7 days after AVNRT ablation — exhausted, groin pain, chest pressure… does this get better?

Hi everyone,

I’m 7 days post‑AVNRT ablation and I’m hoping to hear from people who recognize this recovery.

During the procedure they ended up burning nine times to eliminate the extra pathway. They went in through both groins.

For context: I had AVNRT, a type of supraventricular tachycardia caused by an extra electrical loop near the AV node that makes the heart suddenly race in a very fast, regular rhythm. The ablation was meant to interrupt that loop.

Right now, I’m still extremely tired. Yesterday (day 6) I tried a short walk,just 1 km, something I normally do in about 10 minutes and it took me 25 minutes or more. I had to stop several times because my heart reacted quickly even though I was walking very gently. It honestly scared me how much I had to slow down.

I have groin pain where the wounds are, on both sides. Sitting too long, standing too long, or certain movements make it flare up. It’s not unbearable, but definitely more than I expected a week later.

When I talk too much, I feel pressure or discomfort in my chest, almost like my chest gets tired from speaking. I never had that before the ablation.

Emotionally, the first days were intense. I cried a lot, partly from fear, partly from overwhelm. Now it’s a bit less, but it was a real shock, especially because I only found out one week before that I needed the procedure.

I see my cardiologist soon for a check‑up and a bike test, but right now I would really like to know:

Did anyone else feel like this a week after their AVNRT ablation?

Did the fatigue, groin pain, chest pressure when talking, and emotional swings improve?

How long did it take before you felt like yourself again?

I’m 28 yo and I had my period during ablation too, which made it all more emotional and sensitive..

Any shared experiences or reassurance would mean a lot.