Has anyone had negative affects of anesthesia after surgery i.e. memory loss and eye...

Winniepootoo
on 10/25/17 10:04 am
RNY on 06/19/17

Hi everyone. Since my surgery june 19 2017 my eye sight and memory have been going downhill. I believe I now have Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)... My PCP said it was my diabetes however my a1c never went above 6.7 until surgery because they gave me steroids 3 times with my complications. My finger stick test hasn't been above 86 since august... My recall for information is way off, and I strain to remember things... My eye sight is strained as well. and I believe I need glasses full time... Has anyone had this experience? It is wreaking havoc on my ability to function daily...

Thank you all

ScottAndrews
on 10/25/17 11:54 am
RNY on 03/20/17

Personally no nor have I heard about anyone in here experiencing this. But that doesn't mean much even as it seems to mostly effect either the very young or the very old

I would definitely call Dr Wong.

Gwen M.
on 10/25/17 12:00 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Have you had you B6 and B12 checked?

What labs and tests have you had?

Have you seen your surgeon? Have you seen any other specialists?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Lina_Ann
on 10/25/17 2:59 pm

I know brain fog is very popular after surgery. Not from the anaesthesia though.

Referral: June 2017
RNY with Dr. Neville in Ottawa: January 8th, 2018

mirandaF
on 10/25/17 8:42 pm
RNY on 08/07/17

This occurred for me when I had to have my Divinci surgery for my total hysterectomy. Some people state the reason for that though was due to the fact the position we are put into for said surgery. We are flat on our back, but tilted backwards so our legs are pretty much in the air and our head is pointing more towards the ground. A lot of people surmise that due to the weight of our body and position that it causes our blood to pool differently and effects the nerves.

As far as I know though, we are not tilted for this operation. I do agree with the others though, what are you blood panels saying about your vitamins and everything else. It is known that POCD can occur because of surgery, but usually more so in elderly/cardiac patients. It doesn't mean that it could not of occurred for you. If your panels are great and nothing else is sticking out of the ordinary, I would bring that up with your doctor. It is said people who suffer from POCD usually within the year even out and return to normal but a select few continue to suffer. So I hope for your sake that this is just an imbalance and able to be fixed with work. Or that this begins to get better for you. My eye sight still is no better and has gotten worse since surgery, but my memory has improved.

I wish the best for you.

Winniepootoo
on 10/26/17 9:14 am
RNY on 06/19/17

Hi everyone thank you for getting back to me... My labs are ok, I was low in iron and i raised it, my red or white cell count is a bit strange and I am taking thiamine in addition tro my vitamins and meds. I told Dr. wong he said it would pass and so did my pcp... 4 months out it hasn't... However I have had numerous complications and severe allergic reactions to narcotics in the hospital and out. I will be seeing Dr. wong next week... Thank You for your replies .

:)

Gwen M.
on 10/26/17 12:30 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

What does "okay" mean? What lab tests did you have? Have you had your b6 and b12 levels tested? What were those results?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Winniepootoo
on 10/26/17 5:05 pm
RNY on 06/19/17

here is my b12 and irom

Order: VitaminB12

Vitamin B12 10/11/2017 >2000 pg/mL 243-894 Northwell Hea

IronTIBCPanel

% Saturation, Iron
Unbound Iron Binding Capacity Iron Binding Capacity Total Iron, Serum

Value Units Range

10.00 % 14-50 316.00 ug/dL 110-370 351.00 ug/dL 220-430 35.00 ug/dL 30-160

it was way too high so they told me to do it once a week... to take the liquid b12

Gwen M.
on 10/26/17 5:34 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Your iron is low.

What is your b6?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Winniepootoo
on 10/31/17 12:38 pm
RNY on 06/19/17

I am about to do another round of tests so ill check back if there is any improvement... trying to find a better iron that doesnt constipate so much I have a hematologist appt in nov too

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