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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Good luck tomorrow! I did my AV node ablation last November, and it was the best thing I ever did. I feel wonderful now and have so much more energy and stamina. The procedure is easy and fast. They prep you, start an IV, and it's lights out until it's over. Healing is pretty good; the worst part is taking care so the leg wound does not bleed. You can expect it will take at least 3 months to heal completely, but you will feel better right away. No submerging the wound in water until it is completely healed (the doctor will provide more specific advice). I hope this helps, and let me know how you feel once you get home tomorrow! Hugs🤗
Sometimes they may keep you overnight to make sure the pacemaker is doing it's job but that is rare these days. I always went home right away even when they inserted the pacemaker.
What a big day tomorrow — it's completely normal to have questions and feel a mix of nerves and anticipation! Here's what to generally expect when your pacemaker is activated after an AV node ablation.
The Activation Itself
Turning on the pacemaker is painless — most people don't feel anything at all. The device will be Show Full Answer
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