8 years post-op and doing great!!!!!!!!!!

Marie0623
on 10/31/14 10:27 am

Hello,

I just found this website and decided to say hello and introduce myself. I had the Duodenal Switch 8 years ago and I am doing fantastic. I initially lost 100 pounds but gained 15 back in the last 2 years but I am very happy at my weight of 145. My yearly labs are really good with the only abnormal level being Vit D...........I am working on that. My Dexa scans are normal. I am in excellent health and not taking any medications just a boat load of vitamins. I find following the DS diet very easy because I love protein and fats. I only have one normal BM in the morning and minimal gas problems if I stay away from flour and sugar. This was the best thing I have ever done for myself with absolutely no regrets..............it feels so good to be free of the obesity beast and never having to diet again....life is good and I will probably stay around a lot longer as a result of having the best weight loss surgery available.

Love and Light,

Marie

PattyL
on 10/31/14 2:02 pm

DS on 08/14/03

Congratulations! Look up PatchMD. Lots are having great success with the patches. All you need is the normal dose because it's absorbed transdermally.

Marie0623
on 11/1/14 2:31 am

Thanks Patty,

I will definitely check them out............I like the idea of a patch as it gets tiring swallowing handfuls of vitamins.

Sumundo311
on 10/31/14 3:28 pm - Saskatoon, Canada

Congrats on 8 years, and welcome to the site, I'm glad your here, I had the ds/bpd 9 years ago Nov so its great to have another vet here.

Susan

Nov. 14/2005 I have reached the 10 year mark and I am very glad I had this surgery and can live a normal life.

MajorMom
on 10/31/14 7:03 pm - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Hi there! Great job!

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny