Hi @twohearts and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will see that I moved your post to include you in an ongoing discussion about the watchman device so you can connect with members that in your same situation.

I thought you might be interested in a few articles about the Watchman as well:
Watchman in the Real World: Reports on Use in High-Risk Patients and Overall Safety: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/watchman-in-the-real-world-reports-on-use-in-high-risk-patients-and-overall-safety/

The Efficacy and Safety of the WATCHMAN Device in LAA Occlusion in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Contraindicated to Oral Anticoagulation: A Focused Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6300422/

Evaluating Real-World Clinical Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Receiving the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Technology: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.118.006841

Did you ask your doctor why he wants to switch your medication?