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Also Dub is right. Keep the Febreeze handy. I also use PooPouri (spelling). Groupon has a deal on it right now. I've actually gotten my family on it too. Lol

Also Dub is right. Keep the Febreeze handy. I also use PooPouri (spelling). Groupon has a deal on it right now. I've actually gotten my family on it too. Lol

I wish a long term DS person would show up here and answer @doxaholic
DS people can and do need to eat a lot more than other WLS patients because of their malabsorption, and they need to, to counter that malabsorption. That is why people like having DS.
You should up your calories and your Protein. With the level of malabsoprtion you have, you shouldn't be eating less than 120G of protein a day. You also need a higher amount of fat. You don't really have to worry about carbs because of your malabsorption.
Please do a google search, there are other forums with more active DS patients where you could get better and more accurate advice. The nutritional needs for DS patients are totally different than other WLS patients because of the extreme malabsorption levels you have.
Please ask some long term DS patients.
You haven't mentioned your Vitamin regimen or your latest labs. Your labs have to be carefully monitored with DS

Seven months I was still eating about 2/3 of a cup of food every 6 hours.
Now im up to about a cup, cup and a half at 2.5 years out.

I'm on the Depo shot. Very happy I don't have to take bc pills.< br>

Who is your surgeon in Mexico? I ask because I had MGB surgery in Mexico and my surgeon would NEVER do a DS on someone with only 30 lbs to lose. Have you had your doctor do a EGD to see if there is a problem with the sleeve you had done before?

It sounds like a nutrition issue. What are you eating? Are you getting in your Protein? Your fluids? How are your eating habits? Because exercise is important, but most of your weight loss will happen because of your diet, not your exercise. So just because you weren't able to do as much exercise, unless you have health issues other than your knee (endocrine problems), there is no reason why your sleeve shouldn't be working for you. Getting a DS when you are not a good candidate for one can not only NOT work, it can be life threatening. I would NOT trust ANY surgeon who would even suggest doing a DS on you. Your husband should be worried. It is NOT a good idea.

When I got a DS I was almost 300lbs - and that was considered to be on the lighter side to get something so hard core. I don't think you should do this. I think if you just do a "reset" (talk to a Bariatric nutritionist about this) you will be fine.

I won't mince words: the duodenal switch is a grossly inappropriate procedure for someone who weighs 165 pounds with only 30 more pounds to lose.
It is typically reserved for super mordibly obese people (BMI of 50 or greater) with severe metabolic issues (e.g. longstanding diabetes, PCOS). I would question the judgment and ethics of a bariatric surgeon who would perform a duodenal switch on someone who's only 30 pounds overweight.

When I got a DS I was almost 300lbs - and that was considered to be on the lighter side to get something so hard core. I don't think you should do this. I think if you just do a "reset" (talk to a Bariatric nutritionist about this) you will be fine.

When I got a DS I was almost 300lbs - and that was considered to be on the lighter side to get something so hard core. I don't think you should do this. I think if you just do a "reset" (talk to a Bariatric nutritionist about this) you will be fine.

First off you are not a failure. The sleeve is the most difficult to have long term success with because it is almost completely restrictive alone. Bypass and DS have components that prevent absorption of nutrients that aid in keeping the weight off.
I had the DS three years ago. Went from 371 to 255. From a size 32 to an XL.
Your diet will change radically as you MUST eat Fat to survive. You will only absorb about 20% of the fat you consume, if you don't get adequate fat in your diet you will get constipated, dry skin, and Vitamin deficiency. [Nutritionists will try to put you on a low fat diet, don't do it!! I eat bacon and butter everyday. (FYI if you do get constipated a slice of cheesecake works overnight like a charm.)]
Protein is the key for the DS, it's going to sound impossible but you must consume between 100-120gm of protein per day, and since you will only absorb about 20gm per hour you will have to space it out throughout the day in 5-6 meals and Snacks. I use Protein Shakes (Premier) and bars.
You also MUST take vitamin supplements that need to be chewable so they can be absorbed quickly. Regular OTC Vitamins will not break down in your new system. Flinstones will not be enough to sustain you. I use Celebrate brand bariatric vitamins; MULTI- ADEK 3x per day, Calcium plus 500 3x per day, Vitamin D 5000iu 3x per day, Biotin 5000 mcg 1 daily, I also take Zinc because I'm deficient. Many also take Iron and Potassium, common deficiencies. Bottom line is they are not cheap but you will have to take them religiously. You might want to get on an auto ship plan or you will be getting familiar with your local health store.
Your chance of regaining with the DS is less than 5% over 10 years. Find a local DS specific support group, you'll need advice from the experienced. And there are a couple of Facebook groups for bariatric patients. "Bariatric Chatters"is one I'm involved with. It has all surgeries but they are a great group to know.

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I actually saw a therapist during my "transition" time. Your body is going through a major change. Don't be afraid to reach out for help.
Good luck to you.

I'm two weeks out and was a teary mess at my therapist's office this morning over the fact that I miss food. It's a weirdly emotional time - hormonally and a bit of mourning. I hope you have a therapist! I may have cried during our session, but I left feeling much better.

You might be losing really fast and the hormone release is triggering depression.

See someone though, don't suffer alone.

I actually saw a therapist during my "transition" time. Your body is going through a major change. Don't be afraid to reach out for help.
Good luck to you.

I actually saw a therapist during my "transition" time. Your body is going through a major change. Don't be afraid to reach out for help.
Good luck to you.

Honestly it isn't bad unless you eat something that you aren't supposed to. So any carbs = stinky poo.

I take Devrom and use poo pouri and it's not so bad.

Honestly it isn't bad unless you eat something that you aren't supposed to. So any carbs = stinky poo.

I take Devrom and use poo pouri and it's not so bad.

Also Dub is right. Keep the Febreeze handy. I also use PooPouri (spelling). Groupon has a deal on it right now. I've actually gotten my family on it too. Lol

Congrats to you!!!

Yeah.. I was warned though when I got a DS that this is one of the side effects. I just watch what I eat and write everything down so I know what the culprits are quickly. One problem I'm still having sometimes (rarely though) is vomiting - also food related.

Well, at the end of the day all I can say is it's my body and I can do what I want. I chose to be healthy. No one else is paying my bills but me. And these would be the very same people chastising you if you had a health crisis because of your weight.
I think a lot of it comes down to jealousy as well. My sister once said "Losing weight is like winning the lottery. No one knows how to handle you after the fact." And she is right. So basically screw all of them. Your happiness makes them uncomfortable. And that's not your fault.

In general I find people tend to thrive on drama, someone dying injects that into the conversation more than the person who did well.Guess it's the glass half full or half empty thing.
You can die if you have cormodites from being obese but they just think you will die from surgery.
I guess they rather have you die slow rather than quick lol
I notice a lot of people mentioning we could educate these people about what the surgery is all about, I spend my entire day working we kids who struggle to read ( very rewarding and fun), adults can educate themselves via Google.
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It's called jealousy. I believe that people become jealous when you mentioned "going to have WLS" of any type b/c they want to lose weight too, but too afraid to have WLS themselves. They know that you will get healthy and look terrific at the same time. I had the band and looking forward to being sleeved now. I hope to get healthy and to getting my comorbidities back in control.

Well, at the end of the day all I can say is it's my body and I can do what I want. I chose to be healthy. No one else is paying my bills but me. And these would be the very same people chastising you if you had a health crisis because of your weight.
I think a lot of it comes down to jealousy as well. My sister once said "Losing weight is like winning the lottery. No one knows how to handle you after the fact." And she is right. So basically screw all of them. Your happiness makes them uncomfortable. And that's not your fault.