Heart palpitations

[hayleymarie2703 0]

I had surgery 4 days ago. Ever since surgery whenever I go to sleep I’m awoken by what I think is heart palpitations in my sleep. Like every hour of not more

My resting heart rate on my Fitbit is between 60-65. Used to be like 70

Anyone else had this? Starting to worry and think the worst is going to happen now

[BigZ 102]

Go see your Dr ASAP, don't forum this. Go get an ECG done. You may have AFIB, or it could be something else. If it happens consistently there could be a big issue, if it is just a once in a great while thing it may be ok. I went into AFIB for over 24 hours a year ago. It happened one time, and hasn't happened since, and by the time I got to the Dr it was cleared up. If you have a newer fitbit they have the ECG app, when you are feeling the palpitations run a check. But make an appt with your Dr and/or see a cardiologist. However, it is normal to feel a missed beat or something on occasion, but nothing that lasts for even 10 minutes.

[Jeanniebug 476]

Hi Hayley, welcome! I agree with BigZ... Call your doctor. I have a heart arrhythmia and it's scary, but not actually life threatening. Yours might be the same. So, try not to worry, but you definitely want to get checked out. Better safe than sorry.

[hayleymarie2703 0]

Just Went to Docs did bloods and an ecg for a few seconds. Said it was normal at that time. Said if blood shows anything tomorrow can have a 24hour ecg thing?

[BigZ 102]

Yes a holter monitor or something similar, they will have you strapped up to an ECG monitor that you wear around your neck for 24 hours, with ECG pads/wires. If you show signs of anything, they may have you wear it longer. Hope it isn't anything serious and just your body reacting the surgery!

Edited January 29, 2024 by BigZ
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[hayleymarie2703 0]

I wore it last night it didn’t pick up any afib. Does this look okay though or not as sometimes it’s nearly high?

[hayleymarie2703 0]

Results say borderline on pro bnp test. So that is the heart. What could it mean ? Am I going to die 😩waiting for doc to call me

[Jeanniebug 476]

If you were going to die, it wouldn't be "borderline". 😊 And it's worth noting that weight loss surgery tends to raise these levels for the first week after surgery. So that test is not definitive.

[hayleymarie2703 0]

It’s 514. Google says over 400 is bad? Ahh so could it just be because of surgery then? When should it go back to normal

[Jeanniebug 476]

Yes, in time it should go back down. The study I saw said it starts dropping about a week after surgery. But, it won't hurt to keep in touch with your doctor. If they decide to do the holter monitor, do that - just to make sure there's no crazy coincidences happening.

[hayleymarie2703 0]

So I realised last night I don’t think it’s heart palpitations it’s like a squeezing pain. Is that normal is it even my heart or just like pain from surgery. Only really happens when I’m asleep as well

[Jeanniebug 476]

It really could be either. Your new tummy is - essentially - in your chest, now. You might want to update your doctor with the new realization, just in case.