Noel's Posts

Hi Noel, the foggy brain has been discussed here several times. I had it but eventually has gone away. As far as muscle strength I don't try to lift more than 10 pounds so not so sure on that. As Rose said it can be caused by aging. Hope you find some answers. Glad your surgery went well. Keep us posted and God bless you

I hear you Noel. It's hard to know what causes what. Is it meds? Is it ageing? Is it short and/or long term effects? I wonder whether my symptoms stem long term effects of cancer treatment or from anesthesia. You are not the only one wondering about this. I'd be vocal with my doctors to let them know what you are experiencing. Take care.

I agree its hard to tell weather its meds, surgery, trauma, etc.with brain and emotions. My upper body is still very weak but getting better 7 months out. I could lift more but if I do the front of my body lets me know not to. I do feel like my arms and chest looked like I was in my 90's after surgery (weight loss and total muscle loss). Now I think just from doing life and very, very light weights I have entered the 60's 😉. I am 55 and hope by the begging of July to look like it HaHa!!!

Dear Noel, there was mention of poorer cognition after hvs here (the "pump head"), but very low iron and weight loss at your age and being male demands for some more diagnostic as it could be serious, please contact your PCP if you already haven't. Hope it is just postsurgery thing, but better be safe :) Postsurgery anemia resolves in about 3-4 months after the surgery, and muscle atrophy should get better as you excersize... Keep us updated.

I would get a check up regarding cognition from either your primary provider or neurologist if you can do that. There are many causes of altered cognition, including low thyroid, low B12, depression, ect. Hopefully you can Get a diagnosis, and then you can deal with whatever the cause. Keep us posted!