Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone else have vision issues post-op?



Recommended Posts

I am 7 months post-sleeve and for the past 2 weeks, I've had issues with my vision. I've always had fantastic vision and only used light Rx glasses for when my eyes get tired from working on the computer. I'm talking 20/10 vision. Suddenly every day my vision is getting worse. Up close and far away. Everything is blurry, I'm having to squint as I drive and as I type.

So... I went to an optometrist over the weekend, thinking, maybe I'm just getting older and these years of working on the computer are catching up with me. The doctor did his tests and said my vision had definitely gotten "worse" since my last visit (about 2 years ago). My left eye is 20/20 with a little help and my right is 20/40.

He decided to dilate my eyes and noticed a "freckle" on my retina on my right eye that wasn't there before. That was the one and only thing he could find that was off, he told me that I need to see an Ophthalmologist for further testing because he "has no idea what's going on" VERY REASSURING lol. He also informed me that my new glasses won't fix whatever underlying cause is making my vision so bad so quickly.

I have an appointment next Tuesday to see the Ophthalmologist...so we'll see what is really going on. Just wondering if anyone had anything similar happen with their eyes and what the cause was. It could be completely unrelated to the surgery...so I'm just curious :)

Hope you're all doing fabulous!!!!

Edited by danieocean

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had blurred vision for 2 weeks and i panicked too until i came across this info about effect of anesthesia on eyes.

https://www.essilorusa.com/newsroom/why-did-i-experience-blurry-vision-after-anesthesia

My blurred vision disappeared without a trace after 2 weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, Bari_KS said:

I had blurred vision for 2 weeks and i panicked too until i came across this info about effect of anesthesia on eyes.

https://www.essilorusa.com/newsroom/why-did-i-experience-blurry-vision-after-anesthesia

My blurred vision disappeared without a trace after 2 weeks.

Thank you very much, but my surgery was in October :( 7 months later, 100lbs lost since surgery, 135 total. My family members have said their vision has fluctuated with weight loss/gain...IDK, we shall see!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've perfect vision my whole life. I'm 54 and in the last 5-7 years I developed an astigmatism out of the blue. I have 20/60 in my left eye now. On top of that I need +2.50 reading glasses to read. Could it maybe be just aging? That's what my eye dr told me.

Also, before surgery I would get blurry vision at night. My endo told me it was from my high bs.

I hope you find an answer!

Edited by gabybab

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry you're going through this. I haven't had any vision issues.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

10 hours ago, GradyCat said:

Sorry you're going through this. I haven't had any vision issues.

Thank you, may not be related at all but you never know! I'll post an update after I see the doc next Tuesday! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, othella2 said:

Haven't had any vision changes. Hopefully it's not something serious.

Sent from my Moto E (4) using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too! Hoping it's just a quick fix :D Thank you!!!! ❤️

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, gabybab said:

I've perfect vision my whole life. I'm 54 and in the last 5-7 years I developed an astigmatism out of the blue. I have 20/60 in my left eye now. On top of that I need +2.50 reading glasses to read. Could it maybe be just aging? That's what my eye dr told me.

Also, before surgery I would get blurry vision at night. My endo told me it was from my high bs.

I hope you find an answer!

I'm 28 and have no clue. My dad had great vision until he was in his early 50's and was stubborn for a while. He finally got some prescription glasses and they've helped him (when he remembers where they are) Ha!

My mom, on the other hand, had poor vision her whole life and ended up doing Lasik a few years ago.

Maybe it's mom's genes kicking in, maybe it's a Vitamin deficiency, getting older, maybe it's working from a computer all day or the dramatic weight loss? No clue! Hoping I'll get a good doctor who can give me some solid answers :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've had a freckle on my eye for years - likely nothing to worry about. As for the vision, mine hasn't changed, but when I was having problems, they found a Vitamin A deficiency. Doc asked if I'd had vision problems because apparently Vit A deficiency can cause that? Might want to get your Vitamin levels checked.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So I went to my appointment, my eyes are overall healthy.

The ophthalmologist said that the dramatic weight loss caused a sudden loss in vision that was inevitable (based on my family history).

This coupled with never knowing I have short lower eyelids and when I blink my eyes never actually close completely and they don't close when I sleep. The doctor asked me 3 different times if I had a face lift or eye lift - at 28, I don't think I'm ready for that just yet.

I guess this issue is common with people who have different facial plastic surgery procedures and their eyes being pulled too tight and they end up with the same issue.

He said I was just born this way and will need to be on artificial tears for the rest of my life to avoid damage from chronic dry eyes. Being that I have been this way my whole life...I never felt like my eyes were dry, just sensitive...it's been my normal!

Hoping the combination of artificial tears and new glasses will fix these problems. I pick up my glasses. tomorrow so fingers crossed. After years of my family making fun of me and taking pictures of me asleep with my eyes open...now I know why I do that!!! I'm not weird, I have a medical condition dang it!!! LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 5 days post op and I've noticed things are blurrier than normal and when people or things move too fast it seems to almost have a weird motion blur effect. I also find it hard to have my eyes focus on things it almost seems forced to have to focus now, like when I look at someone's face I feel that I have to dart my eyes back and fourth between their two eyes because mine are not comfortable just staring at one eye anymore. Has anyone had similar issues?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×