Bama2012

That's great not having to run all over like I did. I just had my procedure done June 8th. So far so good very minimal pain and going on a month. If I can help answer any questions about anything don't hesitate to ask. Nice too meet you. My name is Trever

Anyone recommend a doctor that can assist with my blood work so I know what Vitamins and supplements to take? I am having trouble finding a metabolic doc. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, I used Dr Bilof in Millburn at Garden State Bariatric . I chose the DS over the sleeve and he has a lot of experience with the DS procedure.Who are you currently seeing for your sleeve and when do you think you will have it?

Excellent thank you so much!!! Is your daughter post op or pre? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi I live in North NJ in Westfield Union County

We were all nervous before our procedure lucky most experience far less complications than we expected. Good luck

He did mine. By far the best doctor in my opinion. DM me for more info if you want it

Who is doing your surgery?

Me too I had the DS very little pain. Only nausea from pain med so I asked them to stop them never had to take anymore. I had a full prescription at home never needed them. I too was left wondering if anything was actual done. I did see my new stomach on an X-ray after which was cool. You will gear up for a 10 on the pain meter and most likely experience a 2 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone been able to eat a whole cheeseburger with bun at one time? I know some can't tolerate carbs but also wondering if it fits in new stomach Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sure anytime Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you just let me know if you ever need to check on my progress down the road before you decide.

Recovery time for me was a few days with no lifting more than 10 lbs for 6 weeks. Most people out of work for 2 weeks primarily to learn how and what to eat. I had almost no pain that was hard to handle and did not take 1 pain killer after being released from hospital. I have had diarrhea 1 time in 14 days and mild gas. Most gas was from procedure and getting it out. I know they say some foods that contain carbs can trigger gas and diarrea so I will have to be careful. My recovery has been no different than just sleeves that I have read or watched on you tube. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Not at all. After 6 months of research I know 100% I made the right call for me. Let's be honest all surgeries are a tool. I was looking for something permanent that all my hard work would compliment. I know just the sleeve is a great tool for many I just didn't think it was quite enough for my 5.8' 324lbs body in the long run.

Great! Glad to hear all went well. Let us know when you get to puréed foods

Great story and about what I thought. Small portions with little to no bun.Thank you

I just had the DS June 8 2016. I went to my surgeon wanting the lapband. He quickly advised me that was not the way to go. After about an hour of discussing my eating habits and health problems we decided the DS was the best option for me. The DS has a better diabetes remission rate and the malabsorption properties will help with better than optimal food choices that are possible later on. The sleeve alone can still be stretched and your food has the same amount of absorption. I decided why would I want a procedure that also has a revision surgery in case of failure. That revision is the DS. It comes with more risk but more reward in the long run. If you consider the DS make sure your surgeon is comfortable with it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

My surgeon required 1 day liquid only then nothing 12hrs before surgery. I believe the reason for extended dieting pre surgery is to shrink the liver so it is easier to move out of the way during surgery. I have watched many videos of the procedure and everyone uses a special tool to move out of way so I'm not sure why some have diet for so long. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you that's what I was looking for

I was in hospital 2.5 days. The insurance company only approves the first day then you re apply if there are issues. My issue was blood oxygen. I needed to get the levels up off the oxygen. My insurance approved 5 days total after the first day. I think depending if you meet all criteria to leave one day may be all you need.

Just trying to get an idea of volume and carbs. I am only 2 weeks into this and have no desire for any food. I am just very familiar with cheeseburgers

How long ago was you DS? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Cool glad everything went well. I'm still eating puréed everything. Can't wait to eat real food.. Just much less Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I just had my procedure done June 8th. I had my doubts just like you and everyone else. If I had to I would do it again tomorrow. I needed this tool like most of us. Great start to your weight loss you will do great.

Good luck hope you have a positive experience. Let everyone know how you are doing when your feeling up to it.