Post Operative Vision Changes, 8.5 Months Out, Type II Diabetes:

I'm 8 and 1/2 months out from the LAP RNY. Before WLS, I was a Type II Diabetic. My surgeon took me off ALL of the diabetic medications because after monitoring in the hospital, the labs were so normal that he felt there was no longer a need for me to continue the medicine. I still use my glucometer to keep my eye on the blood sugar levels anyway, just to be safe. I've noticed for the past 2 months, that my vision is blurry~almost like I wake up in a fog of sorts. It usually clears up after I'm awake for some time, but NOT completely. My eyes don't hurt or anything. I'm thinking since I do wear contact lenses, and they are the same ones I used when I was pre-op, that I might just need to go and have another eye exam. I get so embarrased because sometime people wave at me passing by my office, and I can't even make out who they are, and strain a little as I type this question and in doing my daily work on the job. Do you think this is a result of the WLS, or that it might be a good idea to see my eye doctor to change the prescription? Thanks! LAP RNY 9/3/02 265/160/115~

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