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Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum

The Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) surgery reduces the size of your stomach size, divides your small intestine and redirects food so nutrient absorption decreases. These forums are for Duodenal Switch Surgery patients and those considering the surgery to talk about weight loss, diets, challenges, triumphs and complications.

665 topics in this forum

  1. 3 month post op

    By TXDS,
    • 8 replies
    • 865 views

  2. Keto

    By Riva_G.,
    • 18 replies
    • 232 views

  3. Recovery from Sleeve to DS?

    By Circlesis,
    • 6 replies
    • 321 views

  4. Pros and cons

    By BrendaIsela,
    • 4 replies
    • 959 views

  5. Weight gain

    By Riva_G.,
    • 8 replies
    • 543 views

  6. Going Vegan... Is It Possible?

    By KennyM,   
    • 20 replies
    • 866 views

  7. Fasting?

    By Riva_G.,
    • 3 replies
    • 688 views

  8. Sips/ loop day

    By Riva_G.,
    • 8 replies
    • 415 views

  9. Constipation issues after WLS

    By Michele_DS,
    • 8 replies
    • 538 views

  10. Do ALL DS'rs have problem with smelly poop?

    By SAMMY1970,
    • 13 replies
    • 602 views

  11. Difficulty finding a DS Surgeon

    By Suzi_the_Q,
    • 4 replies
    • 404 views

  12. I know this is weird - How do I stop losing weight?

    By lm4dham05,
    • 5 replies
    • 720 views

  13. Low Prealbumin

    By asmith74,
    • 4 replies
    • 473 views

  14. Persistent low vitamin D3

    By disco stu,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,679 views

  15. How long is DS surgery?

    By Rose57,
    • 5 replies
    • 565 views

  16. DS Post Op - Did you need help from anyone?

    By Rose57,   
    • 8 replies
    • 967 views

  17. Vitamin / Supplements

    By Rose57,
    • 13 replies
    • 547 views

  18. Geha insurance

    By tmoog,   
    • 3 replies
    • 436 views

  19. Bariatric and Alcoholism....

    By disco stu,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,203 views

  20. Anyone with a BMI less than 50 get the Loop DS/SIPS?

    By ncbailey23,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,999 views

  21. Questions about DS surgery

    By lessismore1001,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,953 views

  22. First big milestone!

    By NovaLuna,   
    • 9 replies
    • 507 views

  23. Duodenal switch surgery on past Tuesday.

    By HamHockSkye,   
    • 9 replies
    • 715 views

  24. Weight Gain After Switch Surgery

    By bm6230,
    • 4 replies
    • 479 views

  25. Vitamin & iron deficiencies after DS

    By grannyweezie,   
    • 9 replies
    • 437 views

  26. Vitamin & iron deficiencies after DS

    By grannyweezie,   
    • 0 replies
    • 271 views

  27. Blood sugars high after surgery

    By woolhatgrl,   
    • 8 replies
    • 799 views

  28. Acid Reflux after SADI, SIPS, Loop-DS

    By livefatdreamskinny,
    • 2 replies
    • 403 views

  29. Has anyone had DS surgery in Boston?

    By onmyway11,
    • 2 replies
    • 441 views

  30. Tips for pre-op liquid diet

    By Gekeelar84,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,136 views

  31. DS for lower BMI revision

    By HP62442,
    • 7 replies
    • 706 views

  32. Loop Duodenal Switch vs Duodenal Switch SADI-S

    By livefatdreamskinny,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,371 views

  33. Any 12/3 DS buddies out there. How are y’all doing

    By HamHockSkye,
    • 0 replies
    • 383 views

  34. Hello I'm new my name is Ruth and I'm getting the Duodenal switch December 10th

    By ruthiebabe,
    • 4 replies
    • 497 views

  35. Surgery went great on Monday

    By ColoradoCanuck,
    • 10 replies
    • 633 views

  36. Looking for a SIPS buddy!!

    By sweetsagi,
    • 3 replies
    • 657 views

  37. From sleeve to loop

    By gladys2752,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,639 views

  38. Choosing between SIPS and traditional DS

    By onmyway11,
    • 4 replies
    • 751 views

  39. Problems sleeping?

    By CoramDeo,
    • 4 replies
    • 581 views

  40. DS surgery date set for November 18, 2019 but insurance denied me

    By ColoradoCanuck,
    • 3 replies
    • 682 views

  41. Chest pain post 2nd stage loop ds/ hiatal hernia repair

    By SlimDreams,   
    • 0 replies
    • 492 views

  42. The last few weeks pre surgery last forever

    By Emily Jane,
    • 5 replies
    • 553 views

  43. New and Considering DS

    By AllieCat1993,   
    • 25 replies
    • 1,808 views

  44. Common channel

    By CoramDeo,
    • 3 replies
    • 564 views

  45. DS reaction to sugar

    By CoramDeo,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,309 views

  46. Duodenal Switch with heart failure

    By Thunder Chicken,
    • 7 replies
    • 767 views

  47. Keto post op diet

    By CoramDeo,
    • 8 replies
    • 916 views

  48. How soon does one poop post-op?

    By BabettesFeast,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,265 views

  49. Aliso Viejo, CA Bariatric Support Group(s)

    By HopeFaith,   
    • 2 replies
    • 535 views

  50. Got a date!!

    By CoramDeo,
    • 9 replies
    • 565 views

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