**2nd goal met** 448lbs --> 185lbs in 15 months!
I haven't posted yet on this board, but you are such an inspiration. I now weigh 440 lbs. I hope I will find the outcome you have had. I haven't gotten a date for surgery yet. I am holding out for the DS. I DO NOT WANT the Bypass. I wish I knew why Dr.s want to do the bypass above all other. I now know I will hold out, thanks to you.
Congrats on the boyfriend and your future.
Congrats on the boyfriend and your future.

Please hold out for the DS. You are making the best decision ever. Fight Fight Fight for the DS because it is sooo worth it!
I posted my before/after pics in a comment in this same post... if you scroll up some you will see them..
There is hope... I never thought there was, but I'm living proof
448|180|199 5'10" 268 lbs gone!!
SW CW GW
Duodenal Switch
Surgery Date: July 30, 2010
To get the DS you have to go to a surgeon who can DO the DS. You have a great surgeon in Denton, Texas.....Stewart.
For a partial list of DS surgeons go to www.DSFacts.com
The DS is the ONLY surgery anyone with your BMI should consider.
Good luck to you.
~Becky
For a partial list of DS surgeons go to www.DSFacts.com
The DS is the ONLY surgery anyone with your BMI should consider.
Good luck to you.
~Becky