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KelleyM

By KelleyM, in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum

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KelleyM    11

KelleyM
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Hi all!

I am scheduled to have my DS on July 20th. I haven't even started my preop diet yet but looking forward to starting my new life.

I must admit that I am a bit nervous as to the pain after surgery. I had a hysterectomy last year so I know a little bit of what to expect in terms of anesthesia and the like. This will be the first time I've ever had to stay at a hospital for more than a day.

What was your guys' experiences? Nausea? Pain levels?

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The Candidate    3,215

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Well, I had the RNY, not the DS, so I can't say completely what your experience might be like. But I can say that the RNY was the first surgery I ever had in my entire life, and I was 54 at the time.

I too was apprehensive about what the recovery was going to be like. I'm happy to report that I had a near text book perfect result. No complications, and very little pain. I had made arrangements to stay with a family member the first week, as I was concerned that I wouldn't be up to navigating the stairs in my home. But I felt so good I ended up staying only one night and then drove myself home the next day. I felt so good I kind of wondered if they had actually performed the surgery at all!

The only issue I really had was the exhaustion, which lasted for about six weeks. Other that that, it was so much better that I had anticipated. I hope you have the same outcome.

Good luck!

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James Marusek    5,244

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I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. I found the pain levels to be very low compared with pass surgeries. But I may be an exception since I have a high tolerance for pain. I choose to have no pain medicine after I exited the recovery room. I didn't really need it. My pain level never reached a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10.

But if you are worried about pain, then walk at least 30 minutes per day religiously. And walk, walk, walk after the surgery while you are in the hospital. It really minimizes the pain.

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Bama2012    76

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Me too I had the DS very little pain. Only nausea from pain med so I asked them to stop them never had to take anymore. I had a full prescription at home never needed them. I too was left wondering if anything was actual done. I did see my new stomach on an X-ray after which was cool. You will gear up for a 10 on the pain meter and most likely experience a 2

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dirone    0

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Mine is also scheduled for July 20th at Monmouth medical. Luckily my Dr only requires a strict pre op diet if a fatty liver is present and it does not seem like I have one. Where are you getting your surgery done?

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Bama2012    76

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Mine is also scheduled for July 20th at Monmouth medical. Luckily my Dr only requires a strict pre op diet if a fatty liver is present and it does not seem like I have one. Where are you getting your surgery done?

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Who is doing your surgery?

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Bama2012    76

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Michael Bilof how about you?

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He did mine. By far the best doctor in my opinion. DM me for more info if you want it

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KelleyM    11

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Mine is also scheduled for July 20th at Monmouth medical. Luckily my Dr only requires a strict pre op diet if a fatty liver is present and it does not seem like I have one. Where are you getting your surgery done?

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I am getting mine done at ORMC in Orlando with Dr Jawad. I have to do the pre-op diet no matter what. I've been gearing up for that as I start this coming Wednesday.

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Postop    411

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Hello. I had a IV pump so I could give myself pain meds. The pain wasn't great, but not nearly as bad as orthopedic procedures I've had.

Are you having the full DS or the SADI/LoopDS/SIPS. You might want to double-check.

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Bama2012    76

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I'm having the full DS. It's sounding like I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. Thanks everyone!

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We were all nervous before our procedure lucky most experience far less complications than we expected. Good luck

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Bama2012    76

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Thought I had full DS turns out I had SADI with 250cc common Chanel. My doctor says he does all of them 250cc to cut down on malabsorption and diarrhea problems. I am much happier knowing I have a longer Chanel and only one cut inside

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KelleyM    11

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Well, I just had my surgery yesterday and everything is so far so good. The walking has been helping. But this is not nearly as much pain as I've experienced before. No nausea even. Just pain from the incisions. Thanks for the advice guys!

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Bama2012    76

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Well, I just had my surgery yesterday and everything is so far so good. The walking has been helping. But this is not nearly as much pain as I've experienced before. No nausea even. Just pain from the incisions. Thanks for the advice guys!

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Great news keep walking it will help!

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