Anyone have trouble with brain fog after surgery?

[dena1258 13]

I had my sleeve surgery on 7/17 and since then my head just hasn't felt "right". It's hard to describe, I can still remember things & do crossword puzzles etc, I just feel a lot slower. I also get lightheaded if I turn my head too quickly. I know this is more common in those of us over 60 (I'm 65) so I was wondering if anyone else has gone through this?

[CloserToFine 172]

Oh my gosh, this is sooooo common. Annoying and kinda scary, but common. I had it too and couldn't focus on anything for well over a week. My job relies on my ability to read and think, and it felt like I was never going to be "normal" again. Sure enough, adding Protein back into the diet helps a ton, as does getting enough sleep/rest. A few weeks from now, you'll barely remember this phase! :-)

Hang in there.

(PS - I'm 49)

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I definitely experienced this. It does get better but it is one reason I think it's a good idea for folks to take their time going back to work even if they feel physically ok.

[dena1258 13]

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 9 days post op and it is slowly getting better day by day. I always managed to get in my Protein and Water, and both my blood pressure and blood sugar were okay so I attributed the fog to the anesthesia. Looking forward to being "normal" again.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Uh, yeah ... three reasons:

Major surgery

General anesthesia

Pain meds

Just get plenty of rest and keep drinking lots of Water to help flush out the toxins from surgery and from your rapid weight loss. Your kidneys are working hard right now.

[dena1258 13]

@@VSGAnn2014

Thanks! And congratulations on getting to your goal!

[Bbarb 0]

I just had gastric bypass on Monday and I feel the exact same way. It’s so hard to explain. It’s like I’m in my own world. I had complications with anesthesia and I was worried that might have effected me