Post surgery question

[Guest guest]

I have a tentative DS surgery date on Jan. 30 with Dr. Jossart in San

Francisco. My major remaining concerns involve what I should expect

post surgery; particularly the first three months. I realize that

individuals will vary, but I feel I need to have a better feel for

the range of possibilities. I once tried Xenical, but couldn't

tollerate it due to the orange oil slick discharge. I understand I

should expect a similar condition after surgery. Is this temporary or

a long term side effect? I also understand gas and stool odor are an

issue. How do folks manage short and long term? Any thoughts would be

appreciated!

thanks,

Steve. C.

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve and congratulations on your surgery date! When you have your surgery

I'll be just 6 months out so I thought I'd pass on

some answers to your question. I also took Xenical-actually it was Orlistat

when it was in trial stage..and thts when I took it..I

only lasted 5 weeks on it for exactly the same reason you quit-the oil slicks.

I lost about 15 lbs in thos 5 weeks and the pay off

was not sufficient for me. As I worked in the public at that time, the

disadvantages of having a leaky butt were too great to

stand.

There is no comparison, for me, between the DS and Xenical. My BMs are not

nearly as bad as they were with that drug..and in

fact I have had pretty regular type of BM's since about 4 weeks. If I suffer

it's because I made really poor food decisions...but

I remember once when I had mac and cheese on Xenical..too gross!!! I hve mac

and cheese at least weekly now with no foul

consequences.

As you might have noticed, we speak pretty frankly about bodily functions here

so please excuse me if I am slightly crass sounding

<LOL>.

As far as other things post op, I was weak as a kitten for about 6 weeks..and

everyone here said ~~6 weeks/6 weeks, just wait

for 6 weeks~ That was so true! At almost exactly 6 weeks I perked up and felt

much better both physically and mentally. My

surgery was performed lap. and took about 3 hrs. I was out of the hospital at

noon on Weds. following a Monday AM surgery. The

first weeks were somewhat difficult for me-I lived on cottage cheese and

applesauce, making sure I had organic cottage cheese

with asidolphous (sp). I really believe that helped me not to suffer from the

lose bowels that some folks get. Ialso started

taking a pro biotic capsuel fom the HFS at about 1 month for the same

reason-surgery with antibiotics kills off all the natural

bacteria in ones gut..replacing it ASAP helps a lot. I had a puree diet for 3

weeks and was happy to do so. After then I slowly

incorporated other things into my diet-if something didn't hit me right, I tried

it again in a few weeks. I just started being able

to eat cabbage family veggies this month. since I tend to eat lots of veggies

that really hurt. I also missed the fresh corn season

last summer ;-(....

I've had a steady weight loss although it has slowed down since Thanksgiving,

what with holiday parties and so on. I don't deprive

myself of anything including carbs and sweets. I have lost 70 lbs..slow in

comparison to others, but I was a 'lightweight' to start

with, having slightly less thn 100 lbs to lose. Additionally I hve 'lost' a

CPAP, insulin and 2 of 5 hypertensive medications. I'm

hoping to be able to cut back additional blood pressure meds in January at my 6

month check up with my PCP.

There are quite a few successful guys on this list, including another Steve who

is great resource nd Joe who is one of the most

wonderful people I have never had the pleasure of meeting. It's amazing hw

close one can become to internet friends who have

walked the same journey.

Be well Steve and keep asking questions, keep in touch with us. Were here to

help!

Peace

Crone elle in Orygun

Steve C writes:

> I have a tentative DS surgery date on Jan. 30 with Dr. Jossart in San

> Francisco. My major remaining concerns involve what I should expect

> post surge