Question:
Has anyone had this surgery that has atrial fibrilation?

I have atrial fibrilation where my heart has arrythmias. I have been told by a doctor that the surgery may correct this. I am a bit scared about this. Has anyone had the surgery that had a fib at the time of surgery? How did it turn out? Did it cure it?    — kandymc (posted on October 13, 2008)

October 13, 2008
Haven't had surgery yet - but I have arrythmias =should be interesting... RNY in 21 sleeps Sheri
   — sheri139

October 14, 2008
I actually got diagnosed with atrial fib 9 months after my roun-y bipass. The drs said I lost too much weight to fast. I had to undergo a cathader ablasion in January and drs say everything is a ok!
   — jms68

October 14, 2008
I did not have anything before surgery, but after my parathyroid stoped producing the hormone to absorb calcium so it caused my heart to go into abnormal rhythm's which is called Nonsustaining Vetack which is Fatal if they do not get it back in rhythm so I need to take alot of extra calcium to even keep it at a low normal. But anyway I have had many surgeries after that and everything has went fine, but I sure will be praying for you to have peace about it.
   — pam74

October 14, 2008
I have A. Fib which is well controlled with medications. I also have daily bouts of palpitations which my cardiologist is not concerned about. I did fine during and after surgery. My biggest problem was after surgery, my blood pressure plummeted (93/54) and I felt awful. One of the meds I take for A. Fib to lower my heart rate also lowers blood pressure. They have had to cut the dose from 1 pill twice a day to 1/2 pill each day. My heart rate has increased, but so far no A. Fib. I am 7 weeks post RNY and still fighting the low blood pressure and I till continue to have those dang palpitations--they drive me nuts. My cardiologist told me that this surgery and losing weight will not help my A. Fib. Good Luck
   — txsewrn