New Here, had ablation and pacemaker (scared now)

Hi all, I am a 47 year old female that has been in pretty good health until about 6 months ago when I went to my pcp with severe shortness of breath.  He did an ekg and said I had atrial fibulation as well as high blood pressure and a slow heart rate.  He put me on diovan for the blood pressure and blood thinner for the a fib then referred me to an EP doctor after doing an echocardiagram and a nuclear stress test which both of those came out okay.  The EP doctor told me that I had atrial flutter instead of afib and felt confident that he could fix it by ablation.  I went to the hospital 1-09-06 for this and he felt like it was a success but immediately after this procedure he told me that I really should have a pacemaker because of my slow heart rate.  I agreed to have this done as well and had it put in the next day.   Well, since then I have had good days and bad days.  I was off work for 2 weeks and have been back at work now for 2 weeks.  I am starting to have my shortness of breath again especially in the late afternoon and early evening.  I worry if what I had done was a success or perhaps I am expecting too much too soon.  Needless to say I am frustrated and also scared for what my future holds.  I would appreciate any comments and/or encouragement from fellow members regarding ablations and what to expect as far as recovery goes. 

Thanks for responding Elisha.  They made me an appt. for 2months out at the hospital, however I have already been in for 2 adjustments thus far.  I still have the shortness of breath, some days more so than others.  I guess it just takes some time for everything to get adjusted.  You said that you had your pacemaker put in Sept.  Are you still having problems or are you feeling well by now? 

I always thought pacemakers were for people alot older than we are but finding out that is not so true anymore.  I have to admit that I felt there may be a stigma regarding this.  Have you had any problems in letting people you know like friends and coworkers that you had this done? 

Thanks again for writing, nice to know there are others out there like me going through the same thing. 

Wow, you have certainly been thru alot yourself Elisha. Nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle. I have only had my pacemaker for one month now and only family members know about for now. I probaly carry a few more pounds than you do so it is not evident through my clothes. It really seems to be starting to settle into my chest well, so I am pleased about that. My EP doctor was the one that did it and it appears that he did a pretty good job. Will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the reply. Please write back for any further tips.