Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum

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Not to scare anyone, I just want to report on my recent complication from surgery. I am 7 months post op from duodenal switch. I've had no complications until two weeks ago. I felt a little ill one afternoon, minor stomach pain. I attributed it to acid or gas. I then ate dinner and immediately became violently ill. Severe abdominal pain and nausea. So bad my husband took me to the ER. I started vomiting and I needed pain medicine. A CT scan shoed some kind of blockage. They admitted me and my bariatric surgeon met with me in the morning. He said a had at least a partial blockage in the small intestine. He operated laproscopically that afternoon. I also needed an umbilic…

I am trying to determine which surgery would be the best for me specifically in terms of recovery, long term success and weight regain. Does anyone have any thoughts about the traditional DS with a longer common channel? I guess I'm the most concerned about malabsorption and its long term effects. I'm only 29 and I plan on having children one day so it's certainly something I worry about.

What does your daily Vitamin regimen consist of? I joined a few DS specific Facebook groups and according to the vets on there, my surgeon and NUT have set me up for failure and/or possible future death. I do the Bariatric Advantage multi ea adek 2x a day and upcal powder 3x a day. I'm also on extra vitamin d and Iron because that was low pre-surgery. Thanks in advance! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Edit: I was thinking this as I was mixing up my Protien shake for this morning. It's not my intention to offend anyone. Sent from my Nexus 6P using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I'm about a month and a half out from surgery. I had a DS on 12/14/16 with a SW of 260. I'm currently sitting at 228. So, generally I feel like I've been successful thus far with my weight loss. However, sometimes I feel like it's very slow. I stalled for about 10 days, and am slowly climbing out of the hole. I find that I'm having a very hard time controlling cravings (particularly for sugar...) also find that I'm hungry really often some days, and not hungry at all on others. Does anyone have tips for craving control? Why am I so hungry sometimes, and not others? I expected to never be hungry, but I definitely am.

I'm a private person and have not told anyone at work about my surgery. Last Friday a co-worker, who is also obese, took the liberty to comment on my weight loss. " You're just wasting away! You look good. But you don't need to loose anymore weight." I was so shocked and really wasn't ready for a comment like that. All I could do was laugh it off. Fast forward to today. A different co-worker said the same thing to me. " You're wasting away" I just responded with "yeah your right." All of my co-workers are used to seeing me at 260 pounds . I am now 185. I'm still obese and have no intention to self sabotage my progress because of anyone's ideal of what "Looks good e…

Starts tomorrow, surgery 1/23, this time has flown by. There was a time I thought this was never going to happen, and now I'm getting down to the wire. So excited/nervous/anxious/happy to start this journey! Losers bench here I come! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 26 years old and about two weeks away from approval for surgery. I weigh 392 pounds and wonder which is the best surgery for me. I'm currently a law student, so recovery time is also important. And, as an attorney, I will always be on the go. If you could do it again would you still do the switch ( I'd be doing the single loop) or would a sleeve get the job done? My doctor doesn't have a specific opinion as a qualify for both. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay fellow dsers, vets, or anyone passed me two months out. Why does my food taste so different its nasty at first it was the chicken now that i was able to move up to ground beef that taste like shyte literally. Yes dont judge people what i mean is (tmi time)when i use the restroom it is still baby type poop which has a baby type milk poop smell. I have that taste in my mouth all the time. Nothing tastes normal not coffee, not my Beans, not tea, or any of the allowed meats. All i taste is what i think the whey smells like after your body processes it. Somebody please tell me you know what im talking about its getting me down in the dumps. I know that food is fuel n…

I had my duodenal switch operation 12/11. I'm scheduled for surgery again on Feb. 7, 2017 to make common channel longer so I can absorb my Vitamins. I have very foul gases and stool at this time. Has anyone had this procedure and does it help with gases and stool. Vitamins? p.s. very embarrassing. wont even sleep with the wife because of this. Help!! Thank to all that could give me some insight. Have a good day.

