Postop

Welcome to the Dark Side.

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Congratulations! You're getting the [loop DS, SADI, or SIPS correct]? From previous patients I'm told that's what he calls the DS, however, it isn't the traditional DS with 2 anastomoses. I just want to ensure you know what you're getting. Both are great WLS but are different.

Could be contact dermatitis. Is it red and/or blotchy? I got it after my gallbladder was removed. Horrid. They believe I was allergic to either the betadine (like iodine) and/or the steri-strips used in surgery. This was the only thing that helped: Prednicarbate Ointment 0.1%, It's a Rx.

I was down about 62lbs. in the same period. I never could have lost that much on my own during a 4 month period.

They're high in fat and used to jump start DSer stalls sometimes. You can find a lot of recipes on the Web.

Somewhere between 4.5-5 hours.

@passion4filmEither is good. DS is easiest.

@doxaholicHere and here is some info. All I can tell you is some DSers use it and/or fat bombs to break a stall. Also, you should be under 50 gr./carb/day if you wish to lose. I eat more protein & drink more when I'm trying to lose.

@doxaholicI've never tried it, but the Krispy Kreme or KFC fix has been discussed for a long time. Anything that will trigger loose stools. Google it.

Just make sure you tell all physicians. They need to know.

Low carb is a good idea. <50 gr. per day. I'd up the liquids & protein. That's how we lose weight. Forget looking at calories.

Congrats.

@GenJones Hello.

Good luck.

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Hi. If you've had the traditional DS, there is no need to ever count calories. That's one of the beauties of the procedure. We also don't count fat grams. Eat full fat butter, mayo, yogurt. etc. We need this to help things move through the system. Once you're able to eat enough (or supplement with a protein drink until you can just eat and not need it) we aim for over 100 protein grams/day. I eat between 125-150 most days. Try and hold your carbs under 50gr. per day (esp. during the losing phase).

Loop DS, SADI, SADI-s, SIPS are all the same. Traditional DS is quite different. There are definitely pros & cons to having the traditional DS (I'm 12+ years postop) as I'm sure there are to the Loop DS.

If you send me a PM with your email address, I can send you an attachment which lists all the vitamins/minerals for a new DSer (this document is given to us by my surgical team). After that your supplements are dictated by your blood draws. You can also check out Vitalady's list.

Are you having the full DS or the loop DS?

@swantu Make sure they perform the full DS (two anastomosis) if that is what you're interested in and not the loop DS, SADI-S or SIPS (single anastomosis). Do they remove the gallbladder and/or appendix during surgery? If not, do they give you a Rx for something like Urso to prevent gallstones. Does they do a standard size common channel (cc) and if so, what is the length, or do they measure it for each patient? What size would they consider for you? How often are your bloods done, first year, for the rest of your life?

Best of luck. Looking forward to welcoming you to the Dark Side.

12 years later and only my immediate family and physicians know. When I first began losing I stated it was a bad gallbladder they finally removed so I could begin to drop all the weight. I applaud people who choose to tell. I just knew it wasn't right for me.

I'm glad. You'll get there too. I'm unsure how much you're able to eat at 1 year out. I eat 125+ grams of protein on most days. I hate to say it, but you need to try and force it down. Is there nothing you really like? I'm not talking about shakes (which if you can't stomach food then shakes are a necessity. I drank at least one for the first two years, postop, as I just couldn't eat enough) but real food. I eat steak, lamb chops, hamburgers, fish, fowl, deli meats, cheeses, nuts, etc. Anything and everything. Remember, there's no counting calories with the DS. Just protein grams and sugars (simple carbs, too). What about your fat intake? That will help with constipation, To grease the wheels so to speak. How 'bout butter on your steak? Full fat mayo is a must. We need that fat to help us 'go'. If I want to lose a few it'll be a ton of protein. With lots of water and Crystal Light and very very low carbs. More protein & fluids = weight loss.

Hi. Did you have a full DS? How much protein are you eating/day? What about carbs & fats?