Hello Everyone. I'm In A Big Dilemma Now, As I've

Hello everyone.

I'm in a big dilemma now, as I've had a tissue replacement mitral heart valve, through minimally invasive surgery in London. However, since this was performed, just over 8 weeks ago, I had 2 double vision episodes and the side of my face dropped one evening.

I'm very tall and yet now bordering underweight, since I lost weight post op. So the double vision issue AND loss of weight raised suspicions, so on a follow-up appointment as an outpatient, they kept me in my local hospital (Southampton) for a whole week while various tests were carried out.

The bad news is that I HAD (as in past, so now no longer) an infection in the mitral valve. But the inflammatory markers have now dropped from 70, down to 12, and so they are happy the infection is now gone, and I've been discharged.

However, my concern is that I'm STILL not putting on any weight despite a good appetite and healthy eating etc. I also walk briskly for 20-30mins daily to help with strengthening the heart. BUT I can feel discomfort and become breathless more so the prior to surgery (even though my mitral valve was leaking about 60%, so only 40% of my blood was in fact circulating). I was 'scared' into having an operation when they said I could easily have a heart attack or stroke at any time - despite me having been VERY (apparently) fit and healthy. I had been playing badminton twice a week until I was admitted for my op. I have play a couple of games since too. BUT I can feel I don't have anywhere NEAR the strength and stamina I had pre-op.

In order to help my heart they've prescribed Warfarin, ACE inhibitors AND Beta blockers!!!!! HELP!!!! THIS is what concerns me, as I know they are NOT good to take, especially long term.

I used to take 8 supplements daily (CoQ10 Ubiquinol, turmeric, vitamin D & K, fermented chlorella, hawthorn extract, vitamin C, magnesium oil that I apply daily, topically, and vitamin B12) and felt very fit and well. I ALSO took gingko biloba (thins the blood AND increases blood flow to the brain, and helps efficient working of the brain).

But additionally I have cracked chia seeds (calcium), cinnamon (medical grade), maca root powder, ginger (to help increase circulation and thin the blood), inulin (to reduce visceral fat), and cut down on wheat and gluten intake (I'd make my own organic muesli).

I also have a very healthy salad each day: organic virgin olive oil, organic balsamic vinegar, rocket, radish, red onions, black garlic, tempeh, beetroot (widens blood vessels), cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and a freshly-crushed garlic clove (which if you eat within the hour, still has 'allicin' the blood-thinning component) a little Himalayan salt, and it's very tasty!

I consume a ketogenic diet (so fat for fuel, not sugar/carbs as much) but my blood count shows I'm slightly anaemic so I am now about to eat liver, as it's good for iron and red blood cells etc.

My question to you guys, is because of all the surgery I've had, and the nasty manmade prescription drugs, can I in any way be weaned OFF them, and to rely on those supplements I've mentioned, OR any other treatment suggestions. Ayuvedic medicine seems to offer a lot, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!!!!