I keep waiting to feel anxious, but I'm not, I'm so happy and excited for this, it's all so surreal that it's finally happening Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who else has same surgery date, or near? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had my DS late on Tuesday. Still in the hospital due to nausea. Hoping to go home tomorrow. Definitely feeling a bit of "buyers remorse" mostly just due to feeling so poorly. I'll just walking and sipping and hopefully will feel more like myself tomorrow. Good luck to everyone on either side of the gate! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! So, I'm curious. Is the three week stall a real thing, or am I just doing something wrong? I just hit week four today, and the scale hasn't moved more than a pound (up and down) since last Tuesday. I'm kind of concerned, and wondering if other people have experienced this too.

Anyone had a DS in Louisiana or a PCP there that's familiar with the DS? I move to LA in a few days, but I'm only just over 2 months post-op. I'm terrified to leave my surgeon and his care, but this is happening! I need to find a new doc to monitor my bloodwork and make sure I don't get malnourished! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Maybe this should be in Rants and Raves, and not here, but I really needed to vent a bit. I had duodenal switch surgery with gallbladder removal and a liver biopsy on October 24. I am seriously wondering what I've done to myself. Everyday is an adventure in weird and random pains, eating food and then feeling awful when I eat too fast, too much, or the wrong thing, going through a roll of TP a day in wiping my butt after the 8,000 times a day I "poop", going through recipes and wanting to cry because I can't eat ANY OF THEM. The list goes on. I was trying to make it to two weeks before having a pity party, but today was just over the top with being caused physical pain fr…

So I've been reading on the forum and have saw that the sleeve procedure can make GERD worse and bypass cures it. However, doesn't seem like there's many switch people, so I was wondering if SIPS makes GERD worse or does it clear it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How much calories are you allowed i have not been talked to about calories yet mainly i think that we are just working on the eaying and full Protein , but im curious as to what the calorie intake may be. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I had my revision from lapband to sleeve with duodenal switch On Monday 12/26. I feel the need to cough, but it hurts like hell to do so. Any tips on how to make it easier? Katy W- Louisburg, NC DS scheduled for 12/26

Hey guys! I'm scheduled Monday for surgery and I wanted to reach out to see about how much you are able to eat with you DS. I know the pouch is bigger than just the sleeve, but I'm not clear on exactly how much! Just trying to get ready for meal prepping and portion control! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

DS scheduled for January 17th. Started my liquid diet yesterday. Had my preop testing done Monday. Saw today that my WBC is slightly elevated, my Vitamin D and Iron are low. I'm not feeling sick at all. My allergies have been super bad though. I am hoping this doesn't cost me my surgery date. Any one else have any blood work issues???? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I had my DS done march 23 2015. For the past like 4-5 months my weight loss is at a standstill. I don't know why. Also I am always freezing. Could someone else who may be experiencing these symptoms give me some pointers. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just had my surgery on the 12/27, went great. Stayed in the hospital for 2 days,and have my first follow up appointment this friday. Still having gas pains and struggling to get in the Protein,but i feel great. Also headed back to work tomorrow!! Will keep you all updated on this part of the journey! 2 Week pre-op diet......565lbs Day of surgery....526 Today is 504!!

Hi All, I am asking all the DS/MDS/SIPS folk who have video blogs or vlogs to post a link here. There are a lot of vertical sleeves coming up on youtube, but as you know, we have slightly different issues, smells, Vitamins, etc, to deal with. I would think, if you have a favorite vloger already, who isn't on this forum, you could link their page, too. Please only do Duodenal Switches, Modified DS or the SIPS on this thread. follow this format, if you don't mind, so people can be picky, if they want, and watch the vlogs with the same procedures, but I would recommend watching everyones. Name: DuodenalSwitchMan Procedure: Duodenal Switch, but with 3 meter common c…

