HOT, HOT Question for DS'ers

I would like to know if there is a DS'er on this forum who has had the DS and maintained at goal or at least within 40 lbs of goal for over 15 years?

Thank you so much for your responses!

Janie

 I don't think there is anyone who posts here, but here's an article about a lady who is 12 years out and 70 years old.  Its on page 4 I think...

www.paclap.com/news&resources/newsletters/downloads/2008-2-f allwinter.pdf

Hi Janie,
Not on this forum or at least I don't think so. There's a gentleman that meets with some of our folks in KY that's something close, if not longer than 15 years out and still close to goal.
Gina
 
 

Dr Hess was the first to do the DS... below is his linnk. Check o ut the link there to his first patient done in 1988. Dr Hess is retired, but I heard he still answers emails.

http://dshess.com/

 thanks for that link!

Your very welcome !

  Hello! This is my first post. I was interested in your question. I am 12 1/2 years out and i have approx. 5 or more people i know personally. That had the DS over 10 years or more ago. I can say at least for myself i stay within 10 # of my lowest wt. And most of the people i know have also. I started out at 350# and  i got down to 163 and i stay between 163-173. Right now 163. Keep taking your vitamins that is important. I have even had 2 children after the DS. I hope this helps. Katy

Thanks for responding here, Katy. That is very inspiring and reassuring to hear.

WOW, 12.5 years out! I hope you stick around and post more often!

Wow! Some really great responses....I posed this question as I am a past VBG'er revised RNY'er who is intensely researching all forms of revision....I will be revised to an ERNY as of May 20th...The reason being, My insurance will not pay for DS....I'm a very high risk patient because of (3) past abdominal surgeries and most surgeons would not take my case on...I have found 3-4 who will but again...Insurance will not cover it...But I really wanted to know what kind of stats the DS'ers were having....Looks really great!!! Much better than RNY....

Thank you all for the wonderful responses...I so appreciate your time...Good Luck....Hope to be on that loser's bench with you all next week.

Janie