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Let's Get The Duodenal Switch People Together

While most people are familiar with lapband surgery and gastric bypass surgery, there are two other surgeries that are "gaining" popularity. One is the vertical sleeve. The other is DS surgery which is the most complex and is usually reserved for the most obese population. Some people have DS surgery in 2 parts (the first being the vertical sleeve) while others have it in one surgery. Some have an open surgery and some have a lap. approach.

So, to those who have had DS surgery and to those who are considering it, let's get this forum up and running!

Liz

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    Hi everyone! I'm planning on getting the DS. I have to lose 97 more lbs so that I am considered healthy for the surgery and also for my insurance to cover me. I have already lost 38 lbs in 1 month and

  • Are you a Sleever in maintenance? Having a hard go of it, even though you are following your plan? That was my experience, and why I have elected to re-sleeve and have the second phase DS, which promi

  • Alex Brecher
    Alex Brecher

    The Duodenal Switch should now be an option you can select within your member profile.

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Yup! I think that goes for all bariatric surgeries, especially those involving a malabsorption component (the DS being the most aggressive, for sure). My route is definitely the RNY. Not interested in the DS, as my highest weight ever was 214 — but it's good to learn...
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