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Anna Thomasq got a guestbook from Gabi x
12 years ago (September 10, 2014)
Hi Anna, well done with all your procedures. I had visual disturbances after surgery. Like a migraine aura almost daily and sometimes with dizziness, vomiting, sweating etc. It has gradually tapered off and I just sometimes get a visual 'grid' in my vision. So better times for you ahead. I... Read more.
12 years ago (September 26, 2014)
Thanks Gabi! I'm glad to hear that you are doing better. I had another one yesterday but just sat down and waited it out. It sure beats choking!!! Hugs!
Anna Thomasq got a guestbook from Geri
12 years ago (September 9, 2014)
Dear Anna I had some vision abnormalities, don't know what to call them, moving silver or gray little things circulating around my head following surgery, I am now 8 weeks post op and see a minute amount of these swirly things , I will see ophthalmologist tomorrow and ask him.... Read more.
12 years ago (September 9, 2014)
Hi, Geri and Anna. I had the same vision things, but for me it was before surgery (and afterwards). I had it checked out before surgery, to make sure it was not related. In my case, it was colorful lights, they call it "flashing lights" and in my case again,... Read more.
12 years ago (September 26, 2014)
Thank you Geri and Eleanor. Eleanor, that is my granddaughter :) My step-daugher's baby. My son is in college at the University of MIssouri but I definitely appreciate the compliment. Closing in on 48 pretty fast! (and grateful!!!!!!)
Anna Thomasq got a guestbook from Mike Culpepper
12 years ago (August 18, 2014)
Anna - Welcome to the recovery group. I had a bout or two of kaleidoscope vision about 2 weeks after surgery. Watching TV and each eye started sending different signals. My cardiologist said it's result of anesthesia -- right and left sides of the brain become uncoordinated and have to... Read more.
12 years ago (September 9, 2014)
Mike, Thanks so much for your comment! I just saw it and that's so good to know. I was under for quite awhile and have had anesthesia almost every year for about five now, at least, so that makes sense. I hope that this finds you doing well and I... Read more.

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