Hi again soph.....I'm 68 years old. I HAVE noticed on this board that there aren't many people in the 80+ age range having ablations but I assumed that was mainly because their AFIB was under control. Is there a "cut off" age when EP's don't recommend the procedure? From the time I was diagnosed with AFIB until now, a little over 3 months post procedure has been less than a year. Needless to say it's been rather a whirlwind for me. There is SO much I don't know. Thank you for your kind words. I DO feel so much better now as the AFIB had pretty much destroyed the quality of my life. As I said, I hope I'm one of the lucky ones who don't need a second or even third ablation, but reading this board HAS prepared me for the likely possibility of needing another one down the road. At least I won't be as scared if I do! May I ask how long it was before your friend required her second ablation? I hope that you will soon get the answers you're seeking and any help you need to live to 105!
RubyWitch