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Hi All, I have enjoyed reading information from many folks, although I would like to search for topics of interest within the forums. I've use the "search this forum" and it returns a page showing failed link. I've tried various topics, also used my cell phone and laptop. Nothing seems to work. If you are aware of this or a way around it, please let me know.
I am 12 years out from BPD/DS and still appreciate every pound I have lost. I've gained back a little, but am working on that.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Cindy
on 7/18/22 12:47 pm
Welcome! I've only been here a couple of weeks but folks here have been great. I'm three days post op on my SADI. Happy to answer any questions if you think they'd help you. Lots of knowledgeable folks here. Cheers.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 7/18/22 12:45 pm
Hey Jen,
Thanks for the feedback!
I'm with you on being hyper aware of everything. Since I have no benchmark for surgery, I'm analyzing everything. I did call the nurse triage today and sent them pictures. She said everything looks like it's healing normally. I also had a follow up call with Saturday's discharge nurse. She said it sounds like everything is going great for three days out. Will definitely be leveraging the nurse and dietician lines for support as needed.
Thanks for putting me back in my head! Cheers.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
Sounds like normal healing to me. If you?re not showing signs of infection, not having increased pain, and the nurse says everything looks fine, you probably don?t have anything to worry about. Post Op, I was hyper aware of everything?is this twinge something, is that one something else?.and it?s very good to pay attention and follow up with your medical team if anything is causing you a concern, that is what they are there for.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
Hi guys! Newbie here, thanks for accepting me.
interesting discussion and most importantly useful for me
I updated my journey on my other post...but I will add it here too. I had the Lapband removed in March 2022. It went well and there was no damage from it being there so long. I guess because it was unfilled for many years. I am scheduled for DS surgery this September. It will be a real DS with two connections, but I will be getting a common channel of 200cm. I am confident after all of my research I've done on on various sites, Facebook groups, YouTube, andDr discussions, that a modified DS is the right thing for my situation.
In the early DS days cc were 50cm and since then the normal DS have trended longer because of issues, with traditional DS now being 100-150cm. I am not concerned about weight regain...I'd like to lose 80 lbs..... its lifestyle issues, and how will my body may react to possible illness as I get elderly.
I've lost weight with restriction alone in the past, but did regain because of issues with the band, so the longer cc makes sense for me....I think its enough to keep it off, but it may not for other people... starting bmi 37.
All I can say is do your research, talk with your doctor, and be willing to listen to other peoples stories, good and bad, and make the best choice for yourself. I'm grateful for all of the responses and opinions that everyone has left.
on 7/16/22 6:25 pm
Hi everyone! Had my SADI/loop switch operation completed yesterday. It was performed laparoscopically. I have five incisions. Of the lower four, they all have slightly puffed out centers. Has anyone else had this?
I also had a sneezing fit today and felt some kind of shift in the highest incision. They've also all started bruising today, though it's not extensive. Wondering if that's part of the transition to activities outside of hall walking and getting home. I feel a little warm but think I know why.
The nurse checked everything last night and said they looked good. But they have evolved a bit. Any feedback welcome! Cheers.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
We published an article about this procedure previously. It is written by Dr. Shelby Sullivan:
https://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-regain-after-wls -and-the-trans-oral-outlet-reduction/
