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The trepidation is two-fold:
First, there is a lack of data. With so many revisions with other procedures, people are more mindful nowadays to research prior to jumping in with both feet. The SADI is very new so that long-term success data is unavailable. It took the DS 20 years before it was even approved to be covered by insurance.
Second, was some shady acts by unscrupulous surgeons in the first years. They sold the SADI as a traditional DS to the patient and the insurance company. I know of one patient that this happened to and she had to get a revision and discovered that her DS was not a DS at all. This is what gives the most skepticism, I think.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
on 8/10/19 10:38 pm
Yeah, I'm somewhat of the opinion that all surgeries are a bit extreme but necessary, given the food industry and work life balance is stacked heavily against us. My opinion is limited to my experience with the SADi DS, although I was a week away from the Hess DS when my original surgeon dropped a last second bomb that he was moving across the country in a couple of weeks and no one else knew how to do the DS. I switched to Lenox Hill after that which has a much better wls program.
I understand people's skepticism about the SADi DS and all other procedures really, but I jumped into the deep end of the pool and it's the real deal for me. When I look at the pros and cons of each surgery, I have a hard time understanding why anyone wouldn't do the same.
wow! I assume you are/were a virgin DS...? I am having a revision to a DS from a sleeve. I hope I have results even half as good as yours. I am sooo sick of agonizing over every bite I take.
I am having a revision later this month with Dr. Ungson in Mexicali and I was told that my sleeve would not be touched. (unless I wanted it to be for an additional $2500) so I am basically having the 2nd stage of the DS. Your stomach will eventually expand again anyway, so if it's already been reduced, you should be fine with the 2nd stage of the DS. It makes losing much easier than restriction alone. You just may not lose as fast as a virgin DS-er.
I actually think you'll be fine. Obviously this isn't medical advice (I don't even play a doctor on TV), but just my opinion.
Since you don't have any real restriction I think there are two things you should focus on for good weight loss. Limit your carbs (less than 20 grams of carbs per day to start) and obviously focus on protein, even for snacks. Write everything down. Try to stay away from processed foods, don't eat "diet" food because you don't need/want low fat or fat free foods. Low fat equals added sugar. Added sugar is bad carbs. Read labels. Learn what you're putting in your body.
Vitamins and water are also very important. Come up with a vitamin regime and stick to it. Suggest checking out Vitalady's DS guidelines for vitamins.
You'll figure it out. The group here is a good. I think you can easily follow the DS guidelines - protein first, lots of water, take your vitamins, low carbs when you want to lose.
The beauty of the DS is that it will continue to work even when you reach your goal weight. It's all about the carbs - I still eat the same amount of protein I did when I was losing weight. I just added carbs to slow the weight loss. If I need to lose a few pounds, I just cut back on my carbs.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Hi Sharon! I had a distal bypass revision 3 years ago. DS was desired, but due to severe GERD, my insurance wouldn't pay. My pouch was made large with my RNY and my stoma is normal size. I have a 100 cm common channel and 250 cm alimentary limb. Early on, I was able to increase my protein amount fairly quickly. Within 9 months, I was able to lose all my regain, but never got to my goal weight. (I have hypothyroid issues and working on that now) I am happy that I'm under 200 lbs! Due to the malabsorption, I am able to eat more and feel satisfied, plus maintain my weightloss.
Since my intestinal bypass is more like the DS, I follow a DS diet (high protein, moderate/high fat, low carb) and vitamin supplementation. The amount of protein and supplementation I take is based on my labs.
Good luck to you and your new journey!
Donna
HW322 SW296 GW150 LW196
RNY 8-29-11
Revision to Distal bypass 7-5-16
SW262 GW165
John 3:16
Hi Everyone, I had a RNY in 2002. Didn't start having low iron and low ferritin until 3 years ago. Had an iron infusion times 3 over a week, got my iron levels up but didn't really help the ferritin. I did some research and started using a Iron Patch with Vit C. Last year my iron levels had increased, ferritin was still low. This year both are in the normal range! I don't know if your insurance will pay for the patch because you can get it over the counter. I get mine from PatchMD.com.
I had my sleeve with them in 2011 and had a great experience. But I hesitated to go to him for my revision since I could not find ANY info or reviews about him doing revisions. Did they not do a barium image before and after to show you the difference?
Dr. Rodriguez at Mexico Bariatric Center. I was told before and after surgery that they would/did resleeve me to ensure the best outcome.
Oh no! Who did your revision?
I am set for a revision in a few weeks w/Ungson in Mexicali but was told that my sleeve would not be touched.
