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34 days ago

I have a question to the Community. I have a mitral valve replaced with biological prostheses. Now, in Christmas, is an occasion to drink wine in dinner. Then, ...Read more

I have a question to the Community. I have a mitral valve replaced with biological prostheses. Now, in Christmas, is an occasion to drink wine in dinner. Then, my question is : Are the alcoholic drinks (even low graduation) strictly prohibited when carrying a biological prostheses valve? Thanks so much, friends.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Have a Merry Christmas !

Rita Savelis No. It is okay to drink alcohol in moderation. Happy Christmas Fidel.

Marie Myers I have a glass of wine occasionally also. Merry Christmas!

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Thank you, dears

Yumiko Ishida Merry Christmas, Fidel! Just read your story. My mother received a biological prosthetic valve at age ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida Merry Christmas, Fidel! Just read your story. My mother received a biological prosthetic valve at age 78. In her case it was for her aortic valve, but it was doing just fine 12 years later. My surgeon told me, generally speaking, there is less wear and tear as you get older, so the replacement valve usually lasts longer. So don’t let your valve hold you back!

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67 days ago

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I had mitral valve replacement with a biological valve (cow) and up to now, all has been all right. Nevertheless, am a little worry because I dont know which ...Read more

I had mitral valve replacement with a biological valve (cow) and up to now, all has been all right. Nevertheless, am a little worry because I dont know which food is the right to eat in order to last more the valve prosthese I have implanted, specially meat ( cow, pig, chicken, turkeyi(may have I some list on this topic?. Thak you very much.

Richard Munson Your story says you are 75. I am 82. If it were me i would enjoy life and not worry about it.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Thank you very much Richard

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Your oppinion gives me encouragement.

Richard Munson Keep in mind, its just my opinion. By the time you are ready for a new valve the technology may have ... Read more

Richard Munson Keep in mind, its just my opinion. By the time you are ready for a new valve the technology may have improved considerably so who knows what will be available or you will be so old you won’t care.

Rita Savelis Fidel, it is fine to eat everything in moderation. Take care.