Getting my lapband removed and getting a sleeve with duodenal switch! Prayers, good juju, positive vibes, happy thoughts, or whatever your thing might be would be gladly appreciated! Katy W- Louisburg, NC DS scheduled for 12/26

My bm's are yellow, is this normal for dsers who are four weeks out? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I have been approved for DS surgery that is currently scheduled for January 17th. I have my preop class this Tuesday and my preop testing on January 3rd. Can anyone share their experiences on what they went through for either of those days? I was told to plan for 2 hours for the class and 1 hour for the testing. I know every hospital is different, just looking for general information. Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I am new here. I thought I would share a little about my experience and see if anyone else had a similar situation. First let me say, I really was dragging my feet about having a Duodenal Switch as it seemed to so severe, but my doctor insisted it was the best procedure for me. The first week, I was hating life, but it gets a little better each day. I was told when I woke up from surgery that my appendix had been removed as well. I just figured that it was inflamed or something. I hadn't had any symptoms of appendicitis. . . . As it turns out, I had a non-malignant tumor in my appendix. It was a type that can become maligna…

OMG, My surgery has just been scheduled for Monday 8/15/16 at 3:30pm. I can't wait!!! Duodenal Switch with a 400 Common Channel

Hi everyone! I am in the process of having DS surgery. I still have a few months to go before the big day but I have some major concerns about my medication. I take Paxil and I have been taking it for years. I had agoraphobia really bad for like 10 years. I saw a new doctor and he raised my Paxil and since then I have been 100 times better. Now I heard that having DS or the gastric bypass can effect your medications because of how your body absorbs it.Have any of you had a problem with you meds??? Thanks!

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July 7th two days before my birthday I am at work having a pretty ok day. Then out of no where it hit me I could not breathe I was on the phone with a customer and could barely talk. I really thought I was going to die. Thank God it was not a heart attack it was an anxiety attack it was God getting my attention to stop talking about change and make it happen. So here I am tomorrow makes exactly two weeks until surgery. I start my pre op diet on thankgiving and Ibe never been so happy to not be eatting I am so excited to join the WLS community. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever been awaken in the middle of your sleep by your shivering body. It felt like my insides were frozen. Yet once i woke up it did not take much to warm back up. I was under the covers so that was not the problem. If i had to describe it i would say that i had died and then came back to life when i woke. A little dramatic i know but thats how it feels. I will be talking to the doctor about it just wondering if anyone has had experience with this. Ds or other all thoughts welcomed. Had surgery dec 5 Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Picked up post op meds Picked up Vitamins Put in leave of absence Put in short term disability Boyfriend got 2 days off Son has a place to stay I think i did everything but still feels like im missing something trying to go into this being prepared for the normal day to day stuff 5 days left and most of them will be spent with me working gotta make the most of the 2 days i have off before surgery. Did anyone else have a hard time putting things in order??? 5 days untill WLS

I have my 2 week pre-opt diet starting on this Monday the 12th, and i would like some advise to what you all ate and did. Thanks!

Tomorrow will be one week since my Loop DS with Dr. Cottom. The drain they left in is driving me crazy. How long did your doctors leave the drain in? They will be removing my staples tomorrow and I hope that they will also take my drain out. I am worried that it is going to hurt. Oh and how long did you wear your binder? I would love to hear others experiences. Thanks!

Just got my surgery scheduled for December 26th! So excited I can hardly wait! Going to spend next week doing work so I won't have to worrying about taking time off and prepping for after surgery! So excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got the call after only waiting a week thank goodness. I will be getting the ds surgery on January 17th! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Okay fellow dsers and weight loss surgery friends its my turn up at bat. Five more hours and i start my new life. Feeling a little anxious not about surgery but the after lol. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I was originally sleeved 9/2010 and lost 105. The past 2 years I regained about 40 of those pounds and was just not okay with it. On 8/11/2016 I had the intestinal portion of the SADI-S completed- my sleeve was still in good shape and needed no revision. I'm now 8 days post-op from my SADI-S Revision and down 12 pounds (I know, holy crap). Because previously I had the sleeve, that is the only reference I have to go on in terms of what to expect post-op. However, it's become clear to me that this "intestinal" revision is NOTHING like getting sleeved. I have NO issues with drinking, swallowing, topping off, or stomach restriction associated pains. I do seem sensitive to…

