Thanks for your message, Phoenix. I appreciate the validation. After my second opinion (which confirmed what my other doctor said) I now have decided to arrange an ablation. I am hoping to have a cardioversion soon "to buy me time" before I can get the ablation because my heart rate is consistently very high and my left atrium is severely dilated due to AFib. Yes, I am glad some of my lung issues could be reversed. However, I think my pickle ball days are behind me with the scarring I have! Thanks again!