Ablation for Afib

One of the few specialities which is more like black magic from my experience has been cartiology. Most of them are just "full of it", If you get too involved in your treatment they often will just throw you out with insults.

That is most unfortunate for you. I haven't had anything like that experience. But, it points out how important it is to educate oneself the the fullest extent and to find experts who will listen, correct ones learning or assumptions when it's right to do, and to offer several potential solutions. Responsible follow-up by that person will be important for at least one full year after any procedures or changes to medications.

Very few docs want to be second guessed, but it is your right to quality care. Keep doing your homework, look options over, see what works or makes sense for YOU. That's the real problem that some docs don't like to deal with-- that each person is an individual and one treatment doesn't fit all! Keep asking, hang in there.

I have experienced some poor attitudes of cardiologists and their PAs. Dismissive when you start asking questions about symptoms and remedies. To me it is like they have their minds made up about what they will or won't discuss before the appointment. That is why I went around my cardiologist and found treatment by other sources.

what other sources? U tube is excellent. My GP is sympathetic and understand the problem with cartiologists. thanks

My experiences with AFIB after undergoing four ablations. I go by the quote," RF is a procedure, not a process."
Ferris Watson

I also read that aspirin is part of the post-op and maybe forever regimen for the watchman. I’m allergic to aspirin and all NSAIDs. I did read if you can’t take aspirin it’s a no go. The watchman does look like a good option for those who want off blood thinners. I hope others have great success with it.

That's the same thing I did. I found a great team of doctor's who communicate together, consult and involve me. They professionally present and discuss things with me and as it should be I have the final word. If I have questions we talk about it, maybe research a bit more and come up with a short term and long range plan leaving corrections open for any change in my symptoms. Doctors are there to present options and help you decide best which course to follow. Research, Research, Reearch. And, by the way if you do not feel comfortable with a Cardiologist, Cardiac Surgeon, EP or Heart Specialist leave them and find somebody else.

and where is this medical havan?

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ. Their cardio team is affiliated with the CC.