My Watchman FLX procedure was a success!. They had no complications putting in the device. The EP said it went in much easier than he thought it was going to go. He is happy, so I am happy.
The only problem they had was closing the groin. Had some bleeding issues. They had to put in some kind of clip to get it to stop. This procedure was very painful.
During the Watchman procedure, they used both sides of the groin. They did not do the normal TEE but decided to use the echo thing through the left groin instead which was much better for me. No sore, raw throat!
Recovery went very well also. I must say I had a wonderful team of people taking care of me. The nurses were super!
my only complaint was the food. Normal hospital food.
I am now home with one very sore groin. No bleeding. So all in all, it went very well.
The one thing that sticks out for me is the total difference in the way they did things in the hospital. It was ttotlly diffferent than the first attempt. I was mentally prepared for how the procedure was to go and it was different. The second procedure went much better than the first. So, as usual, every hospital has it's own way of doing things.
So my next move is to consider doing the ablation. This decision will take some time to make.
Plesase, everyone, keep posting here of your procedures and issues. Your information helps many others make their decisions. No matter how little information you can add, it all adds up. Heart procedures are very serious, so let's all help each other get through them as well as we can. Thank everyone for your support during this time.