A fib and afraid

[Eppa 0]

I've had bouts of a fib off and on for 10 years. I'm having surgery in mx and I'm afraid it will throw me into a fib. Anyone have a history of a fib before or after the surgery?

[kyleebean 209]

What is FIB.... I thought you meant you lied about something... LOL

[Pepper123 320]

LOL same here Kylee

[MommaK 0]

A fib, heart condition

[CurvyCakes 269]

I've had bouts of a fib off and on for 10 years. I'm having surgery in mx and I'm afraid it will throw me into a fib. Anyone have a history of a fib before or after the surgery?

Eppa I don't have Fib but have other heart related issue. I will be praying for u. When's ur surgery date? Did u have clearance for surgery by ur cardiologist?

[JessLS99 26]

Stress from surgery can cause your heart to flip into a fib. So can sitting on the couch. Hopefully it behaves. If you're on rate controlling medications, make sure you get those down. If for some reason after surgery you can't take pills, I'd contact your cardiologist for a back up plan medication regimen that can be given IV. Let your surgeon in MX know what it is beforehand. Metoprolol and diltiazem, even amiodorone can be given IV. Best of luck!

Also, my mom has dealt with a fib for about 15 years. Had gastric bypass 2 years ago and didn't have any problems with going into a fib in the OR or post op.

Edited April 9, 2014 by JessLS99