Anyone ever forget certain words after surgery or am I just going nuts?

[leapyrtwins]

Hey, Bucko - been wondering about you, too.  Nice to see you again    Don't be such a stranger!

Cathy -

try to rest as much as you possibly can.  At 15 months post op, I don't have the fatigue I had after surgery, but I notice that little issues still creep up on me when I'm overtired - balance, mixing up my words, dry eye, dry mouth.  The balance seems to be the most affected.  As you said yourself - don't overdo.

Jan

[Rick Everingham]

I'm 5 years post-op and I have that problem fairly regularly, especially when I am tired.  I also have problems with typing, the wrong word in a sentence.  Part of my brain know the word I should have typed was and, but the is what I type.  I try to blame it on having 2 teenagers.     But the reality is I still have some cognitive issues.

[Captain Deb]

AAAARRRRR!!!!!!  I calls it gettin' me mords wixed up!!!

Capt Deb

[saralynn143]

What kind of meds are you on? I have actually improved in this respect since surgery because I was able to drop the anti-seizure medication that was causing me to forget words.

The most stupid thing I can ever remember saying (and this was long before a medication side effect) was when a friend of mine and I were shopping for wedding lingerie. The saleslady told us there was a sale on camisoles and tap pants and I turned to my friend and said "Ooh, let's go look at the tampax."

Sara

[Nancy Drew]

Sara,

In my case, I take Lamictal.  I have been taking it for over 13 years for bipolar disorder.  I can't see myself ever going off of it because it is now a part of my brain chemistry, and it is what keeps my mood fairly stable.  I think when you put meds in your body, there is pretty much always going to be some trade off.  I am glad you are doing better with the words since you quit your meds, and especially after your surgery.  That is an added bonus.  Funny about the tampax.  Gotta find the "funnies" when you can.  Nancy

[Dog Lover]

Actually the only meds I take are ibuprophen occasionally. I have noticed a BIG improvement since I watch my fatigue.

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op right now, and I am wondering WHEN I'm going to feel balanced enough to drive. :-(  I'm getting close, but not quite yet. Also have my 4 week appointment with my Dr on Wed. with an MRI. Trying to figure out how much more time I'll need before going to work. Have been kind of thinking 2 more weeks of not working, and possibly then 2 weeks of working part time (at home). Wanted to get some things in my mind before visiting him and also checking out with the short term disability insurance company about the part time stuff -- if they still would pay for the 20 hrs/week that I was still unable to work. Guess I'll find out....

Cathy