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Can you update? Have you decided to look into WLS?
I'm a long term TDSer. There are many vets at bariatricfacts.org who can also help out.
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
Take a look through the various articles and blog posts from Dr. Keshishian at https://www.dssurgery.com/articles/ . There is likely something in there covering your concerns, as it is something that would come up from time to time in our support groups (before covid halted them.)
It is likely something that you need to see an endocrinologist about to see what's happening - thyroid possibly? If you are just now seeing low levels in your labs, it may be something that has been going on for a while as the body works to keep serum Ca levels constant - by using your bones as a reservoir - so certainly something to get on top of. Have you had bone density scans lately? That's something that should probably be routine for anyone with a malabsorbing WLS.
Thank you for submitting this information. I greatly appreciate your advice. I will review Dr. Keshishian's articles and consult with an endocrinologist to understand my condition. Having your bone density tested is also a good idea. I will closely monitor my health condition and take the necessary steps. Thank you for your support. I also use time calculator to track my regular check-up dates.
You should consult your doctor for each diet. As long as you don't use foods that you don't eat, you can eat everything. Recovery after surgery is really important scratch games
Actually this is influenced by many factors. You can combine nutrition and exercise. Use vegetables that support effective weight loss. Do not abuse oral medications. basketbros
I think it's will take time. After your body has had time to adapt to the absence of the gallbladder and some new routines, you will stabilize.
OMG .. Now something for all of us who have had the surgery to be concerned over .. I wonder how long ago her D.S. was performed? 
However, looking at past news articles, about 10 years ago she was beaming over her weight loss success, telling media that same was supposedly due to diet and exercise changes on her part. 
https://www.aol.com/news/lisa-marie-presley-death-brings-230 948759.html
That's what beauty brings when we don't know how to control our own desires for whatever we want.Head Soccer
I have seen it done on rare occasions where the DS misbehaves or was not done correctly in the first place. I can't comment on whether the RNY is any more resistant to a hiatal hernia recurrence - they both have a small stomach that seems to be prone to being dragged up out of the abdominal cavity. I would certainly get a second (and possibly third) opinion on it. Is the doctor whom you're consulting your original DS surgeon, or someone else - those that don't do the DS can often be quick to ditch it as they aren't that familiar with it (or often, the sleeve itself.)
I understand the concern about minimal weight loss with the change, as the RNY is a metabolically weaker procedure than you DS. Something that might be considered is the uncommon distal (or long limb) RNY which has a weight loss and nutrition/supplement character similar to the DS. It isn't usually covered by insurance as a primary WLS but is when appropriate as a revision. It doesn't have a great reputation as it tends to be troublesome, but I suspect that much of that is because most treat it the same as the standard proximal RNY rather than a DS, and that leads to long term nutrition problems.
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
Hello all-
I have a recurring esophageal hernia and my doctor is recommending a revision from DS which I had 15 years ago to an RNY. He thinks this will reduce the chances of the hernia returning. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Also, I've regained most of my post DS weight and am hoping that this revision will help me lose some weight as well, but since the DS is a stronger surgery, my nutritionist says I may not lose any weight with the RNY.
I've never heard of a DS to RNY revision. Any advice is appreciated.
Yeah, personally, I've learned to stay on top of things by getting regular blood tests to see where my levels are at. It's like my own little health checkpoint. Chatting with your doc about specific tests or their take on managing calcium and vitamin D could give you some solid guidance.
Along with consulting your healthcare provider, you might want to consider getting a comprehensive blood test to check your levels of vitamin D and other essential nutrients. Based on the results, your doctor can recommend specific supplements.
