@vickilf5 Hi Vicki - yes, I am well aware of everything you said. My journey to the Watchman has been very thorough. I didn't mention it, but yes, I will be having an ablation too, which is supposed to deal with the Atrial Natriuretic Peptide hormone and eliminate the need to live in the bathroom! I am resigned to possibly needing a small dose of Eliquis, at least for a while, but full dose forever is just not acceptable. It is so hopeful that they are exploring and clarifying combination therapies that can be tailored to each person. Thanks for adding this good information for those who may not have it.