C T.
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Bobbi B. 21 years, 7 months ago
Congratulations on this stage in your journey. You may think its over, but it has just begun. Good luck on your new life. When you wake up, you will be on the other side of the divide and have boundless opportunity awaiting you. It's up to you. I know you will make the best of it!. Bobbi
Paul's N. 21 years, 7 months ago
Good luck on your surgery! You will be in my prayers. Just remember the reasons that you are doing this. YOU CAN DO IT! I hope that your surgery is uneventful and that you have a speedy recovery!
DawnInMpls 21 years, 7 months ago
CT, Congratulations on getting switched! A few things I wish I knew before DS surgery: Recovery is very individual, but I kept listening to the LAP RNY'ers and thinking my recovery would be like theirs. Open DS is ALOT more invasive- it is a longer procedure and the bypass is distal- so recovery will take longer. Expect to have an altered appetite and taste- This will happen until all of the anesthesia is out of your system (up to 3 months- But you will know when it's gone!) Expect to have low energy for awhile- but this varies from person to person. Expect pain- BUT DEMAND pain management from you nursing staff. Have your family advocate for you- Hospitals are horribly over-staffed and sometimes it takes another voice. Also NO one told me this- but DS'ers plateau more often and earlier than RNY'ers. Don't let it alarm you. Please follow you surgeon's program for vitamins and supplements- They are essential for the rest of your life! Need even more support? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/duodenalswitch/ has 2000 members- subscribe! they are chatty group, but you can go to no messages and just read the board messages online. Email if you want any more support- my address is on my profile. May your surgery go well and your recovery swift! God Speed!
JoAnn M. 21 years, 7 months ago
C T Best wishes to you on 10/23. May all go well. I will be having surgery the same day (hopefully). My surgery was set for 10/11 but was cancelled. A big disappointment. I am looking forward to 10/23 and hopefully all will go well for all of us having surgery that date. JoAnn from Woodhaven, Michigan having surgery at BTC in Ypsilanti Michigan
Cherie L. 21 years, 7 months ago
CT, Good luck with your surgery! I wish you a speedy recovery. I had the doudenal switch also. Take Care, Cherie
Ron E. 21 years, 7 months ago
Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side. PS. If you check out my web page, be sure to sign the guest book there. Thanks.
LM O. 21 years, 7 months ago
CT, Wishing you the best on your upcoming big day! Praying that your recovery is quick and uneventful. Sending positive thoughts your way. God/Goddess bless you and keep you safe.
Moma V. 21 years, 7 months ago
Prayers and hugs for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!
Tricia G. 21 years, 7 months ago
Best of luck on your upcoming surgery. My thoughts and prayers are with you.