so based on doctor consultation, a second opinion, and in no small part the feedback here...had cardiac ablation about two months ago, about a week after returning from a month in Europe. let's just say...gotdamn i wish i had done the ablation before that trip!
the difference has been incredible. my best comparison...we went to RMNP three times last summer, and in general i had to walk at a snail's pace every time we stopped, could barely breath, frequently felt like i was going to pass out, stayed in the car much of the time. we went about three weeks ago for the first time this year...and i felt great! 😮 jumping out at every stop, walking to the extended lookout points, moving so much faster...really an incredible difference! up to Golden Gate Canyon SP as well (which is where i had my first 'oh shit i think my heart is going to explode!' moment last summer that prompted the eventual diagnosis) and it was a breeze. headed to Red Rocks for a concert this week, will be interesting to compare that experience with GCJr show back in May as well 🤔
as far as i know (via FitBit and Kardia app) i haven't had a single episode since the procedure. i have my follow-up next week so we'll see for sure, hoping to get off the blood thinner 🤞
anyways... just here to say thank you for the feedback and you all were right and i'm so glad i changed my mind! 😊