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Originally Posted by pricklypear
if i understand correctly - if you have this surgery you could have like a million loose stools a day.
its very very malabsorptive. are you ready to deal with those issues that will come along with it? its much worse than the RNy in that respect - thats my understanding.
just look into it - you will have to have LIFETIME follow up and LIFETIME compliance to stay healthy after this surgery. same thing after an RNY, but it is a scary surgery to me.
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I'm a DSer, 16 months out pretty much. The chronic diarrhea is a myth - not sure where it came from but it's definitely not true and I know a LOT of DSers. Even with the DS you have to work with it, keep your carbs low both for reasons of weight loss and because carbs can cause gas issues in some people. I take vitamins daily and have blood tests and bone scan annually. I am fit and healthy and have lost 140lbs to date.
Best advice I can give is that you find a surgeon who does ALL the procedures, discuss your eating habits and lifestyle with him honestly and see what he suggests.
also take a look at
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch Information Zone
Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
ask questions there, the people are all VERY knowledgeable and will give you as much information as they can.
Regards
Rose