Newbie with questions

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I'm hoping to have a BPD/DS this September. I'm

taking care of the preop tests and such this month and

have a meeting with my surgeon on July 25th. I've

been monitoring different groups to try to get a

better understanding of post op life and I have a

couple of questions that have probably been asked a

million times but I haven't actually seen them as I've

been browsing.

I'm fairly clear about the malabsorbive nature of the

surgery and that vitamins and protein and such will

become a regular way of life. What I'm unclear about

are such side effects as gas, wind, diahrrea, bad

breath, etc. It seems to me some people are affected

while others aren't. I'm very unclear about what to

expect.

I haven't met with my surgeon and this may be all part

of that meeting but I thought I'd try to do some more

research on my own.

Thanks to all who are willing to share.

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