Couple of questions here: 1) do most surgeons who do the VSG also do the VS? 2) I'm set for VSG surgery in March, but I'm intrigued and very interested in this surgery--especially because I'd rather do one surgery rather than one plus a follow up; 3) is there anyone out there who regrets this and wishes they had just gotten a VSG; 4) do all of you believe that you malabsorption/vitamin issues are a) fully addressed with supplements and watching your numbers and that you're not shortening your lives or in line for some other wicked medical condition; and 5) I've been reading the VSG site for almost a year now. Lotsa people still struggling with dieting and food addiction issues. Has anyone NOT lost weight with this surgery? Are you happy? Are you able to maintain and live a fairly normal life? Sorry for all these questions, and, for those of you who answer, thanks from the bottom of my heart.

The DS should only be done by a vetted surgeon. You can see a list of them here http://www.dsfacts.com/duodenal-switch-surgeons.html#.UsRkrvRdX10

If you do the Vitalady plan (https://vitalady.com/vitanews/pre-packaged-regimens/) and get regular blood work done (6 monthly ideally) and you have more than 100g of Protein a day you should be good.

Pretty much everyone who went to a vetted surgeon and got the DS in one surgery loses (most people that get a sleeve then the DS lose more slowly). It is possible to regain if you go silly with carbs but you'd gain waayy faster with any other WLS.

Since following the Vitalady DS regimen (tweaking according to my lab values) my Vitamins are stellar. I have yearly labs done, no need for 6 months unless you have an issue. For me, a two part surgery wasn't an option. I knew as a lightweight (starting at 231) that I'd most likely lose all my excess weight with the surgeon I chose. I have a tiny, tight sleeve, so restriction is still excellent at 4+ years out. The malabsorption is what keeps my weight off. I love the combination, I have no problems with any food except flour. Typical for the DS, flour causes bloating and gas. If I want to eat bread, I simply time it so that 3-4 hours later I do not offend anyone. I would highly recommend doing your research and thoroughly researching your surgeon. You want an experienced DS surgeon, not someone who does only 10 per year.