One more thing...its about back pain and eye sight!!! - ThinnerTimes

Paperminds · 05-11-2006, 10:50 AM

Well I remember right out of surgery, I had severe I mean BADD back pain in between my shoulder blades...it went away about a day late, all they could tell me is its probably because of getting tossed around so much during surgery...now that its gone , its not a big worry...just wondering if anyone else got that?? The other thing is, I have very bad eye site...I wear glasses, and when I was discharged, I was not focusing AT ALL...and it was bad all yesturday(yesturday I was discharged, I am 3 days out) my glasses would not work, I noticed today it was a little better, I am guessing it was from the pain meds, what do you all think? it was very weird. well ttyl....

bubbasmama · 05-11-2006, 02:03 PM

I could not focus for a few days either.they said because i am a diabetic and they did not have me on my meds because my glucose was 199{under 200}.finally after a week my numbers came down to normal and i could see again. Hope this helps.Barb

Paperminds · 05-11-2006, 02:18 PM

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I could not focus for a few days either.they said because i am a diabetic and they did not have me on my meds because my glucose was 199{under 200}.finally after a week my numbers came down to normal and i could see again. Hope this helps.Barb

Thank you so much...i am glad to hear someone else who had this problem...I am not diabetic but you never know something related to it might have affected it...I am starting to focus better now thank you

WantToRun · 05-11-2006, 03:55 PM

Oh good! Its not just me. Im on day 3 and its driving me nuts that i cant see very well. I wear glasses too.
My doc said that it may be an effect of the anestesia - also im REALLY sleepy and i know that when i get really tired my eyesight gets kind of blurry.

My back hurt too ... i assumed it was just from that horribly uncomfortable bed.

I hope you get to feeling better

That way i can too hehe

Paperminds · 05-11-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WantToRun

Oh good! Its not just me. Im on day 3 and its driving me nuts that i cant see very well. I wear glasses too.
My doc said that it may be an effect of the anestesia - also im REALLY sleepy and i know that when i get really tired my eyesight gets kind of blurry.

My back hurt too ... i assumed it was just from that horribly uncomfortable bed.

I hope you get to feeling better

That way i can too hehe

It will get better...my sight is almost back to normal...back still sore but I think thats because of the way I am sleeping ( on my sides) So I believe we had our pre opt together....I am also Dr.. Mueller and I was on the 8th....remember me??

Vibe1973 · 05-11-2006, 09:02 PM

[quote=Paperminds] I had severe I mean BADD back pain in between my shoulder blades...it went away about a day late, all they could tell me is its probably because of getting tossed around so much during surgery... ?? QUOTE]

What do you mean by "tossed around during surgery" ???

~Sara

WantToRun · 05-11-2006, 10:51 PM

I do remember you

Im glad yours went well too!!

Dr Mueller is a hoot isnt he? My husband was all "Is he hyperactive or what?" cause he was in my room talking about a thousand miles per hour right before he said it was ok to release me.

My vision has gotten alot better over the course of the day too... after one of my mini-naps when im up and around im at almost 100% i think and then it will go downhill a little bit when ive worn myself out again and then i just go take another mini-nap.
.... ill never get back into a normal sleeping schedual again i fear. These 1-2 hour power naps are awsome.

Paperminds · 05-12-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Paperminds

I had severe I mean BADD back pain in between my shoulder blades...it went away about a day late, all they could tell me is its probably because of getting tossed around so much during surgery... ?? QUOTE]

What do you mean by "tossed around during surgery" ???

~Sara

OH no no no don't worry...just you know if you have ever watched a surgery show on Discovery or something....you are on like a unpadded piece of metal and your hands and arms are strapped down...that can cause some uncomfortable pain after for a person who is big you know??? Sweety don't worry it goes away and not everyone, infact most to even get it, ITS WORTH IT!!!

Paperminds · 05-12-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by WantToRun

I do remember you

Im glad yours went well too!!

Dr Mueller is a hoot isnt he? My husband was all "Is he hyperactive or what?" cause he was in my room talking about a thousand miles per hour right before he said it was ok to release me.

My vision has gotten alot better over the course of the day too... after one of my mini-naps when im up and around im at almost 100% i think and then it will go downhill a little bit when ive worn myself out again and then i just go take another mini-nap.
.... ill never get back into a normal sleeping schedual again i fear. These 1-2 hour power naps are awsome.

Yeah I love Dr. Mueller I wouldn't have wanted any other surgeon...I too am at about a 100% I find myself nervous to do things, like sleep!!! I don't get much...I am a stomach sleeper and I am to nervous to lay on my stomach so I toss from one side to another all night long...any suggestions on what I could do or should I not be nervous as long as it doesn't hurt?? I have to say I am very happy to be out of the hospital and home...SIPPING on my water all day, goodness its a hassel getting those 64oz down...lol...well IM me sometime...ttyl <3 Jenna

Joanne · 05-12-2006, 08:33 PM

As far as sleeping goes...have you tried a recliner? I am 5weeks out and I still prefer it. I tried the night before last to sleep in my bed (I"m also a stomach sleeper). I am still not ready to sleep on my stomach and my hips start to hurt after about an hour....so I toss and turn. In the chair I sleep fine. Try it.

Also when I was in the hospital the nurse told me I was lucky that my back wasn't bothering me. She said a lot of people experience extreme back pain after the procedure. So it's very common. I know that doesn't make it less painful, but maybe less stressful.