Sandra Van Vorst

To clarify for all in one post.
I was in the hospital this past week having the Watchmans Procedure implanted into my heart. The latest method for AFib instead of blood thinners. There are possible dangers with blood thinners, especially if on them for extended length of time. But it is all about preventing strokes which I did once already.
The blood thinners started causing me to have little blackouts. I fell on my tailbone and fractured the first vert., etc. So had to come off the b.thinners.

Watchmans is an implant into the left lobe of the heart that opens up like an umbrella and stops clots from moving into the brain to cause a stroke. Seems scarey but procedure is common and not all that invasive. One night in the hospital after to make sure all goes well. I never knew a thing! Last time recalled was them putting the IVs into my arm...then woke up in recovery wondering when we were going to start...ha! All done. Don't remember anything at all. No pain ev er. Easy. Went home next day with a few restriction about bending, lifting. Heavy stuff...just to protect the incision through the groin to the heart. No driving either. Otherwise...I feel fine. Very quick recovery. All is well.
SOl team has pretty much stepped up and kept the ball rolling. They work hard. I am blessed.
Thanks to all the people who checked on me and those who helped and wanted to help. Again...I am blessed. Love to you all.