Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 It's been a bit since I've read about this but if my memory serves.... The RNY on average allows patients to lose about 60% of their excess weight, whereas the DS patients lose on average of 85% of their excess weight. That was my main reason for checking into the DS, and once I learned more about it I felt that the more normal lifestyle along with the higher average weight loss was definately what I wanted. I also realized it took a greater commitment towards vitamins and protein. The bottom line was I wasn't going to go through all this and only lose 60% of my excess weight, and possibly even gain it back. My motto has always been " do it right the first time. " I feel very sorry for that lady, what an incredible disappointment. ::sigh:: Barbi DS 4/24/01 Starting BMI 60 Current BMI 40 -120 pounds! > i went to a rny support group meeting today and a lady admitted that she lost > 150 lbs in 14 months still has 100 to go and the doctor told her the surgery > has done all its going to do is that the same with the bpd/ds? i felt so > sorry for her its like why bother if your not going to lose any more than > that. she has only lost 50% of her excess weight. it is better odds with > the ds right? thanks belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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