Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I had surgery a month ago, and have not felt quite right since the general anesthesia. I've felt minor panic attacks, a slight pain in my neck and can still somewhat taste the the GA at times. There also seems to be an overall lethargic feeling that I can't shake. I've tried to explain it to my wife, but she doesn't think the GA would still be in my system. After reading some of your stories here, I know this is not just "in my head".
Thank you for your post. It hurts to have a legitimate question and people brush you off. I'm sorry for your experience. It makes you feel alone with your problem.
As I've tried to find out what happened to my dog's vision after her surgery, I've received a few critical and unsympathetic reactions from strangers in other forums. It surprised me and hurt my feelings. I thought people would be sincere and helpful. However this forum has given me the most helpful insight.
My dog really has lost some vision after her surgery. Your description sounds like how it seems she might be feeling (an overall lethargic feeling that you can't shake) - she can't speak to me, but maybe you have given her a voice.
I've said a prayer for you, that your experience will bring you to a search that will allow you to share your heart. God bless you!
I understand completely what your pet means to you. And I, too, know of a situation here in Ohio where an office cat was given too much anesthetic and then went blind. It IS a reality, whether doctors, vets and other people choose to believe it or not.
On the same note, my husband had back surgery 3 weeks ago and he still cannot sleep without spasms and tremors most of the night; constant, unrelenting chatter and whispering in his sleep, not to mention the fact that he is hallucinating and seeing people on our roof and in our house. (No people, just us.) Also, he is weak and has terrible tremors during his waking hours. Actually, I am having a hard time figuring out when he is awake or ASLEEP...he can be sitting upright on the sofa and he starts waving his hands and talking to no one there... when I question him, he just looks at me and says something totally off the wall that makes no sense. I can't seem to get anyone in his medical arsenal to agree that it may very well be the GA. I'm hoping this clears itself up but I am beginning to get scared.
The eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of the body & respond to what is going on in the whole system. (like when you have the flu). It's very likely the anasthesia effected your dog. Hopefully, it will wear off.
In the meantime, I would suggest you investigate & get your dog on some "green" powders & high antioxident elixirs like ViaViente that have a powerful ability to pull toxic substances out of the body... Yogurt(plain W/ FAT) is always helpful to the gut & immune system, supplies calcium & B vitamins, & is always very helpful (& inexpensive) for pets as well as people on a regular basis - ultimately can effect the eyes. Also, upgrade the quality of food. If corn is one of the 1st 3 ingredients in her dry food, it's a cheap, inferior food & is probably not providing enough nutrition for your pet. All our animals are suffering from this. Each generation gets weaker. Research the "raw diet" that has taken hold in recent years & healed MANY ills in our pets. That in combo w/ a high quality dry staple may give her the nutrition to heal faster.
If this doesn't reverse her condition, try some of the eye formulas at the health food store, and find yourself a wholistic vet who can work more specifically with her overall health. She's too young to be having problems like this.
clyde I had surgery 2 weeks ago and am having pretty much the same effects. Tired, depressed and also can't get warm or get enough to drink. Didn't start until a few days after the surgery. After reading all the posts on here, I'm sure it's the GA. Hope it doesn't last to long. Feel worse than before the surgery!!! I have a follow up in 3 weeks with my Dr. we'll see what he says. Anyone have any clue how long this goes on? I would love to feel normal again!!
Thank you for your post. It hurts to have a legitimate question and people brush you off. I'm sorry for your experience. It makes you feel alone with your problem.
As I've tried to find out what happened to my dog's vision after her surgery, I've received a few critical and unsympathetic reactions from strangers in other forums. It surprised me and hurt my feelings. I thought people would be sincere and helpful. However this forum has given me the most helpful insight.
My dog really has lost some vision after her surgery. Your description sounds like how it seems she might be feeling (an overall lethargic feeling that you can't shake) - she can't speak to me, but maybe you have given her a voice.
I've said a prayer for you, that your experience will bring you to a search that will allow you to share your heart. God bless you!
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On the same note, my husband had back surgery 3 weeks ago and he still cannot sleep without spasms and tremors most of the night; constant, unrelenting chatter and whispering in his sleep, not to mention the fact that he is hallucinating and seeing people on our roof and in our house. (No people, just us.) Also, he is weak and has terrible tremors during his waking hours. Actually, I am having a hard time figuring out when he is awake or ASLEEP...he can be sitting upright on the sofa and he starts waving his hands and talking to no one there... when I question him, he just looks at me and says something totally off the wall that makes no sense. I can't seem to get anyone in his medical arsenal to agree that it may very well be the GA. I'm hoping this clears itself up but I am beginning to get scared.
It's very likely the anasthesia effected your dog. Hopefully, it will wear off.
In the meantime, I would suggest you investigate & get your dog on some "green" powders & high antioxident elixirs like ViaViente that have a powerful ability to pull toxic substances out of the body... Yogurt(plain W/ FAT) is always helpful to the gut & immune system, supplies calcium & B vitamins, & is always very helpful (& inexpensive) for pets as well as people on a regular basis - ultimately can effect the eyes. Also, upgrade the quality of food. If corn is one of the 1st 3 ingredients in her dry food, it's a cheap, inferior food & is probably not providing enough nutrition for your pet. All our animals are suffering from this. Each generation gets weaker. Research the "raw diet" that has taken hold in recent years & healed MANY ills in our pets. That in combo w/ a high quality dry staple may give her the nutrition to heal faster.
If this doesn't reverse her condition, try some of the eye formulas at the health food store, and find yourself a wholistic vet who can work more specifically with her overall health. She's too young to be having problems like this.
Good luck.
Tlily