Possible memory issues???

I'm wondering if anyone has had any memory issues at around 5 months post-op (VSG)... seems that short term memory may be lacking!!! Could be a side effect to stress at work -- I'm just not sure.

I'm compliant with vitamins, protein, and diet in general. I did, however, figure out in the past two weeks that when I eat more calories I lose more consistently... I was averaging around 800 per day now bumped up to 900 and the scales seem to be going down more consistently. My loss pattern from month 2-5 has averaged around 8 pounds per month.

I had iron labs at 4 months and they were good. I go in the end of October for 6 month labs.

Let me know what you think!!!

Meg

Everytime I thought I would figure out my losing pattern, it would change.  Maybe it was because I ate differently but who knows.  Everytime I think I am done losing, I lose some more. 

I thought my memory issues were old age, LOL.  I do think anethesia affects memory for a while??? but who knows how long.

You are funny, Price! The latest thing I forgot was to go to Curriculum Night for my daughter --- oh well, I'm thankful the teacher sends home awesome newsletters each week!

Meg

I'm almost 9 1/2 months out from surgery, and I actually feel more mentally agile.  What other factors do you have going on? Are you getting enough sleep or are you spreading yourself too thin?

My surgeon did a 6 months checkup on me with a full boodwork panel. Will you have a similar checkup? If you have any deficiencies, it should show up.

Yep, I'll hv a full blood work done end of Oct. I am sleeping ok. Not as much as I would like!!! I could sleep in every day if you let me.

Looks like a mixed bag of experience/opinions here!!!

Thx for your response!!
Meg

You betcha... I believe I had memory issues a couple months back... but it's hard to tell for sure because I've slept since then.

LOL!

I think we have so much to learn and remember about our "plan" that it's hard to keep track of every cotton pickin' thing.  Sometimes, the brain just says, "Okayyyyy... there's too much pizza on your dang plate.  Let's kick something off.  Jalapenos or Black Olives... which shall it be?  Ok!  Both!"  and pooof! just like that it's gone!

Sure happened to me!  I'm going to assume we're pretty normal and you're doing great, Meg!!



Keep up the good work and one day at a time I think everything is going to fall into place.  My +++t's not all together but it's getting closer every day.  lol

Ruthie

Thanks, Ruthie - - you are always encouraging and make me LOL, too! I hope my mind comes back soon! I miss it! LOLLLLL

Meg

Rofl!  I know 'zactly how you feel Miz Meg!

I was having more memory issues pre surgery, but during that time I was deficient in B12, and also had undiagnosed sleep apnea.

My labs were all normal going into this -- I have had sleep issues off an on in my adult life as far as waking up for a couple hours worrying in the middle of the night. But that's it!!!

My husband has Apnea and a CPAP --- how is your apnea now?????

MEg