Duodenal Switch questions

Hello,

I'm scheduled for duodenal switch surgery on January 13th and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through it. I'm curious about your experiences--how was the surgery for you, any important tips to know before or after, how did you manage the pain, and did you feel any unusual sensations afterward? I had my first appointment two months ago and have lost 38 pounds by my second appointment, so I feel like I'm on the right track. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the surgery itself. I've had two surgeries in the past, but I don't really remember them. It's not the surgery that worries me as much as the idea of being put under anesthesia; I know it sounds strange, but it's been on my mind.

Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated!

First off, congrats on your progress so far?38 pounds down already is amazing, and it sounds like you?re totally crushing it on your journey! I had my duodenal switch a couple of years ago, and I?d love to share a bit about my experience. The surgery itself went pretty smoothly for me?honestly, the prep leading up to it felt more intense than the actual day! Pain-wise, it wasn?t as bad as I expected; I was sore for sure, but they kept me comfortable with meds, and walking around as soon as I could really helped. Pro tip: bring a pillow to hold against your stomach when you move?it?s a game-changer for that first week.

I totally get the anesthesia nerves?honestly, I was the same way! For me, it was over before I even knew it, and waking up was just kind of groggy but not scary. One weird thing after? My taste buds went haywire for a bit?some foods I loved before tasted off for a few weeks, which was wild! Definitely stock up on stuff you like that?s DS-friendly for after taking an iq test free.