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Mark Sherwinsky posted an update

6 years ago (December 16, 2019)

I would like to help everyone out here if they are going through an operation that i had, or the complications. I am not a Doctor. But i have 19yrs, of experience on this subject related to My operation. Plus my answers come from the Heart. Now that's funny. That... Read more.

Mark Sherwinsky posted an update

6 years ago (December 15, 2019)

hello everyone it's been a long time since i've been on here. it looks like the last time i posted i wasn't in a great state of mind. That only happens rarely. so it's been 14 yrs. since the surgery. i haven't stopped anything that i used to do Voluntarily. Just a refresher. i had done the bentall process, have a st. judes mechanical valve, on blood thinners for ever. I'm going to use this word again (not the medical word) PUMPHEAD you will find faster results. I am wondering out there if anyone got it from their heart surgery. Me, i got a real serious case of it. There is a lot more info on it now than there was when i had my surgery. No one would believe me. it is still hard for people that are close to you to understand the problem. I love to joke about it alot, get to watch movies over and over again seeing to my wife (did we see this yet). The real bad thing that happened was i was in front of the church i got married in for a funeral. my wife said do you recognize the church? i said no. when she told me i lost it and could not stop crying. It's a crazy medical problem as you seem to loose your short term memory but no one can give you the accurate answer as me are all different inside. Known my neurologist for over 19 yrs. now. this is the most hardist thing i have to live with. The heart operation i take for granted now, don't even care or worry about. Except for the clicking sometimes at night sleeping. Still love to freak people out joking and have them put their head against my chest. You gotta see their faces. So if you have the same situation or are curious about let me know. it is something all of use should know about talk about it. Plus of course live with it. I'm not upset writing and sharing this with everyone out here. I don't need sympathy or anything like that.. i'm just sharing hoping that i could help someone understand if they have it or wasn't explained to them what might happen after the surgery. i have a great sense of humor even if you what to joke about it. Plus have a lot of yrs.behind me having this. everyone have a Merry Christmas.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (December 16, 2019)

Mark - I think pumphead is very real and seems to be downplayed by cardiologists and surgeons. I have trouble remembering certain words and names of people I've known for years. Apparently, improved methods of bypass have minimized the effects on the brain, but without a doubt, they're still there.... Read more.

Mark Sherwinsky

6 years ago (December 16, 2019)

thanks please don't feel that bad for me. years ago yes. Listen the greatest thing i got is a great sense of humor. If you have one great, or find one and keep it. Reasons why some memory is good (not really) I get to watch movies over and over... Read more.

Mark Sherwinsky posted an update

8 years ago (April 5, 2018)

Listen everyone out there who is having Major Heart Surgery. When you feel good enough. get back to your routine. My situation is that 4 out of 10 get what i got. You gotta understand thou. I had that much blocked in my arteries (calcium build up from the bicuspid... Read more.

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Gina Fiorentino

8 years ago (April 5, 2018)

Mark, it is good to read your post. I am wishing you well and hope that things will feel more manageable. You have a good sense of humor- but I can tell it's not been easy. Still- your desire to help others is infectuous. :) Stay connected.

Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (April 5, 2018)

Hello Mark, Thank you for your post. Very thoughtful of you to try to help others. Keep smiling!

Andreas Harpas

8 years ago (April 6, 2018)

Hi. I'm from Cyprus (Greek ) I'm 50 years old and I'm going into surgery in a few days for aortic valve replacement but I just can't decide what valve to choose any advice?

Mark Sherwinsky

8 years ago (April 6, 2018)

Lets see what valve to use. That is up to you and your doctor. I took the mechanical valve. Yes i have to be on blood thinners the rest of my life. My doctor said because i was only 48yrs old at the time choose that one. I should out... Read more.

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