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I am just being super safe! You hear a lot of negative stories about supplements and I didn't want to worsen my condition. Do you take it often?

Hi all, I am just wondering if Whey protein is safe for heart/valve patients? Does anyone take a protein powder here? Would be interested to hear if you experienced any negative side effects with them.. Best,

This is an excellent point. I left the gym today and got a bout of dizziness! It was so bad I thought I was going to collapse. I think if you're on BP medication, keeping well hydrated is vital!

Hi, Thank you for the kind words. I asked my GP/Cardiologist about medication for anxiety and they were very reluctant to prescribe me with anything due to the nature of my heart condition. They were more keen with me exploring areas such as CBT, yoga, mindfulness etc.. Yes, mechanical seems...

Hi, Thank you for the kind words. I asked my GP/Cardiologist about medication for anxiety and they were very reluctant to prescribe me with anything due to the nature of my heart condition. They were more keen with me exploring areas such as CBT, yoga, mindfulness etc.. Yes, mechanical seems...

Pre-surgery here and my cardiologist has put me on a low dose of Losartan/Cozar and my BP reads 101/52, sometimes lower. I never suffered from high BP, so I am on it to protect my heart until surgery. Although I am on a low dose of medication, I find myself very tired, lightheaded and get...

I was not aware of its track record! Apart from the dilated Left Ventricle (anyone else have this prior to surgery?!), which is caused by the damaged aortic valve and my crippling anxiety, I do not have any other illnesses. In fact, I would consider myself in better shape than most guys my age...

Hi, Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. I am so happy to hear from someone who has reached such a great age with having this type of surgery done! At 28, I am concerned that my life will be a short one, especially after having a two previous OHS. Can you expand on how...

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Hi Pellicle, Thanks for the reply. Great to hear you have progressed so well since your operation. Your story is an interesting one I must say and one I can relate to. I was not aware of the scar tissue problem or that the tissue valves calcify. I would be like yourself, very active and...

Hi Pellicie, Many thanks for the reply and hope you're keeping well! How are you getting on with the mechanical valve? Did you consider a tissue and the possibility of then a 4th/5th surgery? I had my first OHS at 8, then my second at 20. My own valve will last another 1-2 max more years...

Not something I want to go through again! Any suggestions on what valve they will replace my own valve with?