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Any experiences with Watchman Implant for A-Fib?
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Hi Mary,
Just wanted you to know I had the Watchman Device implanted this past Monday. Like with you, the stitches were removed the same day and I did stay overnight. I had no problems whatsoever with the procedure. My plan is to stay on Eliquis for 45 days, have a TEE on March 22 to determine if the opening is totally closed, then to get off of Eliquis and be on Plavix and baby aspirin for 6 months. If everything is fine during that period, I will quit taking the Plavix and only take the baby aspirin. Sounds like a pretty good plan. This week (since the Implant on Feb 5th) has been good - no problems at all! I’m hoping this is the start of an improvement stage!!
How are things going with you?
Take care!
Billie
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Thank you for the information. I have been wrestling with this decision for about 5 months. My afib was controlled well with Flecainide and Eliquis as my blood thinner for 4 years but I had an episode of gastrointestinal bleeding early this year requiring a blood transfusion. I just had my 2nd opinion by an electrophysiologist from Cleveland Clinic. It looks like the procedure is in my future but it's nice to hear firsthand from someone who has been through it. I appreciate your sharing this. I still get anxious when I think about inserting something within my heart though.