Hi all! I'm new to this site - I had the sleeve in August 2011 and lost a little weight and for the most part have been able to keep it off. I still have a lot more to loose so I am considering the DS. What have your experiences been with that surgery? Recovery time? Pain? Nutrient absorption? Thank you!

I love my DS. The recovery wasn't bad at all. I was able to run errands and take care of my family about two weeks after surgery. I've been losing weight consistently. Couldn't do it on my own. I didn't do a pre-op diet. I keep my carbs to 70 gr a day and make protein my top priority when making food choices (90 gr a day). I also sip on water all day long. It's very important you stay on top of your daily vitamins, due to the malabsorption component of the DS. For me, I wanted a surgery that had the best long-term results statistically. I revised from a band originally because the band just didn't do it for me and I didn't want to fail again. I had the traditional DS with two anastomoses, but my common channel is one and a half times longer than the typical DS, due to my lower starting BMI. As a result, I do not have bathroom or gas issues like other DS patients.

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by Strivingforbetter

I went for the SIPS DS, today is actually my first day back to work. My doc put me out til the 20th but I feel fine working today. I am having issues with my incisions but that is my only issue with the surgery.

I'm too early in the process to give you nutritional advice or information so I'll hold off on that. Pain was manageable, honestly I could have went back to work even earlier but.. I didn't want to!

The SIPS is a single anastamoses and my common channel is 300cm. I lost 16lbs preop and then 24lbs in the past month (since august 8th) Best decision I ever made!

Good Luck with whatever you decide