Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum and have recently embarked on my journey through bariatric surgery. I've been obese most of my life and am now 503 pounds, miserable, and ready for a change.

My surgeon has recommended the DS to me. I've been doing a lot of research and the procedure seems to be quite popular and effective for long-term weight loss. While I have no problem committing myself to being religiously devoted to taking in plenty of vitamins, minerals and protein everyday, I am concerned that I will not be able to live a normal life as a result. I'm afraid that I will be obsessing over taking supplements to the point of having anxiety (which I already have) and not enjoying day-to-day living as much as I would if I had another procedure.

Am I worrying over nothing? Making a mountain out of a molehill as they say? lol

No matter what, I am having bariatric surgery and am strongly leaning toward DS but I would appreciate any additional help you all may be able to provide.

How has your life been affected by having to take so many supplements?

Do you feel like your schedule revolves around taking your supplements?

Thanks so much!!

17 hours ago, Postop said:

That's interesting. I began losing hair at about 4 months out and it went on for a good year.

I better change my stats. I haven't weighed 140 since about 14 months out. I seem to hold around 120. When I'm ill or not hungry (I still try to get down my Protein but not much else) it can go to 114. When I'm good, though, it's between 120-123.

Oh, I see. My stats say I lost around 140, lol.

I read your stats wrong. Whoops. I took a look at your photo timeline link; you're tiny! Good news: I got the results of my blood work this morning and all levels are normal. That's comforting. I'm a little lightheaded every now and again because I have low blood pressure (a family trait), but other than that, I feel great. I even managed to lose a pound this week, despite the big turkey day meal. I love my DS.

17 minutes ago, Strivingforbetter said:

I read your stats wrong. Whoops. I took a look at your photo timeline link; you're tiny! Good news: I got the results of my blood work this morning and all levels are normal. That's comforting. I'm a little lightheaded every now and again because I have low blood pressure (a family trait), but other than that, I feel great. I even managed to lose a pound this week, despite the big turkey day meal. I love my DS.

Good job.

I ate a ton of turkey. Protein = DS??

BTW, a side effect of the DS is often low blood pressure and low pulse so there’s that, too. I often have to tell that to PAs when they take them or they worry bc my BP is low. Or they think I’m a runner.

Edited November 25, 20178 yr by Postop