Hi all. I just finished my DS procedure at the university of Chicago. Recovering well. My surgeon said he had to do a single loop DS as opposed to the double loop DS. There seems to be little research about this procedure. Can anyone tell me the difference between this and traditional DS? I'm very distressed that I didn't get the procedure I thought I was getting.

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.

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.

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

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?

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For those who believe, Full DS is an outdated procedure and you should count yourself lucky to have the modern technique.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.