Re: Consult Appointments with Dr in Georgia

[Guest guest]

Hi! I just had my consult in California. I was all set to do the Rny but my

doctor prefers the duodenal switch. It sounds like a better option but I am

not sure. With your new life what has changed? What modifications have you

made in eating, changes in BM (a big complaint with the DS procedure) and

general well being. Let me know!

[Guest guest]

I am 2 1/2 months post-op. After the first few weeks of recovery, things

have really gotten a lot better. As for BM, I have 1 per day at most. They

do smell bad, but they did before surgery too. I have found that my life has

changed a lot since surgery. Besides losing over 50 lbs I have also started

exercising and doing things I haven't done in a long time. I am even going

to play racquet ball with friends next week. I would have never attempted

anything physical like that before surgery. I can pretty much eat what I

want (except corn was a problem). It is a major change in lifestyle from

focusing on food to focusing on other things. I am not concerned whether the

portions will be big enough for me anymore. I don't worry about having to

eat when I get home from somewhere after trying to eat what everyone else

does. I am still adjusting to life after surgery, but it was definitely the

best choice I ever made for myself. I would take a stinky BM over the weight

anytime.

Kathy M.

DS 7/19/01

213 pre-op

160 today

[Guest guest]

> Hi! I just had my consult in California. I was all set to do the Rny but

my doctor prefers the duodenal switch. It sounds like a better option but

I am not sure. With your new life what has changed? What modifications

have you made in eating, changes in BM (a big complaint with the DS

procedure) and general well being>

> The DS is a much better option. There is NO comparsion between the two!

What has changed for me is I can eat anything I want and I have a very

normal relationship with food now. I have made NO modifications other

than what my body has automatically made for me. For instance I hate ice

cream so dont eat that any longer. And I love proteins so Im always looking

for cheese, ham to wrap around a pickle or things like that to eat! If I

want candy I eat it.....if I want blackberry pie I eat it....the difference

is now I get full on about half of everything I eat and I do not feel

deprived in any way.

The BM's are stinky but what poop ever smelled good anyway?? I take

acidophulis every day and that seems to have really cut down the smell. All

one has to do is flush while going then flush again and maybe light a

match....not bad at all. You can greatly control the smell also by what you

eat. Its really not that big of a deal.

In terms of freedom, the DS wins hands down......Im thrilled I made the

choice I did!!

Judie