Today is my first time posting here, though I've been reading the forums for several months. I had the SADI-S surgery on August 12, and I was allowed to return home yesterday. I'm feeling very positive and motivated re: following my program and I look forward to healing and getting stronger. I haven't experienced gas pains yet, but I have felt soreness. My biggest challenges right now are getting my clear liquids in, getting used to the routine of swallowing pills down with little water, using the bulb/drain, and taking heparin shots. I look forward to comparing notes and learning with others -- any others with SADI-S as their first WLS?

Edited August 15, 20205 yr by Minxpetite

Hi! I just had SADI -S on July 24th. It was my first wls. I had to stay 3 nights in the hospital because I had some nausea and vomiting, but now at almost 4 weeks out I am feeling great!
I'm doing well with fluids, but it was challenging at first, especially with the protein shakes, which I HATE since our surgery. I started using collagen peptides mixed into liquids and was able to tolerate those.
I stayed on clear liquids for 2 weeks post op, then a week of full, and Thursday I started soft foods, which has got me feeling like myself again!
My drain was in for 10 days. My surgeon does the SADI-S with his partner so I had 2 surgeons. After my surgery, my main surgeon went on vacation, so I followed up at 1 week with his partner, and he didn't want to remove the drain, so I had to wait until I saw my surgeon at 10 days post op. [emoji2368]
Anyway, the fluids and protein get easier every day. I had a tough time with the clears because I don't like broth or any sweet drinks, or jello, so that didn't leave much. I forced myself to drink Protein20, and mixed my shakes with decaf coffee to tone down the sweetness. I didn't have much of a sweet tooth before, and since I had surgery things taste 100 times sweeter! I'm feeling great now that I can eat things like eggs!
I'm glad to find someone else who had my surgery! It isn't very common. I look forward to comparing notes!

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Hello @Minxpetite & @STLoser, it is great that you all had the courage and the ability to care for yourself enough to go through such a serious surgery! I had the same surgery, I think? I'm not great with the short version of the surgery's name. I had the duodenal loop switch, whatever the order is, I think that is the SADI or sipps or something... it was done a bit more than a year ago. I am always amazed at everyone's experience, for instance, I had the surgery and was sent home the very next day, no drains. Sounds odd, I know! My taste buds changed as well, it was very bizarre. I have no regrets! Keep following your plan and happy weight-loss to both of you!?

Hello [mention=385718]Minxpetite[/mention] & [mention=385446]STLoser[/mention], it is great that you all had the courage and the ability to care for yourself enough to go through such a serious surgery! I had the same surgery, I think? I'm not great with the short version of the surgery's name. I had the duodenal loop switch, whatever the order is, I think that is the SADI or sipps or something... it was done a bit more than a year ago. I am always amazed at everyone's experience, for instance, I had the surgery and was sent home the very next day, no drains. Sounds odd, I know! My taste buds changed as well, it was very bizarre. I have no regrets! Keep following your plan and happy weight-loss to both of you![emoji846]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It was crazy. I've had quite a few surgeries and I always bounce back fast. This is the only time I ever had any trouble, but it was all worth it. I only has a couple days of discomfort, for what will be a whole new lifestyle!
And, yes I call it Loop Duodenal Switch also, but it's the same as SADI-S and SIPS.
I went into this whole thing planning to get a sleeve, then the first surgeon I saw suggested RNY. He was let go from the hospital because of COVID, so I went to a different surgeon, and had never even heard of the Loop DS until I saw him.

It is great to find others who have had the Loop DS.

May I ask, since your further out, how has it gone for you. Have you had any trouble with vitamin deficiencies?