Yup I cant believe it tomorrow is the big day congrats to those who had succesful surgeries today!!! I'm so excited and nervous for my turn but mostly i just feel relieved that i will have a break from being hungry. Today is really hard im all Protein shaked out wven it i did get to eat a real dinner and today is only 1 Protein shake then Clear liquids for the rest of the night nothing after 12 so at 10 im raking a pill and going to sleep TOMORROW IS WLS

So i went and pre registered for surgery on monday found out that i had met most of my out of pocket. Had to pay about 900.00 which is why i was pushing for surgery this year next year i probably could not afford it. Did blood and x ray and did a final weigh in before surgery. I was only required two days of a preop diet before surgery however i took all the info given to me in our meetings and put my self on a high Protein low carb diet happy to say i lost 11 pounds on my own Now i know that is not much but let me tell you for someone who started at 391 that means the world to me. It gives me the i can do this feeling. The one major issue i am facing is the exercise whi…

Anyone out there have the ds or wls that works the night shift? Is there any differences for you versus someone that works during the day. I have not had it yet but i have noticed that im usually low on Vitamin d and now they tell me copper too. Just curious with different eating times and sleeping times how that may affect things lol. Of course im probably overthinking things again. Lol Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Help keep us "newbies" motivated as we navigate through all of the pre-op requirements. What can you do now that you couldn't do before?

Well, I finally made stupid choices and ended up with stupid results. Just an FYI, I am officially cleared to eat all the foods. I went to an Asian restaurant yesterday and ordered my favorite shrimp fish to split with my friend. I managed to forget it was breaded in rice flour, and I didn't even consider that it was deep fried. I also ordered Chinese greens. I ate two shrimp and a few bites of greens. I was feeling panicked and full and like I couldn't breathe. I took 3 sips of Water (something I've absolutely not done since surgery) and immediately headed to the restroom. I threw up before I could even get the door locked. Uuuuugh. I went back to the table, but I h…

My insurance company just called and approved my DS surgery. I should have it before the end of December!! So I have a few questions - *How much help and for how many days should I expect to need from others (if any)? My mom offered to come and help me, but if I won't "need" it, I might would rather be peacefully alone lol. *What are some "must haves" that I should purchase to have on hand before surgery? *What are things you wished you would have done differently before surgery or while recovering? *Any other help or advice? I'm sooooo excited to start the next step of my journey to being healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't believe how quickly time is flying today is my pre op appt. I get to meet my anesthesiologist take xrays and get lab work done. My nerves are starting to get the best of me by how close the date is getting. Im so nervous. But still super excited about every life changing moment of this process. 9 days untill WLS

I spent most of my day on this app trying to be strong and resist temptation yesterday (first day of my liquid protwin diet) and i did it by reading everyone story and hearing everyones struggles and victories. You guys were my backbone and strengh yesterday i just wanted to say thanks 13 days untill WLS

Sooooo happy i have not worn my favorite jeans in almost 6 months because i had gained so much weight and THEY FIT im so excited and this is pre-Surgery that is more than enough motivation to stick to my pre-op liquid protien diet today .Did my primere Protein this morning and I have you guys for extra support!!!! My clothes are starting to fit again some even better then they did when i brought them. 14 days until WLS

I did everything i wqs suppose to today i stuck with my liquid protien i finally ate my dinner @6 i didnt over eat and i took slow bites i mostly only had meat and some non starcy veggies. Why do I feel sick now that i ate is that normal??? I feel very nauseous. I am in pre op diet phase 14 days untill WLS