Three weeks after my op I am at home getting used to the new eating regime and the inconvenience of hot flushes due to dumping syndrome. I am going for walks, building up the distance gradually day by day. I am up to 1.5 miles now less than two weeks after being discharged. I am told that my speedy recovery is due to my good physical shape going into surgery. It won’t be as rapid for older or less fit individuals. The specialist nurse will be able to talk you through what you might expect post operatively.
The prospect of this operation is frightening, but they wouldn’t be putting you through it if they didn’t believe that your body could cope. Remember that the discomfort of this operation will bring long term benefits.
