jhenderson105

Good morning to everyone. I have been interested in having WLS for years now but couldn't because my employers insurance had a block for it. In April of last year, my husbands insurance kicked in and I switched over. His plan allows it. After researching different options, I decided that I wanted a sleeve. I finally attend a seminar in November. I left there confident that THIS was the procedure for me. Last weekend, I scheduled an appt with a Bariatric surgeon. I went into his office gung-ho on getting the sleeve, however the Surgeon recommended that I have something called a DS (Duodenal Switch). I have been researching this procedure and I have to say, I'm not comfortable with things that I have read. My surgeon explains that with my BMI being high, with type 2 diabetes, THIS surgery is most effective for me. I am scared.. Is there anyone that had this procedure or is having one done that can help me along the way?

Thank you both for responding. I haven't been on in a few due to the fact that I've become overwhelmed. I'm Still very unsure about the Duodenal Switch surgery. I'm actually skeptical about surgery completely. I'm afraid that I will have a tremendous Amt of skin .. Not that I am a vain person but I sure as hell don't like needles lol. Any other encouragement is greatly appreciated and again thank u so far.

Congrats to you for your loss of 16 lbs..

Hope you are feeling much better than what I've read so far. I'm due to have a Duodenal Switch In APRIL and I'm scared to death (pardon the expression) .. Anyways, I hope u are better ..

Add me.. I would love to make new friends

Feel better soon

Best of luck !!!

Good luck Jud..

Best of luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Congrats on all of the weight loss. I am scheduled for a Duodenal Switch in April and I originally wanted the sleeve. I'm not sure that I am doing the right thing until I read stories like yours. I am glad that you (and many others) have the courage to post all details for ppl like me to read. Feel free to add me if you need someone to talk to, I'm a great listener.

I am scheduled to have the Duodenal Switch in April. Reading this, I'm not sure if I'm making the right decision though.