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I think you mean the DS will give permanent MALabsorpion of fat. Carbs will still be absorbed.
OP, do your research and maybe get a second opinion from another bariatric surgeon.
I know of one person years ago who's husband had it done to stop diabetes. He was normal weight and only had the switch done. Don't know any more details.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Some surgeons were doing that in Europe about 15 years ago to try to stop diabetes in people who were normal weight. I don't think it was ever done in the USA.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Thank you so much! I will definitely do some research. I would love hearing from people who have had it for sure. I have not been able to find many people.
A virgin D'S is more effective than the two part procedure. But that train has passed. The D'S will give permanent absorption of fat. Carbs will still be absorbed.
You need to do a lot of resear*****luding talking to people who have done this. Learn what your life will be like after the surgery. This is not the sleeve.
Research here and ask your surgeon to get you in touch with other sleeve to switch revisions. Ask about how they handle eating, bathroom changes, gas, and weight loss. Know what you are getting into and decide if it is what you really want.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
The first year after my DS I focused on limiting carbs (carbs turn into sugar and we absorb 100% of sugar). You have to build up your protein - 30 grams of protein by 30-day post-op, 60 grams of protein by 60-days post-op, and 90 grams by 90 days. It's a process. I think I tried to keep my carbs to 20 grams of carbs per day. Drink lots of water (minimum of 64 ounces of water per day).
For me it was all about re-learning how to eat for my new DS. Read labels. Learn about the food you're eating. Learn how your body reacts to food.
I just had my 17 year surgerversary. I'm still exactly at the goal weight I set 17 years ago. I eat what I consider a normal diet, with the exception of more protein. I don't really limit carbs but I have learned what I need to maintain my weight.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
I read the archives here from top to bottom when I was pre-op trying to figure out the best way to deal and put my mind at ease about potential problems so anal reactions are not unknown to me. :)
It's very nerve wracking pre-op when you realize that there are only approximate answers to some questions as opposed to exact plans. I was pretty much emotionally over the top the first couple of months because I wanted someone / anyone to just tell me exactly what to do to succeed.
I eventually came to the conclusion that you pick what seems to you reasonable choices and then modify based on the results. (labs, BM, whatever seems off ). Ask away but don't be put off that people may have different answers for you - just consider what works for different people.
It's not wrong to try and configure your eating habits before the operation but you may find it much easier post-op than you are finding it pre-op. I'm not quite sure why, although I think the radical change in our stomach flora, but my attitude and reaction to food changed radically after surgery. I still had mental "pushes" towards old eating habits but my body just didn't provide the positive feedback anymore.
It may not seem like it but you will get through this. As always it is not knowing that is the hardest and for some of this you have to experience it to really understand.
Pete
HW 552 CW 198 SW 464 4/15/13 - Lap DS by Dr. Philip Schauer - Cleveland Clinic.
Hi! I had a sleeve done June 2016. It went fantastic and I lost 130lbs. I then got pregnant and had a baby boy and since then I have noticed I'm able to eat a lot more. I saw my surgeon who then said because I have gained 70lbs back I should get either the bypass or DS. I chose the DS but am now second guessing myself because of the fact that the doctor said he wouldn't be touching my stomach because I've already had the sleeve. He would just be doing the switch part "bypassing intestines". So now I am worried that it won't be as effective if my stomach has stretched.
Does anyone know anymore about this? is it just as effective without doing a re sleeve on the stomach as well?
help I'm so confused!!
Thank you for your response, I will focus on protein first.
