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1) Hikergrrl/Marcelle 2) 43 at time of surgery in 2009 (46 now) 3) Edwards Porcine Valve - mitral position I opted for a pig valve because I didn't think blood thinners would go well with my outdoorsy/athletic life style and my largely plant based diet (mounds of spinach, kale, broccoli). I was...

I got my Edwards porcine valve in the mitral position a little over 3 years ago at age 43. Thus far, echos look good - no sign of leakage at all. My cardiologist expects it to last more than 10 years, but I am more afraid of the period of decline than the surgery and will be begging for a new...