Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Well Folks, I have a question and who better to answer it than you guys! I subscribe to several online support groups. Recently the topic of weigh regain came up. A very nice lady who is 5 years post-op RNY said that there is weight regain for all surgeries, VBG, RNY, DS (the band didnt come up). She said that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 + years out who have gained anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course my gut reaction was to go to the DS site which is down. I am also in the process of researching this womans claims via the OSSG older post-op groups. But I would love to get some input because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for any answers Lisbeth --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Hi Lisbeth, I've heard that it does and can happen. However, without the whole story it can't be put into proper perspective. If someone eventually gains back 45lbs, is that good or bad? Is that 45lbs 10% or 50% of the original loss? Personally, if I gain back 10% of my original loss, I'm not going to be crying in my coffee, because that would still put me somewhere around 150 (and I'm *really* guessing, as I'm still pre-op). From what I understand it is not unusual for some weight regain. However, I've never heard of a DS patient regaining anywhere NEAR their to their original weight like I have seen with RNY, VBG, etc. The nurses have told stories of people who have regained: a man who owned two Mcs franchises and regained 40-odd pounds...a Pepsi driver who switched from diet to regular and gained 15lbs...etc. The idea is, I think, that there is a reason for the gain...it wasn't just " oops, the surgery isn't working anymore " . We know that in the long term, the body adjusts to the malabsorption and some bodies may adjust " better " than others. However, without knowing the original starting weights and losses for those people, I can't put those gains in the proper perspective. Maybe the Mcs guy was 500lbs, lost 300 and gained 40?? Who knows? But it does happen. > She said that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 + > years out who have gained anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course > my gut reaction was to go to the DS site which is down. I am > also in the process of researching this womans claims via the > OSSG older post-op groups. But I would love to get some > input because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for any > answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 In a message dated 10/19/2001 9:27:48 AM Central Daylight Time, raina28@... writes: > Well Folks, > I have a question and who better to answer it than you guys! I subscribe to > several online support groups. Recently the topic of weigh regain came up. > A very nice lady who is 5 years post-op RNY said that there is weight > regain for all surgeries, VBG, RNY, DS (the band didnt come up). She said > that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 + years out who have gained > anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course my gut reaction was to go to the DS site > which is down. I am also in the process of researching this womans claims > via the OSSG older post-op groups. But I would love to get some input > because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for any answers > > Lisbeth > Also make sure they are talking about the BPD/DS and not the standard BPD which does not have a restrictive component. Also I think it is important to talk in terms of % regain. Also, have the ones with " some " weight regain with the BPD/DS " just lived " or constantly stressed like some RNY. Not that they want the extra weight, but they haven't denied themselves everything under the sun and still gained weight. Also did some of the DS people get down further than the RNY's to begin with. There has been on occasion people who need to gain a little back. Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Lisbeth. I am very interested in your question as well. You spoke of the Northwest OSSG older post-op groups. How would I go about finding those. Thanks Patti > In a message dated 10/19/2001 9:27:48 AM Central Daylight Time, > raina28@y... writes: > > > > Well Folks, > > I have a question and who better to answer it than you guys! I subscribe to > > several online support groups. Recently the topic of weigh regain came up. > > A very nice lady who is 5 years post-op RNY said that there is weight > > regain for all surgeries, VBG, RNY, DS (the band didnt come up). She said > > that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 + years out who have gained > > anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course my gut reaction was to go to the DS site > > which is down. I am also in the process of researching this womans claims > > via the OSSG older post-op groups. But I would love to get some input > > because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for any answers > > > > Lisbeth > > > > Also make sure they are talking about the BPD/DS and not the standard BPD > which does not have a restrictive component. > > Also I think it is important to talk in terms of % regain. Also, have the > ones with " some " weight regain with the BPD/DS " just lived " or constantly > stressed like some RNY. Not that they want the extra weight, but they > haven't denied themselves everything under the sun and still gained weight. > Also did some of the DS people get down further than the RNY's to begin with. > There has been on occasion people who need to gain a little back. > > Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area > Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH > BPD/DS > 4/27/00 > www.duodenalswitch.com > 267 to 165 5' 4 " > size 22 to size 10 > have made size goal > no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Patti The group is the OSSG Graduates list. Lisbeth tootseug@... wrote: Lisbeth. I am very interested in your question as well. You spoke of the Northwest OSSG older post-op groups. How would I go about finding those. Thanks Patti > In a message dated 10/19/2001 9:27:48 AM Central Daylight Time, > raina28@y... writes: > > > > Well Folks, > > I have a question and who better to answer it than you guys! I subscribe to > > several online support groups. Recently the topic of weigh regain came up. > > A very nice lady who is 5 years post-op RNY said that there is weight > > regain for all surgeries, VBG, RNY, DS (the band didnt come up). She said > > that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 + years out who have gained > > anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course my gut reaction was to go to the DS site > > which is down. I am also in the process of researching this womans claims > > via the OSSG older post-op groups. But I would love to get some input > > because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for any answers > > > > Lisbeth > > > > Also make sure they are talking about the BPD/DS and not the standard BPD > which does not have a restrictive component. > > Also I think it is important to talk in terms of % regain. Also, have the > ones with " some " weight regain with the BPD/DS " just lived " or constantly > stressed like some RNY. Not that they want the extra weight, but they > haven't denied themselves everything under the sun and still gained weight. > Also did some of the DS people get down further than the RNY's to begin with. > There has been on occasion people who need to gain a little back. > > Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area > Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH > BPD/DS > 4/27/00 > www.duodenalswitch.com > 267 to 165 5' 4 " > size 22 to size 10 > have made size goal > no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Dawn, That is a good point you raised. Some people need to gain some weight because they may feel they lost to much to begin with. This woman on the other hand was telling the pre-ops that basically with ANY WLS you would have a bounce back of anywhere up to 45 lbs, which I happen to think is an outrageous amount. I will see what I learn....I just wish someone who is over a year post op would join the Graduates-OSSG list and found out how many have had the DS and the amount of weight regain...I joined the group but because I am not a year post-op I can not post to the group or to its members....But until then I will continue to dig! Lisbeth Also make sure they are talking about the BPD/DS and not the standard BPD which does not have a restrictive component. Also I think it is important to talk in terms of % regain. Also, have the ones with " some " weight regain with the BPD/DS " just lived " or constantly stressed like some RNY. Not that they want the extra weight, but they haven't denied themselves everything under the sun and still gained weight. Also did some of the DS people get down further than the RNY's to begin with. There has been on occasion people who need to gain a little back. Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS 4/27/00 www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 5' 4 " size 22 to size 10 have made size goal no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Share Posted October 19, 2001 Thanks Lisbeth. I'll check them out. Patti --- L J wrote: > > Patti > The group is the OSSG Graduates list. > Lisbeth > tootseug@... wrote: > > Lisbeth. I am very interested in your question as > well. You spoke > of the Northwest OSSG older post-op groups. How > would I go about > finding those. > > Thanks > Patti > > > > In a message dated 10/19/2001 9:27:48 AM Central > Daylight Time, > > raina28@y... writes: > > > > > > > Well Folks, > > > I have a question and who better to answer it > than you guys! I > subscribe to > > > several online support groups. Recently the > topic of weigh regain > came up. > > > A very nice lady who is 5 years post-op RNY said > that there is > weight > > > regain for all surgeries, VBG, RNY, DS (the band > didnt come up). > She said > > > that she knows of several DS patients who are 2 > + years out who > have gained > > > anywhere up to 45 lbs. Of course my gut reaction > was to go to the > DS site > > > which is down. I am also in the process of > researching this > womans claims > > > via the OSSG older post-op groups. But I would > love to get some > input > > > because I think this woman is incorrect. TIA for > any answers > > > > > > Lisbeth > > > > > > > Also make sure they are talking about the BPD/DS > and not the > standard BPD > > which does not have a restrictive component. > > > > Also I think it is important to talk in terms of % > regain. Also, > have the > > ones with " some " weight regain with the BPD/DS > " just lived " or > constantly > > stressed like some RNY. Not that they want the > extra weight, but > they > > haven't denied themselves everything under the sun > and still gained > weight. > > Also did some of the DS people get down further > than the RNY's to > begin with. > > There has been on occasion people who need to gain > a little back. > > > > Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area > > Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH > > BPD/DS > > 4/27/00 > > www.duodenalswitch.com > > 267 to 165 5' 4 " > > size 22 to size 10 > > have made size goal > > no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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