SkullyRose’s Posts
Hi. I already discussed all these questions with my doctor and the nurses. I was asking these questions to get other peoples experiences so they can better help shape my experience. Thank you for your reply.
Hello All:
I am one month away from my DS surgery and I am very excited about the changes that are to come. I am also very nervous about how my food habits and relationship with food will change once I have the surgery.
Can anyone give me advice on any of the following topics:
- how to get through the 15 day pre-op liquid diet
- how to prepare mentally the night before/day of the surgery
- What the 2 weeks after the surgery is like
- Which vitamins and supplements I should buy: from my doctor or online/in store
- how to get through the first 6 months of new eating/drinking habits
- How fast the weight loss is in the first 6 months/year
- Did you need to have skin removal surgery? If so, what areas did you have skin removed?
- how often do you see your surgeon for follow-up appointments?
- Do you tell people that you had Bariatric surgery or keep that information to close friends and family?
- Any other helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your advice!
Hi Nopenname: thank you so much for your post. I am approaching one month from my surgery date of having a DS and I am nervous about the first six months in particular. Since you've already gone through it and have come out the other side successfully, will you give some advice on how to get through the first six months?
