Was happy to read your reply to my reply.....lol. I had my second Watchman done at TCAI in Austin Texas by Dr Horton. This doctor was in on the ground floor of starting the Watchman procedures and is VERY good at what he does. He has patients come in from all around the world to get their procedure done by him. He has several other doctors who do the same work. The day I had my procedure, the lady ahead of me came in from WI and another patient was from HI. Both flew in just to have their procedures done at TCAI. Google TCAI and it will direct you to their website. I live about 90 miles from Austin. Drove in the morning of my procedure, and came home next day. So travel was not an issue for me. I for one, do not get concerned about traveling when it comes to my medical I go with the doctor/hospital that I feel is best for me. My wife was allowed to stay in my room all night on a couch.
For insurance, I am on Medicare and Tricare for Life (retired military) and between the two, I had NO co-payments.
I agree with you about the Watchman website....it is not all that good and does not give that much usefull information. I did a lot of research on this and read many articles from different websites and hospitals trying to get as much info as I could. It looks like you are ready to get this done. Go for it. I can not vouch for the clinic you are taling about as I know nothing about them other that the internet.
My best advice: Once you decide to get the Watchman and select where/who is going to do the procedure, go for it. Do not try to second guess yourself. It sounds like you are mentally prepared for this and you should be fine. At any time, if you do have a question, call your medical team and ask. And always remember, YOU ARE IN CHARGE! Once the Watchman is in place, you will not feel it at all, Give yourself plenty of time to heal, do not rush recovery. Best of luck.