Duodenal Switch

I am having my roux-en-y surgery in less than a week and just heard of a DS. Should I reconsider and request a DS? Is one superior to the other?

 That's a doctor question....

But from what I know, the DS is a more severe bypass and people who have a lot to loss sometimes go that directions because it offers more malabsorbtion, but you don't even have 100 pounds to lose so the RNY should be fine for you.  That just IMHO

Thank you--I didn't know that. Good info! (BTW, you look great!)

 Thank you, and you are going to look great too in just a short time, it is amazing how fast the time has gone by!  Well, I guess I didn't feel that way right in the beginning but I do now!

Being a lightweight does not automatically make the RNY the best option...for some of us, the DS was and there are surgeons out there who will perform a DS on people with a BMI as low as 35. Mine was 35.2 going into the surgeon's office...

I made the case for the DS after I found out that NSAIDS were off limits, that Reactive Hypoglycemia was a very real possibility. 

To the OP...check out the lightweight forum here as well...you will find some of all surgeries represented there and a chance to find out what might actually fit you best.

I was originally scheduled for a RNY, and changed surgeons to be allowed to get a DS.

Make sure you know ALL your options before going into surgery.

Liz

Both are great surgical options.  Only you can decide which is best for you.  If you have not researched DS, you might wanna postpone your surgery so you have time to look into it.  It's good to be sure you're making the best choice for you.

I agree with Kelly.  There is no hurry.  You want to be 100% sure you are making the right decision.  There is a surgeon in Washington that does all the weight loss surgeries, his name is Dr. Srikanth in Federal Way.  Maybe you can make an appointment with him and discuss your options.

Do you need to take NSAIDS or time release meds?
Also..ask on the DS board...and RESEARCH. You need to find the best surgery for you.
For me it was not a good choice. I am going to be on a fat soluble anti-rejection med for a kidney transplant. A  DS would cause too erratic of blood levels. I know that because I researched EVERY WLS.
Deb T.