Is this normal?

[cbrenner1980 2]

I had gastric bypass on 12/6/16. The surgery went excellent as far as pain and recovery. Now that I am a month out I have no energy. My mind is out there most of the time. I am so forgetful and just absent minded. I have NEVER been like that before surgery. I could remember things from when I was a child now I question myself on where my kids were born! On top of this a week after surgery I have started stuttering. What in the world would make this happen? Is this normal and I am over reacting? I see the doctor next week but would be nice to be relaxed to know it's normal before then.

Thanks!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery over 3 years ago and did not experience any of the symptoms you describe. So off hand I would say those symptoms are not normal.

According to the internet: Neurogenic stuttering may occur after a stroke, head trauma, or other type of brain injury. With neurogenic stuttering, the brain has difficulty coordinating the different components involved in speaking because of signaling problems between the brain and nerves or muscles.

CAUTION: I am not a medical doctor and have no medical expertise; so take whatever I say with a grain of salt. One of the dangers of surgery is the formation of blood clots. As a result, most patients were put on blood thinners after surgery and request to walk every day after surgery. If a blood clot forms somewhere in the body (usually the heart) and it can travel through the bloodstream to your brain. Once in your brain, the clot eventually travels to a blood vessel small enough to block its passage. The clot lodges there, blocking the blood vessel - causing a stroke. The medical word for this type of blood clot is embolus.

So I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon next week if not sooner. Your doctor should be made aware of these symptoms immediately.

[WannabeH 114]

See you Dr. It could be nothing but you should seek medical advice regardless.

[GmaDiana 81]

Can also be a sign of low B12.Check in with your dr.

[Redmaxx 740]

I had the "absent minded" thing as well. It has seemed to go away. As far as being tired, that went away after I had the surgery. My CPAP machine is actually helping me now.

[Ravensgrl 19]

I also felt very tired and had no energy the first few weeks after surgery. I think that part is normal... but you should report any other neurological symptoms to your doctor. Good luck

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[Travelher 915]

Can also be a sign of not enough carbs. Our bargains need carbs to function properly. I had the same. Mine has gotten better once I started adding healthy carb so back in. First bump in brain power came when my calories started upping, second was adding carbs.