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[JDavidGraves 3]

Thanks for all the info everyone. It seems that for every person I find who likes this procedure, I also find someone who dislikes it. As for me, I still have my reservations, but I just hit the 50 lb lost mark, so it does seem to be working. I'm about 7 weeks out, and I'm just starting to feel back to normal, but still fairly low energy levels. Thanks for all of the support everyone!

[Nicole Lynn Martin 2]

I'm having a revision from RNY to SIPS or SADI-S I think it's called. I'm having complications with hernias and ulcers with the RNY.

Surgery is schedule for Monday 3/16/15. It's quite difficult to find others whom have also had the surgery.

[cashimere 0]

Did you have an open or closed procedure? Walking is so very important. Drinking Water is also so very important. Both of these will help get everything moving. If you feel the urge to have a BM, do not ignore it. Sit on the toilet until you have the BM. Otherwise you can get constipated.

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. It does get better, I promise.

[Nicole Lynn Martin 2]

I had a closed procedure. I'm doing OK. I'm getting closer to getting my full amounts of Fluid and Protein in.

[FatToPhat 83]

One anastomosis creates less risk of leaks than two and the SIPS procedure has fewer risks of ulcers and hernias than the RNY - per my MD and everything I've read. JDavidGraves, if you are still on this site, how are you doing now over 3 years later?

[disco stu 73]

SIPS is a less invasive procedure, therefore *should* result in fewer surgery complications and fewer long term side effect, while delivery the same results as full DS. Sounds really good on paper, right? But it's new, so there's not as much evidence to support it.

For those who believe, Full DS is an outdated procedure and you should count yourself lucky to have the modern technique. For those that don't, you're a guinea pig.