Well I got the call yesterday that my insurance approved my DS .My data is 10/25/17.I would like to know what side effects I should expect and if anyone regrets having the DS.

52 minutes ago, Linram1960 said:

Well I got the call yesterday that my insurance approved my DS .My data is 10/25/17.I would like to know what side effects I should expect and if anyone regrets having the DS.

Right after surgery the majority of your pain will be from trapped gas. The gas inside your intestines will be easy to deal with. Don't be afraid to fart. The inter abdominal has is more difficult to rid and the Only thing that helps is WALKING, I'm not kidding. Make yourself a promise that you will walk as soon as you can and as often as you can tolerate. Pain meds will do nothing to help. Remember to sip water slowly, I was given a medicine cup to drink from. Try to wean off of pain meds as soon as possible as the cause constipation. Don't be afraid of healthy fats, do not eat a low fat diet. It won't be good for you.

When you get to soft food stage try very ripe avocado. Your system will thank you. Gas is common, it will have a strong odor especially if you eat lots of sugar or veggies.

If you aren't already find a support group in your town. Do not expect your friends or family to understand what you are going through or be as supportive as you will need.

Buy a belt. You will lose weight faster than you can buy new clothes. Wait 4 or 5 months and try thrift stores or second hand stores.

Well I got the call yesterday that my insurance approved my DS .My data is 10/25/17.I would like to know what side effects I should expect and if anyone regrets having the DS.

I'm still pre op for DS, do you mind telling what insurance do you have, and how long did it take to get approved? Congratulations on your date, I know your excited!

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I have federal Blue cross /Blue shield.It took about a month for the approval.

I have federal Blue cross /Blue shield.It took about a month for the approval.

thank you for the info!

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You are welcome .Good luck with everything?

11 hours ago, dsdesigna said:

Right after surgery the majority of your pain will be from trapped gas. The gas inside your intestines will be easy to deal with. Don't be afraid to fart. The inter abdominal has is more difficult to rid and the Only thing that helps is WALKING, I'm not kidding. Make yourself a promise that you will walk as soon as you can and as often as you can tolerate. Pain meds will do nothing to help. Remember to sip Water slowly, I was given a medicine cup to drink from. Try to wean off of pain meds as soon as possible as the cause constipation. Don't be afraid of healthy fats, do not eat a low fat diet. It won't be good for you.

When you get to soft food stage try very ripe avocado. Your system will thank you. Gas is common, it will have a strong odor especially if you eat lots of sugar or veggies.

If you aren't already find a support group in your town. Do not expect your friends or family to understand what you are going through or be as supportive as you will need.

Buy a belt. You will lose weight faster than you can buy new clothes. Wait 4 or 5 months and try thrift stores or second hand stores.

Thank you for the information.

You are welcome .Good luck with everything[emoji106]

good luck to you as well!

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On 22/09/2017 at 8:22 AM, dsdesigna said:

Make yourself a promise that you will walk as soon as you can and as often as you can tolerate.

Sage advice from the many blogs and vlogs I've been sifting through.

Good luck to you. As it was already posted, walking is the best thing for you. So totally helps with the trapped gas. Gas kicked my *ss those first few weeks. My doc told me to get charcoal pills. I was never so happy to rip a toot in my life.

hahaha good times I tell ya