ddly
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Jul 10, 2014 19:36:28 GMT
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Post by ddly on Aug 3, 2014 12:57:49 GMT
After a conversation with my Dr., I've been seriously considering doing this. I went to the intro meeting on Friday and wasn't scared away. If you've done this will you please share the good and the bad?
TIA!
Lisa D.
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Post by jcm28 on Aug 3, 2014 13:28:33 GMT
I had a gastric bypass in 1987. I lost 125 pounds in 9 months then leveled off. Held that weight for about 10 years then slowly gained back 20 pounds. Then I had to have my thyroid removed and gained 30 more. Have maintained this weight for 10'years. So I am still 75 pounds less than when I started. I have tried to lose that 30 pounds but it has been impossible with my hypothyroidism. So I live with it.
Side effects? Pernicious anemia, malabsorption leading to osteoporosis, severe Osteoarthritis.
Would I do it again. ABSOLUTELY.
Go for it.
Janet
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Post by leannec on Aug 3, 2014 14:47:01 GMT
I had a gastric bypass in 2006 ... best thing I've ever done for my health  I lost almost 100 lbs ... I'm maintaining at about a 75 lb loss now which is fine with me ... I could go back down if I cut out the wine  The good: Being able to shop in regular stores!!!!! Being able to climb stairs without being winded. Truthfully, men treat me better too ... hold the door open at stores etc. The bad: I've become lactose intolerant. I lost a lot of hair in the first few months ... take Biotin! Some loose skin depending on the amount you have to lose. Good luck to you  |
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Post by guzismom on Aug 3, 2014 14:54:58 GMT
I had my gastric bypass in 2001; I lost over 110 pounds and gained about 30 pounds back over time. Oddly enough, with my weight gain I am now at my surgeon's original goal for me. I remember thinking at the time "I'm going to lose more than that" and I did; but it's normal to have a bit of a bounce-back, so when I bounced back I landed just where my surgeon thought I would. I've been stable at this weight for a few years. The good: I eat like a "normal" person and maintain my weight relatively effortlessly. I know I would have to be much more disciplined if I wanted to get off and keep off the additional 30 I gained back. Right now that's not important to me. The bad: I had two complications related to scar tissue formation (Petersen's hernia and small bowel obstruction) that required additional surgery. Sometimes if I eat too many aweets they make me sick (dumping syndrome). The bottom line: I'd do it again if I had to. Lots of good information at obesityhelp.com (org?) and definitely check out the post operative recommendations of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons here. The vitamin regimen is very important and LOTS of doctors give misinformation (ex: taking Flintstones vitamins is ok....NO, IT'S NOT!! TAKE GROWN UP VITAMINS...THEY MAKE CHEWABLES). Good luck. |
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 3, 2014 16:12:47 GMT
Www.dsfacts.comWww.duodenalswitch.comResearch, research, research! Research long term results between the bypass and DS. Research the revision rate between the bypass and the DS. Research the amount of excess weight loss between the two. In other words, which surgery will you lose all your excess weight and which one will leave you still "overweight." Vitamin supplementation is not negotiatable due to the lack of fat absorption with the DS. Look at the Vitalady Vitamin.Schedule for the schedule I use. The DS is a wonderful surgery. There are a lot of surgeons now opting to do the DS over the other surgeries due to its long term (5+ yr) results. I'm 4 years out and have lost and maintained all of my excess wt loss. Good luck!!
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 3, 2014 16:15:33 GMT
Jcm28,
Try Strontium Bone Maker alternating with Calcium Citrate.
Proferrin Forte is the iron I take to prevent anemia. Great stuff and no side effects!
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