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To: Radix

How long can it last after surgery. Mine was 6 weeks ago and I am stumbling for words, worse than usual, that is.

TIA


1,199 posted on 02/03/2022 4:36:10 PM PST by I_be_tc ( )
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To: I_be_tc
I could not answer that honestly. I have long believed that it was a hospital phenomenon. The idea that there would be longer lasting effects following discharge is distressing.

Usually following surgery Patients spend time in the PACU (Pre Anesthesia Care Unit & Post Anesthesia Care Unit.) Once they are deemed to be ‘recovered’ from the Anesthesia they go to an ICU or a ‘Floor.’

I would suppose that problems of that nature should be made known to your PCP. Personally, I had very major heart surgery several years ago. They ‘woke me up’ simultaneously while extubating me. I have no memory of being on mechanical ventilation. That I think is normal.

Six weeks following a procedure is to me indicative that your medications might need to be adjusted. I have had to get mine done a long while ago. Well, maybe I'm inclined to know more because of my profession. The Docs, NPs, and others who take care of me usually appreciate the fact that I understand their lingo.

Definitely address this with your Physician.

1,205 posted on 02/03/2022 5:04:10 PM PST by Radix (Politicians; the Law and the Profits)
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To: I_be_tc

My surgery was in summer 2019 and my memory is still somewhat impaired, and cognition. I’ll say the wrong word and think I said the right one, etc. A tiny percent of people get permanent damage.

Never again.


1,206 posted on 02/03/2022 5:08:59 PM PST by little jeremiah (Where We Go One We Go All)
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To: I_be_tc

I got lucky after my surgery... but I take niacinimide. I read a long time ago it helps with memory.. not niacin, but the niacinimide.

After my surgery I woke up thinking to myself.. “don’t fight them” lol.

I take one in the am and one in the pm and find it really helps. Maybe placebo, who knows? Costs very little and no side effects.

Petey


1,219 posted on 02/03/2022 5:44:59 PM PST by peteypupperdoo (Petey Pupperdoo - "We, the people, are the cure.")
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To: I_be_tc

General anesthesia knocks down your vitamin B.

Post-op, it is highly advisable to take vitamin B complex.

Here is what I suggest to others as it helps restore your energy and clears brain fog...

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Answer-Liquid-Vitamin-B-Complex/dp/B0054JEAZI/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?keywords=liquid+vitamin+b&qid=1643979797&sr=8-10


1,340 posted on 02/04/2022 5:04:40 AM PST by SheepWhisperer (My enemy saw me on my knees, head bowed and thought they had won until I rose up and said Amen!)
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