Hi, just wanted to share that my experience was somewhat similar to yours. In Oct 2022, I had my first known AF episode. I was given the choice between staying on medication to control it or seeing an EP for an ablation. Based on my age (68-year-old female at the time) and health, the cardiologist felt the ablation was a good option so that is what I chose. I was put on amiodarone, diltiazem and Eliquis, saw the EP and had the ablation 2/14/23. The procedure went well, and my EP had me stay on amiodarone and Eliquis for the next 3 months. Everything looked good at that point, and I was able to go off the amiodarone. Based on her recommendation and what I've read, I will be on Eliquis for life. I'm glad I made the choice to do the ablation early and feel fortunate that so far it has been successful. Initially my resting heart rate was higher than before the ablation, in the low 80's which made me a bit anxious. However, after reading that it was not unusual to see that change my anxiety eased off. Finally in the past year, my RHR has started to settle back in the low 70's. I wear a Fitbit all the time that monitors my heart rate and have a KardiaMobile 6-L which I use for periodic checks. I wish you the best for a successful ablation this month.