Question:
cognitive changes
I had a sleeve gastrectomy over a year. agoI have noticed I'm not as sharp as usual...Problems are apparent at work...organization,problems ,solving problems,memory, sometimesI can't find a word when I express myself.I take all suppliments, my lab work is normal.PLEASE VG people tell me if you have had similar problems.I'm scared and think my supervisor at work has picked up on this. — gay56- (posted on January 31, 2010)
January 31, 2010
I have the same sense, though different surgery. I am taking all my
supplements; bloods are good. I am beginning to wonder if it is
age-related or perhaps even lack of super-vigilance because of the anxiety
of obesity? I wonder if we used to be hyper-attentive out of necessity?
— mst42
January 31, 2010
This is very odd you have sent this out now, I too have problems. I had my
surgery (RYN) August 2009, and I am having the same issues. Someone said
it maybe the lack of carbs, I am at a loss too.
— FSUMom
January 31, 2010
I too have noticed some definate memory issues and am alittle concerned. I
am 18 mths out of RNY. I wonder just how many of us are in this boat.
— ceecee127
January 31, 2010
I have noticed the same and am 19 months out of RNY. It drives me nuts! I
had mini strokes years ago (in my early 30's and am 45 now..)I was
worrying it had to do with that... I have to stop and think of words at
times, or will say one word when I meant another. Very Frustrating. My labs
are all good and I take my supplements religiously. I get all my proteins
etc, and have maintained a 120 lb weight loss for over 9 months. I find I
am only sharp in little waves ...I hope we can find out if this is surgery
related. I noticed about the same time that my eyes don't see like before
either, but think its age and computers..lol Keep us posted on what you
find out! Thanks for the question! hugs,Kim
— gpcmist
January 31, 2010
Did you have your b12 and iron checked? I had the same situation a decade
ago..lost one job due to my brain just not functioning..turns out that I
was severely anemic - I had/have Pernicious Anemia. But then 4 years later
it started again and I had become hypothyroid. Scary to lose the ability of
being "sharp" and watching it happen and no clue as to why. Best
wishes for a speedy conclusion.
Cheers, Tee
— texastreat
January 31, 2010
There are other things that aren't checked often..
So ALL of the B's? B1 included? Copper isn't checked often and has
neurological implications. Also, if you are taking high dose folic acid,
it can impair testing diagnostic for b12 -- so you could be masking a b12
deficiency -- you need a mma test to check for a b12 deficiency if you are
taking high dose folate.
— Andrea U.
January 31, 2010
I had the VSG surgery 18 months ago. I too have noticed at times that I'm
not as sharp as usual. But I attributed it to my age rather than the
surgery. I am 55 years young. But, I have noticed that if I don't get in
all of my protein grams that I am really sluggish and my energy level
drops. But as far as the sharpness.....I have read several articles about
it being related to the B vitamins. They are the core of our central
nervous system. I take the liquid vitamin B as I know that I don't absorb
the vitamin B properly in pill form. You might up your vitamin B intake
with a liquid B and see if this helps. God Bless...
— Jodi L.
January 31, 2010
Well, I don't wish any ill on anyone, but it is good to know that I am not
alone in this. I had the sleeve done six months ago and am having the same
memory problems. I do know that mini strokes can cause this, but I have
had had none. It is a scary situation that I thought might be age, I am
60. I tested high for B12. Any other ideas or comments are surely
welcome. Best wishes to all!
— Bonnie H.
February 1, 2010
WOW!!! Me too.... I thought it was only me.. I heard the B-12's are really
important for that. I am struggling at work, stop mid sentence searching
for a word. I see it in my job... driving me crazy. keep me posted!
— MarthaJ0110
February 1, 2010
I was having this problem but started hormone therapy and it has resolved
nicely. So for me it appears to be age related. Have you had hormaone
levels checked?
— trible
February 1, 2010
I am pre-surgery 64 days before RNY. I have cognitive changes and it is
prevalent at times. I have hypothyroid and severe Vitamin D deficiency.
The D may be the answer for me as my doc said up the D and the thoughts and
processes are back to where It should be. But I have had this problem
since childhood, I rely on my friend to review my past with me when I want
to go back. Could also be a selective thing, I thought; if it doesn't
interest me I don't pay attention, but yea, I do have to write it down or
nevermind. Whatever I am doing is working as I continue to move up the
ladder one step at a time :-)
— A. Me
February 1, 2010
Thank you for all your input.What is the amount of copper you recomended? I
choise the VG because there was no vitamin absorption issues (so I was
told). I'm very down about this. I work in the medical field and have to be
sharp at all times.Anymore ideas or similar experiences please
respond.Thanks and blessings to all
— gay_
February 1, 2010
I've had that linguistic abnormality all my adult life -- not being able to
find words. For me it's always seemed like a focus problem -- too many
thoughts crowding my mind at the same time. Can't get the words out before
another thought comes rushing through. I'm just 2-1/2 months post-RNY, and
haven't noticed any difference.
— Janell C.
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