Please continue your research. I am 18 years following a full DS and I still experience significant malabsorption. Everyone is different so you're never going to hear two stories that are the same. If you do decide on the DS and do it in two parts, you can see if maybe the sleeve alone will work for you. Remember the sleeve is just another restrictive surgery.

There's a version of the DS called the SADI, which I think is what they call what you're describing - a longer common channel. Just remember that as malabsorption disappears, so does your ability to keep the weight off. At 18 years post-op I do not diet at all. I eat normally for someone who has a DS. Capacity-wise, I feel I have the capacity of a "normal" person - definitely not what I ate pre-op but more than post-op.

I eat a very high protein diet, eat full fat everything, drink lots of water, take all my vitamins, and watch my carbs. Carbs, for me, is where I lose and gain weight, period. Too many carbs, I gain weight (and deal with other DS-related issues - gas, bloating, loose stood, etc.), but I do love my sweets. However, if I don't eat enough carbs, I lose weight. Sometimes I simply don't want to lose weight - yes I can say that at this point in my life :) The main thing I've learned in almost 20 years is to listen to my body and eat appropriately for me.

I get labs done once a year. I take the full complement of vitamins and supplements to maintain "normal" ranges. I have a great primary doctor (after years of shopping around). I have osteoporosis so I'm currently being treated with Prolia. I've also battled iron deficiency anemia almost since the beginning. Again, working with my doctors, I'm able to maintain a normal iron/ferritin with diligence, regular testing, and periodic infusions.

Good luck with your research.

I am 24 years post op. My surgery was RNY on steroids, had multiple bowel resections and portion of colon removed. Pouch still works have 4-6 oz depending on density.

Just began tolerating regular mayo in last 2 years, i use it very skimpy....ie i spread it with back of spoon or butter knife. I can eat few greens, must maintain low carbs or cravings get horrific. eggs are half my protein for a day me and hubs eat 25 dz a month/ ave. 10 a day for both.No, we don't have cholesterol issues or high blood pressure.

. still can not eat chicken/tuna salad unless w/ low fat version, so must make those myself to make sure is usually tolerated- as opposed to lunch out.

.... my limit on seafood is 1.5 oz.... sits heavy for a long time..if i eat even a small bite over that.most other meats i tolerate well.

if portion size and leftovers a problem try child's portions.. when u go out to eat each get something different in childs portion and half each to share. or just order an appetizer.?

I have to be very careful of combo's /amounts, when i consume anything sweet. a 1/2 inch slice off a candy bar consumed at night.. followed w/ cup of coffee in am will give laxative effect.

I have zero tolerance for artificial sweeteners. +very low sugar tolerance.. a teaspoon of organic syrup on french toast is my limit... i load toast with 3 eggs, lactose free milk, cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice.. sprinkle of salt and tsp sugar..AND. use thin bread. oh the jelly packs they give in eaterys- i can use 1/2 pack, of strawberry...i give rest to DH he has no intolerance or wt issue.

i can eat no cereals- limited to2 oz oats, plain w/ 3 poached eggs...w/o sugar reaction/no bread. .....no dry cereals. no grits, or corn products , no lecithin, no whey,soy,or pea protein. i can eat white/jasmine rice.and we use it in many dishes. from plain-to stirfry, Mexican rice..gumbo, jambalaya.

i can eat kfc fried chicken if i skin it..and no other commercially prepared..

.. can sear in skillet w/ oil and steam meats.. or grill must still remove all visible fats or pouch tell m STOP, And NO you shouldn't have! My young pup has no problems helping with disposal., and no weight issues...

SAusage... oil in saucepan til done thru and through.. dip out of water and brown in dry.skillet for firm patty with little fat...

And a loving pet !

My lil Persian kitty Minime literally walked w m every fifteen minutes forever it seemed like ..... he was my absolute loving hero .... and then he laid w m and purred in th bed n easy chair ....lil darling.

I guess th question is R U willing 2 take vites every single day 4 life ?

Its really NOT a jail sentence.... just what U HAVE 2 do following a DS or an RNY .

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