Re: duodenalswitch

[Guest guest]

> HI folks

> My Name is and I have had the Roux en Y done about 6 months

ago.

> I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between the 2

types of

> surgeries and your restrictions post op.

> I am really excited to learn about this procedure.

> MY BMI was I think 84 something.

> I weighed in at a whopping 467

> Since my surgery I have lost a few pounds and dress sizes.

> I am now 342.

> Another Stupid question is this

> How Important do you feel a Support Group is in the recovery of this

type of

> surgeries.

> thank you and Aloha from Hawaii.

>

,

I chose the DS because there is no dumping, and my tummy is bigger so

I can eat more food and be satisfied. I am a big protein eater and

my diet has more fat in it than most people so I chose a surgery that

would malabsorbe fats. I wanted to be able to eat all foods including

occasional sugar, in short I want to live normal. I want decide what

to eat and when to eat it. Also I am not a chewer with the DS I can

eat some tough cuts of meat and know that nothing will get stuck.

If it weren't for the fact that I eat less food, I would not know that

I even had surgery. So, here it is

No dumping

No chewing to a pulp

No food getting stuck

Bigger shomach

malabsorb fats

No marginal ulcers

No weight re-gain (back to pre-op weight)

High average % of excess weight kept off (70% 9 years out)

Anytime you go through major changes like massive weight loss, you

should get support. Some people do very well without it, but for most

the are many issue specific to surgery that we need to address.

egroups are a very good way of supporting and getting support anytime

we need it 24/7. I see a therapist as well, to address issues like

changes in relationships, self esteem and emotions.

Good luck with the RnY, that is a good surgery too.

Teri