Cherish837

I'm new to the forum but have been researching WLS for a year. Initially decided on VSG then MGB but have finalized to Duodenal Switch. I am 5'6 245 with OBSA, HTN, joint issues and premetabolic syndrome. I have heard DS is best for OBSA, plus Type 2 diabetes runs in my family even the skinnier ones in my family usually get it in their 40s/50s. I really do not want that. So have decided DS is best for me. My question is I will be going to Mexico for my surgery as I am selfpay and as an Army Veteran the VA does not do DS. How do I find out how many surgeries specifically DS a surgeon does on average in a year? What would be a good number? Does anyone know if Dr. Illan perform DS surgeries regularly? If so is it a single anastomosis or the traditional (2). I have seen on the website he does do the surgery but have not seen any reviews or former patients. If anyone can recommend a surgeon that can perform the surgery well and is proficient please let me know. Looking for traditional DS. Thanks ?