Have had several abations and found them to be a big nothing burger. Easy deal. The Afib went away for various lengths of time, which felt good. Came back for me though, and now I'm pretty much in constant Afib. Metoprolol keeps the heart at an idle, Warfarin keeps the blood free flowing, I'm a lucky duck to be tall, male, white, and well off. Life is good.
Any reason you don't see if another EP like a Dr. Natale couldn't fix you for good? I get each case is unique as is personal choice.