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Good for you, Cathy! I'm glad you chose to move ahead with the procedure. Now, give yourself lots of time for your heart to settle out after the trauma it has been through. I still had many arrhythmias (both afib and ectopics) for about 4 months after the surgery. Then I went through a great period where I was still weaning off the Amiodarone and had almost nothing.

Alas, when the amio was fully out of my system, a few a-fib episodes started showing up again. My providers made the choice to put me back on Flecainide which I had been on for many years, and that has helped a lot. I consider the surgery to be a success, if not a "perfect success."
Take care of yourself during this healing time. We are all so different, we just need to do what is best for ourselves and be grateful for all improvements. Jen

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Thank you Jen! I appreciate the encouragement and sound advice! Pam

Hello Jenrev -
So happy to read of your success with the "less invasive" Maze procedure.
I too am considering the same procedure, due to a persistent thrombus in my appendage.
I had a conference with a well known EP at B&W hospital in Boston. I have had four TEE's, and all of the diagnostics done at a different hospital. After reviewing my history, the B&W EP recommended doing a Watchman, even with the thrombus in place. My reason for this message is I am wondering if you would mind giving me the name of your EP who did the Maze procedure? I am in the process of contacting EP's in Texas, Cleveland Clinic, and Mayo, but B&W would be a lot closer to home. Another question.... did you have an Atrial Apendage Oclusion i.e. arti-clip or similar, during your Maze procedure. Bob