I used to be very driven at work before the surgery, and was able to hyper-focus and just crank stuff out. I don't know if it's the lower calories, lower carbs, the distraction of the surgery and recovery or what, but I struggle to focus. I can't read two pages in a book without getting distracted. This from the woman who used to read 2-3 books a week. I just ran 2-3 days of workshops effectively so the gray matter still works, just can't focus on quiet tasks like I used to.

Is this to be expected? Is it nutrition/recovery related? I'm 4 months out.

And since a picture is worth a thousand words--not to mention more amusing than my dry recitation above--a pic for you.

I also noticed I have been feeling more focused the last week. About 2 weeks ago I started taking Methyl B12 instead of normal B12 and I think that has a lot to do with it. I suspected I had a MTHFR (mthfr.org) genetic mutation because of having hashimotos and some other indications. I got tested and sure enough I have 2 MTHFR mutations. I first read about it in Stop the Thyroid Madness: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/mthfr/

I need to go that book. I've heard you reference it a few times and I know it's helped you. Thank you for the URL I will definitely check it out. I've stopped taking my b12. Maybe time to go back on that.

I see MTHFR and think something else entirely. But that's interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if I have that too; we have strong family issues with thyroid malfunction.

I probably have attention issues even more because a) I have ADHD too and I have very erratic jobs…there are about 5 million things to do and I have to constantly switch gears for it.

I see MTHFR and think something else entirely. But that's interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if I have that too; we have strong family issues with thyroid malfunction. I probably have attention issues even more because a) I have ADHD too and I have very erratic jobs…there are about 5 million things to do and I have to constantly switch gears for it.

Those are the words I used when I got my test result!

Unfortunately, anesthesia stays in your body much longer than you think. Couple that with a significant calorie reduction and you may experience significant fogginess. There is a lot of research on both. Start with an understanding that it takes time coupled with Protein, Water and good chiropractic care and the fog will slowly subside.

I didn't get the part about good chiropractic care. What am I missing?

Helps the nervous system. http://drbakercares.com/blog/b_13251_recovering_from_brain_fog_and_fatigue_after_general_anesthesia_or_surgery_5_tips_to_help_you.html

I am so happy to see this post. I, too, have had a terrible time focusing. At work, I have an increasingly hard time getting jobs completed. My day flies by and I have little to show for them. I have wondered if I am too distracted by my friends at Bariatric Pals! I am just no longer efficient or effective at work or at home. At nearly 5 months out I feel like my mind is not what it was. The light is still on but not nearly as bright as before. Is it because of the low calories. Is it because my world is so preoccupied by VST thoughts and activities. If anyone else has ideas, please share.

I am so happy to see this post. I, too, have had a terrible time focusing. At work, I have an increasingly hard time getting jobs completed. My day flies by and I have little to show for them. I have wondered if I am too distracted by my friends at Bariatric Pals! I am just no longer efficient or effective at work or at home. At nearly 5 months out I feel like my mind is not what it was. The light is still on but not nearly as bright as before. Is it because of the low calories. Is it because my world is so preoccupied by VST thoughts and activities. If anyone else has ideas, please share.

What I find is that if I have an emergency, a deadline, etc. I rally to it and get it done. But the mundane, every day tasks that I used to just take care of, now I put off and off and off.

It does help me to spend less time on the forum for SURE. Otherwise I find all my energy devoted here. But I do believe there is some nutritional voodoo going on. (I love to blame my lack of carbs for everything bad in my life )

Logically I should try increasing my carbs and seeing if it helps but I'm afraid they will make me hungry all the time, and I sure do love not being hungry all the time!

I was just reading up on Ketosis from another thread. Funny enough that is one of the side effects of low carb diet which in turn triggers the fat burning process which causes ketosis.

I was just reading up on Ketosis from another thread. Funny enough that is one of the side effects of low carb diet which in turn triggers the fat burning process which causes ketosis.

See?? I said it was lack of carbs that were responsible for bad things!

Except that my ass is smaller, which is a good thing. Sigh. Why does the world have to be filled with such difficult choices?

I was just reading up on Ketosis from another thread. Funny enough that is one of the side effects of low carb diet which in turn triggers the fat burning process which causes ketosis.

See?? I said it was lack of carbs that were responsible for bad things!

Except that my ass is smaller, which is a good thing. Sigh. Why does the world have to be filled with such difficult choices?

You have to get your priorities straight...anyone can fake intellegence (look at me). But you can't fake skinny.

I have found my ability to focus is impaire and I am only 6 weeks out. I take vyvanse for ADD, and it does not seem as effective as it had been prior to surgery.