Revision to DS from VSG
I went from GVS to DS just a few months ago. I had my sleeve in 2/2011 and lost 80 lbs. I never reached my goal weight but was close to my goal size. I had medical conditions and steroid treatments that cause most of my weight regain plus I had a baby 2 years ago. I didn't gain a lot of weight during my pregnancy only 15 lbs and 5 more on bed rest the last 2 weeks of pregnancy. I gained back 60 lbs of my total weight loss. I had the DS 6/2016 so I'm still a newbie at this. I've lost 40 lbs in 49 months. My goal is to lose a total of at least 100 lbs. the biggest goal is protein. You have to have it daily and take your multivitimans. I just realized from another post that I am not getting enough protein and need to have more daily. Ideally 90 grams per day. Your body only absorbs 1/3 to half of it.
I was really scared to do a 2nd surgery because I kinda felt like a failure for my 1st surgery not being a success but having this 2nd surgery was a blessing. I'm feeling better both mentally and physically. I had surgery on my back to help me to be able to exercise and remain active verses when I had the first surgery. I was also afraid of going to the bathroom too much because I work in a high demand IT job. I didn't want to stand out but it's controlled by what I eat. I eat really lean mostly protein a piece of fruit and veggies for dinner. Sometimes I don't have space for all of it. I have a small serving of fruit after my protein and then eat veggies last to stay fuller longer. I'm here if you have not questions. Do you have something specific you want to know the answer to? I asked my Dr everything and made sure he answered everything. Oh and I have a Single Loop DS and not Double Loop DS.
Complications: I had a hard time going #2. It took over a month with the help of a suppository. I took every time of over the counter medication, prescriptions, and nothing worked. Even now I still don't go as often as many say they go 4-10 times a day. I thought something was wrong with me. My Dr said I was actually filling the proper meal plan and eating right which may make it harder to go. I may go a few times a week or once in 2 weeks. It doesn't matter how many veggies I eat. I cut back on the protein supplements if it's been a week without going. If you eat high fat foods you will go more often like sausages, chocolate, bread, and high starches. This is my personal experience so I can speak for others. I don't personally know anyone who had this surgery but this OH website has helped me dramatically!
I had my sleeve revised to the DS(the actual DS not the other stuff floating around) The only complication was self induced constipation... whatever you do don't cut out your fat! It is in your mind ... drilled into your brains to eat low/non fat .. you can NOT for the safety of your butt do such a thing ;). My surgeon explained to me that the size of my sleeve now is the size he would've made it anyway to do the DS. I started a preop liquid diet on June 25th lost 9 pounds, surgery July 5th , since then down 41 pounds all together. from 302 to 261. best choice ever. I actually fit into clothes I couldn't when I got down to 250 with my sleeve.
310/190/170
sw/cw/gw
"I don't cry over spilled milk because I'm lactose intolerant"
I didn't have the 2 step DS (vsg followed by the switch part later) but it was a definite possibility when I went under the knife. I've seen several posters who have done this in 2 steps or thought they were done with the VSG and then went on to have the switch.
While it didn't seem to make any difference on achieving goal weight most of the people I've seen think it goes a little slower (weight loss) when you get the switch part later. I think this may have something to do with not having the initial intake limitations the VSG at the same time as the mal absorption from the switch.
Did your surgeon say anything about looking at your stomach and tightening up the VSG if they think it necessary?
Pete
HW 552 CW 198 SW 464 4/15/13 - Lap DS by Dr. Philip Schauer - Cleveland Clinic.
