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I had the lap band for 8 years that thing trashed my esophagus with permanent irreversible damage. My quality of life was in the ****ter. The DS is a god send! Amazing quality of life. I was scared about the malabsorption, especially since my osteoporosis hereditary risk, and that is nothing to sneeze at, but you know what, the DS is amazing. You get used to the pills, I am 10+ years out...I can eat what I want, but I don't , i respect my body too much. I eat like an athlete now, the last 4+ years I have missed one day at the gym, yes I go 7 days a week and eat very clean. I eat a lot less protein than most on here....about 75 grams/day. My lab work including albumin etc are excellent (but I am on the small side) hands down you cant compare DS to other surgeries....well lap band anyway. Dont be afraid of the pills, start building up your defieicncies now...get lab work and work on it before....
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You are right, I did type that wrong and meant malabsorption of fat.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
The DS would be too drastic for someone your size. Sorry. It is the Cadillac of weight loss surgeries but not ideal for your situation.
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
