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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.

795 topics in this forum

  1. Looking for ds patients who used dr Lopez from ALOBariatrics

    By svanderburg,
    • 2 replies
    • 601 views

  2. Excited/scared

    By cindyA67,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,375 views

  3. Surgery June 2 - Few final pre-op questions!

    By ohclementine,
    • 2 replies
    • 755 views

  4. New here

    By wendyktl,
    • 2 replies
    • 971 views

  5. New into the journey

    By GunstonNurse20,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,985 views

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

    By HopeFaith,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,316 views

  7. Duodenal Switch now in Jacksonville, FL

    By Jody Young,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,363 views

  8. food aversion

    By Nancy Alu,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,003 views

  9. Had DS Tuesday 060716, am having a really hard time taking my vitamins and drinking enough protein. I feel like I am about to vomit all the time...

    By Sheila Jones_159865,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,054 views

  10. Just curious....

    By Lovelycurves,
    • 2 replies
    • 873 views

  11. Curiosity about pre-op class and testing...

    By Jonesy23,
    • 2 replies
    • 916 views

  12. DS Questions

    By LivingProof,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,332 views

  13. DS or sleeve? New, a little freaked out, and trying to decide

    By writegirl1,
    • 2 replies
    • 710 views

  14. New with date scheduled

    By RDBrown71,   
    • 2 replies
    • 698 views

  15. BCBS insurance of MN/DS

    By MNgirl1234,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,059 views

  16. On the Other Side

    By Jonesy23,
    • 2 replies
    • 645 views

  17. Dr. Prachand

    By NancyBinIL,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,042 views

  18. Anyone had DS performed by Dr Inman at Saint Vincent in Carmel Indiana?

    By Notwhatyousee,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,997 views

  19. October 25thh is the day!

    By Andreaj2003,
    • 2 replies
    • 632 views

  20. Fluctuation and sudden weight gain

    By onmyway11,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,406 views

  21. Any Australian DS people out there

    By Skittlesandrainbows,
    • 2 replies
    • 962 views

  22. How has the Sadi/duodenal switch worked for you years later?

    By Butterflyeffect,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,101 views

  23. Surgery Date- June 13th!

    By cmunne,
    • 2 replies
    • 549 views

  24. My journey DS & Plastics

    By Mentoskitty,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,851 views

  25. DS Monday, 6/13/16-

    By cmunne,
    • 2 replies
    • 654 views

  26. Sensitive to the Sun?

    By TEXASLADY52,
    • 2 replies
    • 787 views

  27. Route 66 in Texas

    By rembo69,
    • 2 replies
    • 967 views

  28. Trying to eat solid foods

    By LosingInNC,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,326 views

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

    By livefatdreamskinny,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,095 views

  30. Struggling DS Veteran. In need of support

    By Alostkey,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,798 views

  31. LoopSurgery

    By Mammysm,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,225 views

  32. ds surgery Monday Jan 6

    By diamond girl,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,459 views

  33. Duodenal Switch Animation by Dr. Wade Barker

    By BarkerBariatrics,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,309 views

  34. DS surgery - insurance approved! Now what?

    By AllyInDallas,
    • 1 reply
    • 702 views

  35. Feeling So Anxious GS to DS due 9th June 2017

    By Davina's Journey,
    • 1 reply
    • 919 views

  36. Considering Band removal and DS

    By Hope4K,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,790 views

  37. Insurance

    By STH801,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,050 views

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

    By SlimDreams,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,962 views

  39. What are my stage 1 people eating for Christmas dinner?

    By toastedink,
    • 1 reply
    • 857 views

  40. Any advice

    By vanessalee63@yahoo.com,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,374 views

  41. Protein

    By samijoe,
    • 1 reply
    • 689 views

  42. Feeling Full

    By muzikgal21,
    • 1 reply
    • 723 views

  43. Headaches after eating?

    By thxfrthmmrs,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,460 views

  44. VBG 20+ yrs ago to DS

    By RJC5197,
    • 1 reply
    • 698 views

  45. Pre Op Diet starts 4/27 & Surgery is 5/11

    By CassieVictory,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,046 views

  46. Healthy snacks after Modified Duodenal Switch

    By Ronnysgal,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,445 views

  47. How About a "DS Meet Up 2014" in the Big Apple?

    By DSwitcher,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,376 views

  48. Vitamins

    By SIPSGrammy,
    • 1 reply
    • 842 views

  49. What Should I be Eating 1 year Post Op DS?

    By feeln_froggy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,298 views

  50. Long term post DS experiences

    By quuquui,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,272 views

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    • rlcpd

      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
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