during the Holter Monitor period, I experienced rapid heart beats of a different nature. That was diagnosed as SVT and I will be going through the same procedure that you had in another ablation August 31, 2022. Wheeeee! You articulated your experience so well and I encourage people who want to know more about ablation to watch your video. Obviously, you technical expertise with video/editing is highlighted in your presentation. I am happy for your outcome and and it was a pleasure to have watched your video. Thank you, I feel that you also were encouraging people to get help, if needed. Bless you and family, you are a shining star. Be well!
I always think about your situation back in 18 and am glad you had a successful ablation. God bless you young lady.Ypu chose the right path, imo as a health care provider.
So glad you’re ok! Thank you for sharing! Just go out of the ER for the second time in less than a week. I’ve never wanted a surgery more in my life. No thanks to more meds. Which I’m grateful for, but you know…
69 y-o here and just dx’d last week. Thank you much for sharing your story. It was most valuable to listen to. Be well.
Wow quite the story . My own chest was feeling heavy just listening to it . But we're all glad you feel better and can resume your outdoors activities like canoeing. You will continue to get the good karma of many an outdoorsperson here .
Another excellent example of why a National Health Plan has so much value. Great explanation too - as always, uou break complex subjects into understandable bits & pieces. You were wise to do your homework first & made an informed decision aboutvthe procedure. And of course you continue to make wise choices about returning slowly and cautiously to your bormally active lifestyle. Best wishes for healing.
Thank you so much for this. I’m a 15 year old and I have had SVT for around 2 years. It is very frustrating and painful when I do simple things like walking up the stairs or picking something up that my heart starts beating insanely fast, usually around 180 bpm.
Recently, I went to a cardiologist and they saw nothing, so he recommended me to go to an electrologist in which he said I had SVT. He gave me a choice on whether I take medicine or get the surgery, in which I took the option for surgery on a whim because he said there’s a high chance the SVT would be gone afterwards. However, I am a very pessimistic person. I have been so worried about that 1% risk of death. So worried that I’ve been fixating on that and only that for the past 2 days. I cry because I’m stressed out and don’t know if I should back out. I was even thinking about making notes to all my friends telling them how much I love them LOL. Despite all this, I have made up my mind. The surgery is tomorrow when I’m commenting this and I will do it. I’m just so sick of the constant annoying pain in my heart. I want to live normally with no heart problems. So I’m doing it. I will update you guys if I remember. Otherwise, I’m dead or just forgot lol
How did it go? I’ve had SVT for 10 years and been on meds because I was scared of the procedure, but doing it next month
How are you doing now??
How are you doing now and how did the procedure go?
Did they die?
Girl please reply
Thanks for sharing you journey of SVT surgery. I had one and watched your video which helped me before and after the surgery.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to have one done and I was so scared before watching your video. Your video was reassuring and made me say, “I can do this”!
I remember your first video about those issues. I'm so glad you were able to get diagnosed and finally treated. This is a great video, bringing light to a heath issue a lot of us didn't know exists. Thanks for sharing your story with us, I wish you the quickest recovery!
Tks for sharing in detail very helpful
Great news! Sending big love your way, and praying to the Creator for continued and complete healing.
We tend to take modern medicine for granted these days. As you have found out its all pretty amazing and technical. So glad your feeling well now and grateful that your heart issues have been addressed. May God continue to bless you with good health!
Thank you 🙏 for the info especially on Post recovery symptoms . Just watched . Had my SVT Ablation on Monday and feeling good in Lake Worth Beach Fl .
Glad I found your video. So much great information. I'm thinking of getting this procedure done. Had this my whole life but was able to control it with deep breathing. But this weekend was the first time I couldn't control it and went to the ER. Time to fix this problem for good. Looking forward to watching a bunch of your videos. I'm a Canadian living in Saudi Arabia. Watching your channel makes me homesick. 🥺 In a good way 😊
First of all, great video! You have relieved some of the anxiety I have about my up coming surgery for SVT, same thing you had. I have watched several videos, even those done by doctors and yours is the best explanation i have seen so far.
Thanks again
So glad you are recovering well. I also had the heart Ablation surgery last Oct 12, 2020. For AFib heart issues of racing heart also. So, I know your journey with that. Heal well. 💞
Glad everything went well
All best in your recovery from my wife an myself
On to bigger adventures 👍
Thank you for your video. I’m facing having this procedure in the near future due to VT episodes over the last 6 weeks. I had an ICD implant about 3 weeks ago and am on numerous heart medications at the moment. Up until all this occurred I was physically fit and a keen bushwalker and kayaker. I’m really hoping to regain the ability to do those activities again. Your description of the ablation procedure has helped me greatly in understanding what is involved and also in reducing my anxiety about it. Thank you again!
