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Seville oranges question about effect on immunosuppressants
Transplants | Last Active: Jan 11, 2020 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
I was told by the hospital that starfruit is also off limits, along the lines of grapefruit, Seville oranges and pomegranates. I would never have suspected that.
Also, I was told I could have up to 7 clementines in a day, but not 8. I thought that was hilarious.
I also am overly cautious (one year after heart transplant) and always wash fresh fruits and vegetables and then dip in, or spray with, a vinegar/water solution, as taught in the hospital. For that reason, I never eat any raw fruit or vegetables in restaurants - no salad, no lettuce or tomato on the burger, no parsley garnish, etc.
When there are foods that I miss, it helps me to say this instead: "Well, I wish I could have sushi [or whatever], but instead I get to live!"
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@gbcapecod, I extend my virtual hand shake to welcome you to Connect. You have made me laugh as I tried to imagine eating that many oranges! What was your reaction? I think I would have been too stunned to reply!
Congratulations on your 1st year with you new heart! I am a liver and kidney recipient (2009) and I believe that the habits that we develop early during our recovery set the path for our future habits. You have every right to be overly cautious. Is it becoming easier, to live within the boundaries of your new normal?
I would like to share some healthful post-transplant links with you. Click on the link, and you are connected to the Mayo Connect Pages where you will find articles from tha transplant staff.
-Self-Care Tips for Transplant Patients
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/?pg=4
-Top Transplant Hacks: Patients Share Their Best Tips and Tricks
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/transplant/newsfeed-post/top-transplant-hacks-patients-share-their-best-tips-and-tricks/
And here is a discussion where you can meet other heart transplant recipients. You are invited to join in anywhere.
Preparing for a heart transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/preparing-for-a-heart-transplant/
@gbcapecod, How difficult was it for you to make these healthy food preparation changes?
Rosemary
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@gbcapecod I knew about grapefruit, pomegranates, and Seville oranges, but not starfruit. I have only had starfruit once in my life but I was recently thinking I wanted to try them again, so this is timely for me. I love the clementine thing too, but really, who eats even 7 of them in a day? I can maybe 3, but 7?
I used to eat sushi occasionally but it's not something I miss at all. I must admit, I do miss having a glass of wine with a nice dinner when we go out. I think it's just post-liver transplants where wine is prohibited though. My niece's husband just had a kidney transplant and he can drink wine after a few months. It's not a problem with the immunosuppressants, it's just that any alcohol is not good for your liver.
JK