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Two schools of thought. First it's a very complicated surgery usually performed on someone morbidly obese (or larger), which brings another whole set of potential complications. High risk.
Second, unfortunately many DS surgeons never provided the follow up or even guidance that is absolutely required with the DS. Lots of people having the DS but not necessarily learning what they needed to change in their lives to live with this surgery. My surgeon is a gifted surgeon but that's what he is, a surgeon, a cutter. I was very lucky to have had a great support system from other patients (there were about 10 of us all local), which helped keep me on track. We're still friends almost 20 years later.
In my opinion, yes, the DS is the absolute gold standard BUT the DS requires a massive commitment - for life. Vitamins are not an option. Protein is not an option. Labs are not an option. Period. When I was presented with all the surgery options and the research, there was no question for me - it had to be the DS. I still have dealt with iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis. Doesn't matter for me - well forth it.
Do your research, ask alot of questions, and select the surgery that's right for you.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
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on 6/3/20 1:22 am
I chose him because he was the best for me. I would have gone with Dr. K too had he been closer.
it has been seven years and I am able to maintain my weight and eat what I want. It was the best thing I ever did.
Two years ago I had a 30 pound regain. I have slowly lost 20 and am working on the last 10. I love Weigh****chers because I can eat any foods I want and just have to track the points. I am actually perfectly fine at my current weight, but still want to get back to my goal weight.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Question.. you are doing WW now? Are you at goal weight and doing WW to maintain or using WW to lose because you have regain? Thanks.. Pam
Hi Lee - what made you pick Dr Rabkin vs Dr K and I am sorry your recovery was so difficult. How long ago was it and how are you doing now. Thx
Thank you for your response. I understand the changes that have to be made. Congratulations to your son for losing over 100 pounds! I hope to get there too!
i had the band no good the gastric sleeve is like having half the ds but it really is not enough if you have a big problem you need a big solution my son had gastric sleve and it stretch and he had it done agin with the rest of the sugery he has about 50 kgs
on 6/1/20 1:57 pm
I had a revision from a RNY to a DS with Dr. Rabkin, because I researched that he and Dr. Keshishian were the top two and I wanted the best. He is the most confident, amazing surgeon and I had zero issues with my surgery. It was a super hard recovery.
Good luck on your revision.
Thx Janet. Why are there not many DS surgeons left? I thought it was getting more and more popular as the gold standard for both losing and keeping weight off.
