July 6 2015 I will be getting a biliopancreatic Diversion with duodenal switch

[yoyena 3]

305 pounds

Edited June 28, 2015 by yoyena

[CMDD71 9]

Good luck! I started my pre-op diet on 6/6, the doctor then moved my DS op up to 6/11. 427lbs, down to 400, then gained 14 in the hospital. Now 6/29 and down to 377. Definitely seems like it was worth it to this point.

[SIPSGrammy 27]

I had my surgery on June 8th. I do not regret it at all. My first post-op appt my surgeon said that he has seen amazing results with this surgery that by far, surpasses the sleeve and RNY. Since my surgery I've lost 17lbs. so far. Good Luck to you!

[Postop 412]

Best of luck! Who's doing the surgery?

[yoyena 3]

Dr. Meyers in Reading Pa.

[yoyena 3]

How long is the full recovery of the ds?

[CMDD71 9]

I think it depends on your definition of fully recovered. My gas was gone in 7-10 days, greatly diminished by day 4. The incisions were healed by two weeks (still with scabs). Started eating regular soft food by end of week 3 (not pureed). I was back at work after a week (including the 3 days in the hospital ), wish I had taken an extra couple of days, just based on exhaustion by end of work day. About 10-12 days out the drive to work no longer bothered me.

Currently in the 4th week and able to walk a mile and a half with no issues.

Obviously the time frame will differ by person and the eating schedule differs by doctor.

Feeling good, and as of this morning I am down 54lbs.

[Postop 412]

Hope it's going well, today.

[yoyena 3]

I am 4 days post op and feel like crap. I think its because of my high blood pressure. I hopes it gets better.

[yoyena 3]

My blood pressure was high. Still in the hospital.

[Postop 412]

It should drop soon. Many of us have very low BPs (and heart rates) after the DS.

Hope you feel better.

[yoyena 3]

It finally came down. I have to wear a patch and monitor that. Today i experienced a little bit of vomit, probably i ate to fast.

[Postop 412]

What did you eat?

[yoyena 3]

sugar free lemon ice.

Propel also doesn't agree with me.

So far broths and cream Soups are good.

[Postop 412]

I remember they gave me a turkey lump the second night. I ate a tiny forkful.

Edited July 11, 2015 by Postop