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@STLoser, I honestly don't even take as many vitamins as recommended, nor do I eat as much protein as recommended. I have done so much research and have learned so much after having this surgery, I was told that I would never really be able to eat many veggies, that was bull, I eat more veggies than anything and I suppose that might be the reason that I can get away with taking a bariatric vitamin every other day as opposed to 3 every single day. My labs/blood work always comes back as normal. My only issue is that I am anemic so I do have to,take more iron than most people do. It wasn't the surgery though, I have always been anemic off and on for as long as I can remember. By the way, I am not promoting not following doctors orders, especially since every doctor has different instructions for their clients. I have learned that there really needs to be more research about these types of surgeries. I know that the moto is protein first, but I have learned that animal protein is horrible for humans to consume from a health perspective and it is not necessary. So many veggies, beans, pasta made out of beans and legumes have so much protein. I do have to say that my taste buds and tolerance of certain foods changes continuously. Many food choices are trial and error. Even the vitamins, for me I would say, has been trial and error.

I am glad to find others that have had the surgery, it seems to be rare. I opted for this surgery because it gives a person a better chance at sustaining ones weight-loss. What made you go for this particular surgery?

TisTrue, you have no idea how encouraging this is to me. I am a HUGE veggie lover, and it is one thing I've been scared about not being able to eat in the future. My goal is to be a vegan, but for now I am eating animal protein. I really hope in the future I'll be able to reach my goal. I gave up red meat in 2009 and I mostly eat fish now (well, before surgery) . A great majority of what I cook is meatless, and luckily, my husband will eat almost anything and enjoys all the meatless stuff.
I was self pay for my surgery because it's excluded on our insurance, and when I met my surgeon he told me about Loop DS. He told me it has a lower chance of weight regain and was a great surgery for diabetics. I luckily did not have diabetes, but it runs heavily in my family, and it's a miracle I didn't, because my mom had it at 47. I just turned 49. I do have fatty liver disease and scarring, which is what made me decide I needed to do this. Also, my starting BMI was 69. I was 393 pounds and I'm 5'3", and the surgeon said this surgery would be a good fit. I do have GERD, which the RNY is better for, and I did agonize over that, but since I am self pay I only get one shot at this, so I wanted the surgery that I had the best chance of success with. I was willing to risk worsening GERD. It is well controlled with Nexium. So far I'm doing well and glad I chose this surgery.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

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Also, I agree about animal protein being horrible and unnecessary. I'm a huge animal lover too, and I've always agonized over eating animals. That's my first reason for wanting to be vegan, and second is I believe it's a very healthy diet, and third, I just love veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, etc. I'm just so glad to know someone who eats that way and is doing well! Thank you!

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10 hours ago, STLoser said:

Hi! I just had SADI -S on July 24th. It was my first wls. I had to stay 3 nights in the hospital because I had some nausea and vomiting, but now at almost 4 weeks out I am feeling great!
I'm doing well with fluids, but it was challenging at first, especially with the Protein Shakes, which I HATE since our surgery. I started using collagen peptides mixed into liquids and was able to tolerate those.
I stayed on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks post op, then a week of full, and Thursday I started soft foods, which has got me feeling like myself again!
My drain was in for 10 days. My surgeon does the SADI-S with his partner so I had 2 surgeons. After my surgery, my main surgeon went on vacation, so I followed up at 1 week with his partner, and he didn't want to remove the drain, so I had to wait until I saw my surgeon at 10 days post op.
Anyway, the fluids and Protein get easier every day. I had a tough time with the clears because I don't like broth or any sweet drinks, or Jello, so that didn't leave much. I forced myself to drink Protein20, and mixed my shakes with Decaf coffee to tone down the sweetness. I didn't have much of a sweet tooth before, and since I had surgery things taste 100 times sweeter! I'm feeling great now that I can eat things like eggs!
I'm glad to find someone else who had my surgery! It isn't very common. I look forward to comparing notes!

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I am looking forward to the soft food phase. It has been challenging to find tasty no-sucralose protein shakes and low-sodium broth.

When you left the hospital, did you have to take 30 days of heparin shots? I worried when I first saw the needles, but they have been ok.

How long did it take before you were able to sleep on your side or stomach without discomfort?

I chose the Sadi-S because the literature suggests that it is very effective while having lower risks than the traditional DS. I want to have the best quality of life that I can, and the Sadi-S seems like a good option for my needs.

