DS

 Hi,
I've been lurking and reading for a while now I'm just starting the WLS journey. I've been researching all the different options for surgery and I have to say that I really like what I read about the DS has anyone here in Maine had that surgery done and if so did you have it done in Maine? I was not very successful in finding a doctor that does the procedure here.

Thanks,
Trish

 Hi.    I don't believe anyone in New England is doing the DS.   I was told that EMMC would not ever offer it as the team is worried about significant malabsorbtion long term.  I looked into it too as I was researching all types of WLS and found it way too scary for me!  Good Luck to you!

If you can believe what you read it seem to have the best long term for keeping the weight off but who knows. I'm still undecided in what I'm going to have.

Have you already had surgery if so which one?

Thanks for the reply,

 I am complicated!   I have a cancer hx so I have to have more imaging done and then doc will recommend either vsg or rny.   If there is a chance of cancer re-occuring, rny will be out because of the malabsorbtion issues (will not be able to fully absorb oral chemo).    So....I am waiting to get all results and prognosis from oncologist  and then Dr. Dayhim and I will decide.   I am hoping for surgery this summer if possible.

I have friends who have had each of the surgeries.   All seem happy.   My friend with the DS is starting to have difficulty maintaining her weight (she is super thin) and I think is starting to wonder fi she did the right thing.    There seem to be very strong advocates for each of the surgeries so might be best to get recommendation from a WLS program since they see so many patients.    I have been extremely pleased with the EMMC program in Bangor.

 Sorry to hear about all your complications it just makes something that isnt easy to go through all that much harder. I actually attended the WLS class and support group tonight which was good. Dr Dayhim was at the support group for a while so got some good info. Good luck with to you with whatever you decide.

Trish