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The Nepal trip sounds like a lot to take on with Afib, medications, and a recent hip replacement. I would suggest that you use a device (e.g., Apple Watch) that monitors your heart rate, detects Afib, oxygen levels, etc. so that you know what is going on when you are training. And of course, get clearance from your cardiologist. In the past, I had a lot of difficulty running when I was put on a beta blocker for PVCs. What would concern me more is that you may not be within reach of medical care if you have a problem when you are trekking in Nepal.
God love you! You rock, Sir; bless your heart.
Honestly? Can you take up hiking at sea level altitudes?! Do you have tachycardia or shortness of breath or chest pain with your afib? Is it continuous?