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Hi all, After endoscopy and colonoscopy to determine if there is internal bleeding and reason for my anemia, the findings showed no internal bleeding and explanation for anemia, and no cancer but, new incidental findings…. Hiatal hernia and LA grade C ( bad, but not as bad as D) esophagitis ( inflammation of the esophagus). As I awoke from the anesthesia, I was told that I should eliminate chocolate, alcohol and coffee- my 3 favorite food groups and guess what? Many yoga poses that involve ab crunches and weights should be avoided. Oh, and.. I have no symptoms. Next week is blood work looking at about 12 different issues- I'm half expecting something else to be wrong. After all the findings, I'll revisit the use of baby aspirin with my cardiologist. Everyone says my heart is working fine. This is good. Before my surgery in 8/2020, I had no symptoms, but severe regurgitation required mitral valve repair. I'm trying to stay positive since I basically feel fine. I'm expecting my first grandchild in April and hoping to stay alive and healthy and maintain a sense of well being. Life continues to be full of surprises in all ways. Looking for the awe and wonder in it all! For those anticipating surgery or those in recovery with the surgery in the rearview mirror, each experience is so unique. This forum holds all of our hearts and hands to support us in the journey towards healing.

I am now in the process of meeting with a gastroenterologist and hematologist to figure out the cause of my anemia since my mitral valve repair in 2020. I recently saw there is research suggesting long term use of baby aspirin may result in anemia. I'm going to speak to my cardiologist about this later in the week. Has anyone else encountered this issue? I'm wondering if I can discontinue the aspirin.