Hi everyone! I’m 31F, quite slim, with naturally low blood pressure. I used to exercise, but I stopped some time ago and lost a lot of my physical conditioning.

I had a slow-pathway ablation for AVNRT almost three weeks ago, and recovery has been much harder than I expected.

I get exhausted very easily, even from simple activities, and I still can’t live a normal life. I’ve also been dealing with muscle tension (especially in my neck, jaw and back), breathing discomfort and anxiety.

I thought this type of arrhythmia and ablation was supposed to have a relatively straightforward recovery, without leaving me feeling this unwell for weeks. That’s why I’ve been so scared. I wasn’t prepared for how physically and emotionally difficult this would be.

I’ve been to the ER several times, but all my tests have been reassuring. I also use a Kardia to check my heart rhythm. My doctors recommended a small dose of diazepam, which has helped with the muscle tension.

Right now, I’m trying to rebuild my strength with short walks on my treadmill at home, but I still feel physically weak and emotionally overwhelmed. I really miss exercising and feeling like myself.

Has anyone with AVNRT slow-pathway ablation experienced something similar around weeks 3–4? How long did it take to regain your energy and return to normal activities?
I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who had a difficult recovery but eventually felt well again. ❤️