Edited August 16, 20205 yr by Minxpetite

I am looking forward to the soft food phase. It has been challenging to find tasty no-sucralose Protein Shakes and low-sodium broth.
When you left the hospital, did you have to take 30 days of heparin shots? I worried when I first saw the needles, but they have been ok.
How long did it take before you were able to sleep on your side or stomach without discomfort?
I chose the Sadi-S because the literature suggests that it is very effective while having lower risks than the traditional DS. I want to have the best quality of life that I can, and the Sadi-S seems like a good option for my needs.

When you get to the soft phase, it is much easier. I feel almost normal again now that I'm there! I also avoid sucralose and other artificial sweeteners and it is in almost all those shakes. I don't drink regular milk normally, but the Fair Life Core protein shakes are what I've found the least artificial and I tolerate them. They don't taste as gross as Premier and some of the other ones. I plan to go back to almond milk as soon as I can, but I'm following my doctor's plan until I get farther out. Once I can get all my protein from food I plan to eliminate all that artificial stuff.
I am just now able to sleep on my side or stomach again. I have been sleeping in a recliner. It's weird though, in the hospital and the first week after surgery I was able to sleep on my side, but after he pulled my drain out on day 10 I got sore and couldn't sleep on my side. I have no pain at all now though. I'm feeling great!
I had heparin shots in the hospital, but they put me on Eliquis after I came home, which is a pill. I take half a pill twice a day. I'll be glad when it's done. Being on a blood thinner makes me nervous.

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Did it hurt to have the bulb drain taken out, @STloser?

I feel stuffed even though all I had was a medicine cup of jello. I can't wait to have my body feel comfortable moving and bending.

Did it hurt to have the bulb drain taken out,@STloser?
I feel stuffed even though all I had was a medicine cup of Jello. I can't wait to have my body feel comfortable moving and bending.

It hurt a little. Nothing excruciating. I have had those drains before when I had a breast reduction and I thought they hurt much more coming out then than this one.
It was more sore after it came out. It mostly felt weird when it came out. The soreness lasted a few days. It wasn't too bad though. For me it was a relief to have the drain out because I kept catching it on things and the hole where it was was sore.

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I both dread and eagerly anticipate getting rid of this thing. It's reassuring to hear that it wasn't a traumatizing experience. How has your journey been today? I'm feeling a little better each day---mostly the biggest challenge is enduring purees. ?

I both dread and eagerly anticipate getting rid of this thing. It's reassuring to hear that it wasn't a traumatizing experience. How has your journey been today? I'm feeling a little better each day---mostly the biggest challenge is enduring purees. [emoji2961]

It hurt a little. Nothing excruciating. I have had those drains before when I had a breast reduction and I thought they hurt much more coming out then than this one.
It was more sore after it came out. It mostly felt weird when it came out. The soreness lasted a few days. It wasn't too bad though. For me it was a relief to have the drain out because I kept catching it on things and the hole where it was was sore.

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I both dread and eagerly anticipate getting rid of this thing. It's reassuring to hear that it wasn't a traumatizing experience. How has your journey been today? I'm feeling a little better each day---mostly the biggest challenge is enduring purees. [emoji2961]

Yeah, purees really gross me out. I had trouble with that week. I'm much better now that that is over. I'm not a picky eater, except when it comes to how food looks. I can't eat it if it looks gross, and purees look gross!
I'm doing pretty good today. Tomorrow I get to advance my diet. I can have shrimp and tofu which I'm super excited about!
Don't worry too much about the drain, it comes out pretty fast and then it's a relief!

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30 minutes ago, STLoser said:

Yeah, purees really gross me out. I had trouble with that week. I'm much better now that that is over. I'm not a picky eater, except when it comes to how food looks. I can't eat it if it looks gross, and purees look gross!
I'm doing pretty good today. Tomorrow I get to advance my diet. I can have shrimp and tofu which I'm super excited about!
Don't worry too much about the drain, it comes out pretty fast and then it's a relief!

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Congratulations STloser! What stage are you moving into?