I've had AFib for years. In 2024, I had 59 episodes lasting over 20 hours each. I finally had a PF ablation (Mayo Rochester). I don't know why I waited so long. It was a piece of cake. I had absolutely no side effects except for a bruise on one side of my groin for a few days (no pain). No headache. No bumps or lumps. I had to struggle to try to relax for a few days. I can now exercise and weightlift. I carry grandchildren around. I can have a drink and eat too much (once in a while). I had a few short (minutes) episode in the days following the procedure. This is common while your heart settles down. Just be positive. You might shave yourself before getting there (though they will do a good job at it) and pack some loose clothes to travel home in. I was in early in the morning and out shortly afternoon. 73M and had mine done in February. From your perspective, you get wheeled into surgery, you go to sleep, you wake up in recovery. If you are like me, you wake up not feeling like you had anything done.