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Hello Everyone. I am new to the site and just finished my 6 month diet plan and all my requirements. I am waiting on approval from my insurance company now. I hate waiting!

I am planning to have the DS done laproscopically once I am approved. I am not quite sure what to expect so if any of you have had this procedure and want to share your experiences I would truly appreciate it.
 
Hello, Welcome to the Forum, great people here. I'm not sure what DS is, I had the Roux-en-Y, but much of the surgery is the same. For me the worst part was waking up from surgery and having a dry mouth. No liquids or anything for the first day, until they did a "leak" test. Once I passed that, I was given drink and jello. After that, it's adjusting to a new life style, sticking to the plan your surgeon and nutritionist give you. You'll do great, don't hesitate to ask questions.

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Thank you all for your encouragement and welcome to the site.

The DS is Duodenal switch. I am 50 soon to be 51 and my insurance will cover only one WLS per lifetime, so with my doctor and nutritionist we determined this would be the best surgery for me.

I have read a lot of people have trouble with protein after surgery and I am already worried - the DS actually requires 100-120g of protein daily so I have my work cut out for me trying to find ways to get that much in.
 
Hi there! I am also waiting on my surgery; my date is the 28th of this month. I live in Ohio too! I have found a lot of encouragement here, simply from reading about the experience of others. Oh, I am having the RNY, although I am familiar with the duodenal switch. :D
 
Did you guys make ahead your foods for your first weeks after surgery or did you just make them as needed. I am trying to find some things to do ahead of time so I can get what I need even if I don't really feel like making it.
 
I'm a terrible planner, so I didn't prepare anything. I just make what I need when I need it. I don't think it matters, as long as you stick to the plan your Dr gave you.

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