I had been on Flecanaide, Diltiazem, and Eliquis to control my a-fib for about 2 years. Then the meds became less effective, I had a cryoablation at 67 and under deep sedation for the procedure. In the hospital for about 5 or 6 hours, mostly to make sure the incision site was stable, and home the same night. I had a-fib off and on for about 2 months, which was expected, while the heart healed. I was on flecanaide, diltiazem, and eliquis prior to my procedure and then for about 5 months after, then off of everything. About 3 months in, I went to Nepal and did a 2 week trek, then a trek for 30 days far from any medical help. I did not have any other side effects.