Question:
Has anyone had the BPD without the DS, I can't find much information about the BPD

   — [Anonymous] (posted on February 2, 2001)

February 2, 2001
Yes! Many people have had the bpd without DS. The BPD was the first version of the surgery; the DS came later. The BPD has a 22 year history, the DS, about 14 years. The DS was developed for better absorbption of nutrients and in the US, the DS has just about replaced the BPD. I believe there is still a surgeon or two in the US performing the BPD, and then is Europe, as well. But, most have "switched" over to the DS. There are many BPD patients out there who are doing very, very well! There is a mailing list you may want to check out called, BPD_Alums for postop BPD patients. There are also websites. You can check out all these resources addresses here: http://www.mywls.com/Compare/BPD/bpd.html. Good luck to you!! --->>
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 2, 2001
You can check out the d/s web site at www.duodenalswitch.com there are alot of links there, also check out [email protected] Hope this helps Candi
   — CANDI A.