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His advice is invaluable for anyone considering or living with DS: the surgery itself is just the beginning. The commitment to vitamins, supplements, and regular health monitoring is crucial, as he learned through personal experience. It's also a great reminder that support systems whether from doctors, friends, or online communities play a huge role in long-term success. Stickman Hook
Hello,
I'm scheduled for duodenal switch surgery on January 13th and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through it. I'm curious about your experiences--how was the surgery for you, any important tips to know before or after, how did you manage the pain, and did you feel any unusual sensations afterward? I had my first appointment two months ago and have lost 38 pounds by my second appointment, so I feel like I'm on the right track. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the surgery itself. I've had two surgeries in the past, but I don't really remember them. It's not the surgery that worries me as much as the idea of being put under anesthesia; I know it sounds strange, but it's been on my mind.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated!
It seems like there are so many things you have to think about. Anyway good luck with the projects you want to propose.
Enjoy new projects. Get creative to share your cool collection. Maybe a soccer simulation challenge will be your favorite. It's great to be able to participate in new creative simulation matches in soccer random
My wife had a BPD/DS about twenty years ago. Up until covid shut things down, we continued to regularly attend the local support group run by Dr. Rabkin and later Dr. Keshishian, so have kept up with much of what has been going on in the DS world. What would you like to know?
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
Most people here had the BPD DS you mentioned. It's also referred to as the Hess DS and started in the 1980's. A smaller number here like myself had newer versions like the SADi DS (also called Single Loop DS) which is a simpler version but similar in many respects. There are also people here with other weight loss procedures (RNY, VSG) that help with advice or share their experiences.
Has anyone had Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch?
Hello, It's been a long while since I've been back on this forum.
I have afib and the older I've gotten, the worse it is. Now comes the time I need to start anticoagulation therapy. My doc prescribed Pradaxa, but the pharmacy says that's a no go for people with Bariatric surgery. I asked her if she was familiar with the DS procedure and if it was a factor in whether or not Pradaxa can be used. She did not know. I'm wondering if anyone here might have any information. Or some kind of online medical reference for this.
I cannot ask my surgeon as he retired in 2010. My surgery was in 2008.
Thank you in advance.
No idea, but have you posted on any of the TDS FB groups? There is probably someone who has had this issue.
Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
I have a VSG rather than a DS, but have been on Eliquis in the past without any issue (not needed since the ablation). I'm not sure of the differences between the two, but that may be an alternative. There is a good likelihood that the pharmacist is referring to the RNY as "Bariatric surgery, all" as that has been the most common procedure the past few decades, so its limitations tend to get carried over to all procedures (similar to the "no NSAIDs" rule - definitely bad news for a bypass, not so much for sleeve based procedures.)
I find a good resource for DS info to be Dr. Keshishian's site - dssurgery.com. He has an extensive backlog of articles and blog posts in there, though unfortunately organized by date rather than subject so you just have to hunt around. But, if there are any common meds that are contraindicated for the DS he would likely discuss it there someplace.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
With the DS, you'll need to take vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life to ensure you get enough nutrients, as the procedure reduces nutrient absorption. Discuss a solid plan with your healthcare provider and a nutritionist to stay on top of this. Geometry Dash Lite
