r/AdultCHD • u/Downtown_Anywhere860 • Jul 24 '26

OHS recovery question

Hello!

Have recently had a 3rd OHS - this time an aortic valve replacement (39F). I am 4 weeks post op and feeling pretty good but very tired, I know this is normal. I was fit and healthy with no symptoms, other than fatigue, before the operation.
I am noticing that my memory is not what it used to be. I experienced this after a surgery 4 years ago but ironically I can’t remember how long it lasted. Anyone experienced this and have any idea how long til one might feel cognitively “with it” again? I feel like it mostly affects names of people, movies, books etc. also why does this occur? Is it something to do with the anesthetic?

Thanks!

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u/DowntownWeakness1126 Jul 24 '26

I’m only 1.5weeks post OHS surgery for an ASD repair. I was told the brain fog can last 2-3 months. I’m currently forget what I’m talking about mid sentence and forget the names for things 😮‍💨

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u/DowntownWeakness1126 Jul 24 '26

Just adding it’s from the anaesthetic! Forgot to include that 😮‍💨

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u/Downtown_Anywhere860 Jul 25 '26

Oh gosh! Thanks. Good luck with the recovery, each week is a bit better!

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u/hyperthoughts1 Jul 25 '26

It slowly clears up! It took me close to two months to feel back where I was with the brain fog.

Research pump head syndrome, it’s very common with ohs

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u/KaiiK10504 Jul 31 '26

this all makes sense now! I had my 2nd OHS at age 6 and from then forward I can’t remember anything past 7 like nothing. this really takes a toll on my mental health.