Re: DS w/out surgery on the stomach

October 1, 2001

In a message dated 10/1/01 5:44:49 AM Central Daylight Time,

plindula@... writes:

> I am sorry if this has been discussed before. I am considering the

> DS surgery and cannot have any surgery done on my stomach (due to

> other surgical problems in the past). Has anyone else had the

> surgery in this way, and if so, what have been your results. My

> surgeon indicates that he thinks the stomach re-sizing is only a

> small portion of the benefit and thinks I will have good results.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Pam

>

It may work o.k., but you may have more diarrhea due to the ability to eat

more food. However, this would probably be similar in eating capacity to the

BPD. I would just make sure they give you a short enough common channel

since you will be able to eat more.

Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

4/27/00

267 to 165 5' 4 "

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting

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