GBS from surgery?

[SIZE=”2″]Hello.
I had a triple bi-pass with no problems. Make sure everyone knows you have had GBS and that they know what GBS is. They did change one drug before they put me to sleep. Blessingsl(Lakoda)[/SIZE]

Heya Tom

From what I hear getting GBS twice is pretty rare. Cold comfort for those who do.

I hear you on wanting Spring to get started, this Winter SUCKED!! However, I saw a robin yesterday, usually a pretty good sign

Peace brother:D

Well, it’s not only a question of getting GBS a second time. And, folks here have reported it happened to them.

It’s a question of getting GBS after surgery.

The internet is not much help on this subject. The NIH says, “[I]Occasionally, surgery or vaccinations will trigger the syndrome.[/I]

Well, people occasionally get struck by lighting, or injured in an automobile accident or flooded out in Fargo N.D.

For myself, I consider the chances extremely remote. For the one it happens to, that’s no consolation. I would not avoid surgery for that risk alone. Heck, you can undergo surgery and…… you fill in the blank!

Hi Tom ,

I have had CIDP and Transverse Mylitis for 10 almost 11 years now . I have had several “high risk ” surgeries since then and never had problems with getting it back as result from the surgery . However anytime your body is put under “stress” from any procedure your friend may see more residuals than normal . I have always let my surgeons now that I have it so they are aware of any issues that could arise during surgery. That way there are no surprises 🙂 Lots of rest after it is a huge must have !
I hope your friend does great with her surgery and best of luck !!
Kimberly

Tom,

I believe that my knee surgery triggered my onset. 8 days after elective surgery I was paralyzed to the chest within 48 hours.

Take the rest of the day off,

Rob