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<p>I have AFib and STV and have had two heart Ablations. I'm on Solatol and Eliquis. Last month I was hospitalized for low blood pressure due to blood lose. I had to have 4 units of blood transfusion. They never determined what caused me to have the blood lose. My doctor is a cardiac electrophysiologist and has now scheduled me to have a Watchman device implant surgery early next month. She says this is necessary due to my high risk of having a stroke. It may help me to be able to eventually lower or get off the blood thinners. I would appreciate anyone that has had this procedure to give me any input on their experience of the procedure and post surgery. Good health to all! Thank you!</p>

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I had the Watchman implanted last July mainly due to intolerance to xaralto and AFib. The surgery was very easy, overnight stay. Best part was getting off the blood thinner. I was on Plavix for 6 months. Then ASA for additional 6 months. Now 1 year later just mini ASA. Very happy with the results. You do have 3 TEE to make sure everything is OK - but it is a nothing. Good luck. Kathe

Trans Esophegal Echocardiogram. Ask your doctor, the 3 means you have to have 3 before off all drugs.

Thank you Kathe. I appreciate you information and input you have provided me. So glad you are so happy with your procedure. Wishing you continued good health!