I think I may be going with the SADI-S or Loop DS.......anyone else had this done?
" When they connect again here it leaves a space that they do close up but it has presented problems with hernia\bowel pushing through."
Okay, I understand how a traditional DS is done, and this mystifies me. A space in WHAT The omentum, perhaps?
"If you have a hard time modifiying your behaviors with food though are you going to be hard headed as well about your labs and vitamin regimen?? It is also a benefit of not as bad gas\diarreaha."
For ME personally it's a LOT easier to toss back some pills four times a day than to resist temptation all day every day, forever. It may be different for others. If I hadn't had a hard time "modifying my behaviors with food" I might never have needed WLS. I'm just SO much better at "doing" (taking vites, getting labs) than at "not doing"---i.e., dieting. (*grin*)
As for the gas and diarrhea---mot DSers don't have anything like as much trouble with that as even some surgeons report. I suggest you talk to actual patients about gas and diarrhea (or constipation!) issues rather than listening to those who don't actually LIVE with a DS.
As long as you understand the differences and feel happy with the SADI, it's fine with me---just keep posting here and reporting your experiences. We need to see people who are 3, 5, 10+ years out.
on 10/10/14 1:51 am
I had this surgery and it has been amazing! I haven't had any complications and my weightloss has been better than I anticipated. I ended up getting pregnant about 3 months out (I know- not advized and no it wasn't on purpose). Despite being pregnant for the majority of my post op experience I have lost 140 lbs and both the baby and I are healthy. My doctor is projecting another 40-60 lb loss over the next 6 months after I have the baby and start breastfeeding. That will put me at a lower weight than high school. I never had reflux until my 3rd trimester and it's been minimal and easily taken care of with a single tums. I love how healthy I have been, that I have had a healthy pregnancy and that I lost the majority of my excess weightloss despite being pregnant.
on 10/10/14 2:48 am
Mine is 300 and it has been perfect for me. I love that I have never been low on any of my vitamin levels (though I definitely still take my vits) and I have been extremely happy with my weight loss too. I havent been as strict on watching my carbs toward the end of my pregnancy and it hasn't been a problem. Once my son is born I will go back to the diet I had before - so I am glad I have my tool but plan on doing my part too for continued loss / maintanence.
on 10/10/14 3:35 am
I don't mind at all - and yes it's nice to have a safe place to ask questions that I would probably not ask in person. My surgery date was 9/30/3013 and my HW was 357 with my SW at 336. My CW is 216 with 2 weeks left in my pregnancy!!! I am hoping to be about 195ish as soon as I deliver. It's crazy to think about being in onederland soon :)
