Confussed about RNY vs. DS
As a lap band survivor, I would NOT recommend that one. IMO if you want restriction only go with the sleeve, if you need malabsorbtion due to metabolism issues or other lifestyle issues go with the DS.
Think about the lifestyle after the surgery. With the band I had to diet, count calories, never know if something was going to get stuck, etc (which I assume is like living with a pouch and stoma), now I eat normally, eat low carb, and am losing effortlessly.
I love my DS.
Come to the Dark Side!!! Band to DS revision 11/09/09.
Learn about the Duodenal Switch at dsfacts.com ! Off site comparisons of the 4 WLS
http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/wls-basics/w eight-loss-surgery-comparison.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
on 9/23/10 11:55 am
I have been on here for a while and Ive been reading different posts and I'm confusing myself. I have looked over the info and Ive done research but there are so many people on here that are complaining about the RNY that it makes me even more scared than I already was. I didn't come here to hear that I'm doing the wrong thing and that I should do something else I came here for support. I want to hear the good things and the bad, but I don't want the jaded advice or comments I want the truth If you didn't do it right than I don't wanna hear that it doesn't work if you didn't see about what options you have before AND after I don't want to hear about it. We all love food well some of us hate it but I need to know what you think? Please let me hear your story.
Kat
HW 350# /SW 325# / Maintaining & At Goal
11 Yrs & Counting
Open RNY & band, 100 cm bypassed, proximal, transected
12/28/01 Abdominoplasty & Liposuction
08/15/02 Brachioplasty, Mastopexy, & Mammoplasty
1 step @ a time, 1 goal @ a time, 1 choice @ a time, 1 change @ a time
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