I had my surgery with Tallgrass...they are the best!! I didn't have Dr. Hamilton, but I met with him a few times with a family member, and he is AWESOME!!! He had done some surgery on my father at one point.

Heehee! I think its great that we have a rep for all types of surgeries. You being here to share your info and experience is vaulable for all of us! Just be careful what you say about surgeries you haven't had. ;o) I would be interested to know if you really are the only DSer in Kansas. That would be quite remarkable!! Thanks Hubba! ~Tiffany

I had Lap Band and I think the restrictions are about the same...nothing more than 10 lbs. for two weeks. I FELT better than that before two weeks, but your port is attached to your abdominal wall and I think its just safer to follow the guideline so you don't end up with a flipped port. Not fun. I had my surgery on Thursday and was back to work by Monday, but I don't do any lifting. Just a lot of typing! Your doc will have an exact answer for you. Each one seems to have their own guidelines. ~Tiffany

Believe it or not..... I am neither, I am a "DSer" I had the Duodenal Switch. I think I am the only one in Kansas to have it. Or I haven't heard of any other kansans having it anyway. I think it's funny that when I come over here I see posts asking about the "RNY" or the "Lap Band" It seems no one has even heard of the "DS" The DS gives you restriction plus malabsorbtion. It also leaves you with a fully functioning stomach and not a man made "pouch" of the RNY with a blind stomach just hanging out in your abdomen. It is a 90 some % cure for type 2 diabetes. There is no Dumping. So you wont be punished for enjoying a few sweets now and then. There is no going to the Dr's office once a month to have a needle shoved in ya for a saline fill. No foriegn objects attached to your stomach, which can cause all kinds of problems. The DS is also has the highest success rate of all the weight loss surgery's for the high BMI patients.More normal stomach allows for better eating quality, drink with meals No dumping syndrome because the pylorus is preserved Minimizes ulcer risk Very effective for high BMI patients (BMI>55 kg/m2), but can be done on lower BMI just as effectively The intestinal bypass is partially reversible for those having malabsorptive complications Laparoscopic approach is offered by some surgeons There are a few drawbacks. But I figured they were worth it Chance of chronic diarrhea, possibly more foul smelling stools and gas. This can be due to dieting intake, but for the most part can be controlled. Sh*t stinks no matter what. Malabsorption can lead to anemia, protein deficiency and metabolic bone disease in up to 5 percent of patients . So supplements are neccesary Carbohydrates can be well absorbed and if eaten in significant quantities lead to inadequate weight loss and cause the foul smells This procedure is the most complex surgical weight loss procedure. As with any of the surgeries listed complications can occur in high risk patients. (heart failure, sleep apnea) Just a little FYI for my fellow Kansans

Lol i seriously thought the surgical clinic had the word something in it. Congrats girl