As discussed in the Anatomy and Physiology of the DS, the changes in the anatomy created by the Duodenal Switch operation create altered absorption of various vitamin and minerals which can lead to deficiencies if you are not eating properly and taking the proper supplements. This article will discuss these
The most important job of a Duodenal Switch (DS) patient is to make sure that you not only eat well with the proper amounts of protein and fluids but to take the vitally important vitamins and supplements after surgery. This will ensure not only excellent weight loss, reduction of co-morbidities,
Weight loss surgery has been helping patients lose weight and improve their health for many years. Although the surgery and subsequent weight loss have dramatically improved the lives of many, approximately 15% of patients regain much of their preoperative weight. For patients that have experienced weight regain, there are surgical
Even if a patient has researched and decided what weight loss procedure they would like to undergo, I feel it is important to review all of the procedures available to make certain they have all the information they need to make an informed decision. It is not uncommon for a
Celebrating Rachel's Journey Before & After DS I have been overweight since I was a child, and it is something I have struggled with all of my life. Coming from a family of obesity, food was our comfort. Being overweight was all that I knew about myself. I was the
As a bariatric surgeon with 20 years of performing weight loss surgery procedures and 10 years performing the Duodenal Switch almost exclusively, I have come to know the pro’s and con’s of the various operations for weight loss. While the type of surgery performed and the way it is performed has changed
Many of us who are bariatric patients have had a lifelong struggle with obesity. I’m no different. I had been morbidly obese for most of my life, and during a time when obesity was most often seen as a character flaw, or for a child, indictment of the parents for
August 13, 2014 - Over the past decade thousands of American and Canadian patients with weight problems came to Mexicali Bariatric Center seeking treatment with Dr. Alberto Aceves in order to undergo weight loss surgery. Our mentor, Dr. Alberto Aceves, was one of the world's leading authorities on bariatric surgery.
Weighing Your Options There is no one-size-fits-all solution for weight loss. Some of us need to lose weight for health reasons, while others want to drop a size for, say, an upcoming reunion. Plus, weight can be affected by genes, metabolism, behavior, culture, environment and socioeconomic status, which differ greatly
A Before and After Celebration: Featuring Alyssa R. OH Username: Hammy_Grl Weight loss: 180 pounds Surgery type: Duodenal Switch Surgeon: Dr. Viveck Prachand Not only was I given a second chance at life, but I was given a brand new life! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think