Stay safe friend, we need at least another 40-60 years of Wild Yam video to learn from. Glad you're living in a place that will help you without bankrupting you (beauty to be Canadian, eh?)(FYI, I'm CIA - Canadian In Australia) Keep well Jen.
@@Pahrump your understanding is incorrect.
Thank you so much for this. It was very encouraging as I will probably be experiencing the same thing very soon. Best of luck to you....
Jen, I'm glad everything was successful with your surgery. 💖💫✌
Thank you for this … it’s all ahead of me and your video is most reassuring 🌸
I am so glad that you are doing so much better. I've been struggling with tachycardia for years, but medication hasn't been working at this point. Ablation was mentioned to me and I will be seeing my Cardiologist and PCP this coming Monday. Take care and stay well!
Wow, amazing information. So very happy you are healing so well.🌸🌸😊
I'm having this done tomorrow and I'm quite nervous about it! Thank you for sharing this and giving all this information on the procedure! So good to hear you have been fixed! :D
How r u recovering now ?? Hope u r good
Staybsafe thank you so much for this detailed video . I was diagnosed with svt . I went over 200 hr several times thanks to you I am choosing to go with surgery to get take care of GBU be well. Again thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so happy you had a positive experience. It’s certainly made me feel less alone. ☺️ I’ve had SVT/AVNRT for three years now and the anxiety related to wondering if an attack will come on is just debilitating. 235bpm recently mid-flight, for almost 30 minutes - an hour and a half out from destination - and after vagal maneuvers weren’t working, had to be shocked with an AED while conscious to get it to reset. I do not recommend it. 😫 So, now, I’m waiting to see my EP and to discuss ablation. This has given me more confidence that it’s the answer, and makes me feel less nervous about getting it done. Thank you again, and I’m so glad you’re doing well. 😀
My son had SVT and two surgeries when he was 5. That goodness you are better now!
Jen my wife and i are super glad the doctors got you all fixed up. take it easy and have a great week
I am very glad that you were able to get treatment and made a good recovery. :-)
Get well soon. Thank you for sharing this especially the Kardia Mobile. Thank you
Thanks for the very detailed video. Going in for my SVT soon and this helps me understand the process better. I know what that 220+ bpm is like!
Fantastic - I had this procedure for SVT and PVCs 3 weeks ago and am fantastic. The horrible thing was the wait for an OR opening because I wasn’t considered an emergency. I also had the problem as long as I can remember - and am 78 now with the problem having me dreading every day throughout 2023. But I made it to 15 January 2024 and relief. I never had long periods of SVT like you but my PVCs - beat, beat, skip, beat, beat, skip, with no ventricle fill each skip. Weakness, lethargy, and the mental depression. Finding your story - more confidence I will be back farming in a couple months when the snow is gone.
Brilliant video, thank you. I will be going through the same procedure some time in the near future and your video is very reassuring. I've watched the procedure on RUclips and slightly anxious with some of the possible side effects, but I guess, if I want to live a normal life, it has to be done.
I had a 24 hour episode of SVT, and have been managing it for years, but now feel it's time for the ablation. I've been sitting on the fence for so long, but after seeing your video, I feel more convinced that ablation is the best option. Thank you for all the useful information.
Happy for you ..so happy it turned out right for you !
May God bless you with all your health !
I have PVC which currently I’m trying the natural way of getting rid of it ..
I’m fighting it everyday to remain calm and cool ..but its taking its toll on me with stress ..
I’m drinking hawthorn tea and magnesium as well as acupuncture…
I take a kiwi fruit twice a day for vitamin c ..
Anyway great to see this positive video you made .thanks you .
Really grateful for this thoughtfull feedback. Thanks I'm due to have this and this is really helpful.
Thanks Jen. I had my ablation 5 days ago. Very similar experiences to yours. Life on hold and all that because of this bloody ailment. My surgeon couldn’t stimulate any arrhythmia during the procedure but did find several anomalies which he ablated. Fingers crossed that he got it. Another 3 months of uncertainty while we wait to see. Thanks once again
Martin
Glad you had the procedure! All the best.
For clarification and accuracy, an ablation is not surgery. It is a procedure. I’m glad you did so well.
I just made the same comment , then saw your comment. And the difference is important for lay people, especially those who fear surgery.
I've had two cardiac ablations and six other procedures in a five year period. Continue to pay close attention, and deal with it expeditiously. Our stories are very similar.
Wow, this is a very dramatic explanation, but also very spot on! I'm glad they fixed your WPW! 😎👍
Wow! God bless you dear! Hope you continue with good health!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. It’s very helpful for those of us who are facing an ablation procedure.
I've been in the ER several times the past couple of months..the first few episodes lasted for hours at 220 plus and they stopped um with adenosine but the last time I went a couple days ago they gave it to me twice and it didnt work so they had to shock me and that really sucked..I have a cathader ablation scheduled in a couple months so just trying to hang in till then...Thanks so much for posting this with so much detail🙏 helps ease the mind a bit
All the best for a complete recovery. I have paroxysmal afib so understand how scary heart arrhythmias are. You must feel so relieved.
I had a double Abulation on Monday to correct my AF rhythm after 2 cases of VT left me in a AF rhythm . On my second case I was hospitalise for 3 weeks and they fitted me with a ICD pacemaker . My device is very clever the pacemaker is there just incase a vt rhythm is detected it is life insurance policy really. So this really changed my life as a very fit person a passionate cyclist and my first VT happen when I was racing cyclocross I have always rode bikes , raced bmx as a youth .
Well now at 51 I left the hospital in full sinus rhythm the first time for over a year. I’m resting up now but enjoyed your video so , thank you have a good day .x
Awesome story, blessings to you!
Im in tears. Im glad to see others who is going through this. I just got out the hospital for SVT and i gotra talk to my pcp and my cardiologist. He suggested this sugery as well
Just had my procedure and all went well. Thank you for your video.
Thank you! I have been on meds for years and they are getting less and less effective. I have been so nervous about this surgery but this was very helpful!
Excellent explanation, thank you so much. Your an Angel for sharing.
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You are so welcome
This is my first ever video what I see from you. Thank you so much for this video!
I will have mine today and I needed this to feel braver. You are the best. Again, thank you and greetings from Hungary!
I hope it went well!
@@TheWildYam just came out of it It was perfect I almost slept through it 😊 and once again thanks😊
@@13krisztian2000 So happy for you!
Glad to hear your doing better,
So happy you got that taken care of.
I have my procedure scheduled 7 days from now- thank you for your story I'm feeling better about it now!
How did your procedure go
Thanks for sharing your experience so thoroughly. I am having my ablation tomorrow morning at 6am in Charlotte, NC for a-fib and atypical a-fib. You’ve helped put me at ease. All the best!
Good luck!
So glad it's all good CJ! 👍😃✌️❤️
Thank you so much for this video. Im getting this done in December 2023. I have been really scared. Your video certainly is helpful.
Im glad you are doing so well. God bless you ❤
I'm getting my SVT Ablation done on December 13th and I'm so terrified. This video does make me feel better but I'm worried about a lot of things going wrong or that I'll know what's going on around me.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have had these my entire life and finally caught one on a EKG in 2016. I was put on medication but after 3 trips to the ER having my heart reset, I decided to have the surgery. I am going in for surgery in 2 days and I know I am making the right decision but feel very reassured after watching your video. Best of luck and thanks again.
I hope your surgery went well! Please update me.
How was your procedure?
Modern medical technology is quite amazing! Glad all went well in your surgery and recovery.
I’m very glad that you are doing OK
So thankful your surgery went well.
So glad your better !!!
thank you so much for your video. My svt was diagnosed in 2018. My episodes have been slight and some very intense. My last attack was in January, lasting up to four 4 hours before it got back into a good rhythm. saw an ep cardiologist now Going to have a ep/svt cardio ablation on March 22,
I am 65 and nervous, but your video has helped me greatly. since 2018, I used to get out and walk, but because of the svt's, I got short of breath and stopped walking and lost my drive and gained 20lbs. due to stress. I am so hoping this ablation will give me my drive back. I'm sorry I shared so much just now, but your video inspired me to keep going❤️ thank you!
How did it go? Did you have it done
I’m scheduled for this procedure in April and I’m starting to get nervous. All the “is it worth it” questions, as I’m only 39 years old. Hearing about your experience and them having to go through the wall to the left side of the heart was very helpful. Thank you for the video. I hope everything is still going good.
Just had mine done on Monday… it’s actually pretty quick simple and the hardest part is having to lay still for 4-5 hrs afterwards and sleeping flat on your back your back gets stiff and sore haha aside from that get a few palpitations but nothing too crazy just have to take it easy
Thank you for doing this video. It was very helpful!!