Re: Hi I am new - Thank you

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Thank you for your replies. My BMI is 61, I am only 5'1. I think the

DS is the way to go for me. I have researching WLS for a year and

had been scheduled for the MGB. I know there are complications from

this and any surgery. I am glad to see that there are no additional

complications I need to beware that are specific to the DS. Thanks

again for you input.

> > Hi, I am fairly new and just starting to research the DS. I have

> an

> > appt. on Friday with Dr. . I have been to many

individual

> > web pages and the DS web pages and they have been very helpful in

> > explaining the procedure. I haven't seen much on post-op

> > complications as they are related to having a DS. I am aware of

> the

> > mal-absorbtion issues and other surgery related issues, but I am

> > wondering is there any thing specific to the DS that I should be

> > aware of. I know I will have frequent BM's but that should

> subside.

> > Is there anything I am missing. I have been lurking on the DS

Post-

> > op problem site and don't think that I have come across anything

> that

> > couldn't happen with other WLS. Any input would be great.

Thanks,

> >

>

> ,

> Hi. Just wanted to say WELCOME Aboard! I see Joe Frost covered

your

> question quite well about complications so I just wanted to say in

> spite of all the possible complications I think (although probably

> biased) the DS is the surgery that will give you the most " normal "

> life after. I think this is a huge point to consider as well. I

am

> 6 1/2 months post-op and had no complications. I have lost 86 lbs

> and I feel amazing! I can eat anything without getting sick ever!

I

> always eat my protein first as this is most important and I take

all

> of my Vitamin/Iron/Protein supplements! I have been given back

> life! I wish the same for you and anyone in our " shoes " ! If I can

> be of any help please Email me! Best of Luck!

> Your WLS Friend, Kjay