Question: Any regrets on the DDS?

Has anyone here had any regrets after having the DDS? I was considering the RNY, but after researching I feel that the DDS will be a much better surgery for me... I'm open to all comments.

I'm 4.5 months out and so far no regrets for me. Don't get me wrong ~ the first 2-3 months can be rough as with any wls procedure. But all in all, I'm pretty damn happy with my choice. I can pretty much eat what I want, just in smaller portions. But truth be told, I don't really 'want' any of the 'bad' stuff. I focus on protein first but don't completely deny myself of anything ~ I just simply don't want it. I am down 68 lbs and and very proud of my accomplisment!!! Btw, there is also a DS forum here as well. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgtype-forums/DS/posts.html Good luck to you and your research. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have! ~J

I would have the surgery once a year if necessary. I eat what I want and lost all the weight. No puking or choking! It was the right choice for me! Read research and make the right choice for you.

Nope, not a one---unless you count regretting not having it sooner. About 3-4 years ago I looked into WLS for the first time. The only procedure I found any info on was the RNY---and it scared the crap outta me! I decided I'd rather be fat. But then, my knees gave out, my mobility became VERY limited, and I got even fatter. My knee doc said I needed a knee replacement, but at my weight there wasn't a very good chance it would take. I decided the RNY would be better than a wheelchair, so I went to a surgical seminar and joined a support group. Thank goodness for that support group! There I met two wonderful ladies who were 18 months post-op from their DSes. They talked about how normal their eating habits were, how they never 'dumped' or barfed---I was intrigued. And when they mentioned that after the meeting they were going to Shoney's for hot fudge cake... Well, I did my research, and I found myself a DS surgeon. On Tuesday I'll be exactly 13 months post-op. Haven't barfed yet! (*grin*)

NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER!! I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and I have been eating filet mignon since the second week, Chinese Food (minus the rice) and salad since the third week and have been eating just about anything I want (except for tiny bites of pasta, rice or un-toasted bread). I just work on getting in my protein, water and vitamins each day. I am so glad I fought my insurance for over 2 years. No way was I gonna accept the RNY - I HATE to barf and I couldn't see a lifetime ahead of me with dumping, barfing, a very restrictive diet, chance of re-gain, risk of strictures, etc. On Saturday, I went to a bridal shower (for my friend who had the DS 3 years ago) and even had a few bites of cake and a tiny sip of sparkling cider (I know, I know... bad girl - but I filled up on shrimp and ham firstl!!!) I sat with another DSer who is 2.5 years out and she ate a NORMAL meal. Oh, and by the way, the bride's mother dragged me around and told everyone that I was gonna be skinny like her daughter pretty soon! Since I am still on medical leave from work, this was my first chance to get out into the world and see people - I loved the oohs and aahs and hugs from old friends who are genuinely happy for me. I guess I didn't really realize that losing 32 pounds made such a difference in my appearance! Laurie in So Calif DS 11/30/04 269/237

My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. I'm 5 months post-op, down 89 lb. Everyday tasks like carrying groceries from the car and mopping floors are so much easier now. I love to cross my legs, fit in my hubby's size 36 jeans, shop for clothes, and just walk. My sleep apnea is gone, my high blood pressure meds have been halved. There are some issues that are nonnegotiable with this surgery--you must commit to taking vitamins and supplements, you must eat protein first, you must drink 64 oz fluid each day, you must have routine followup care for the rest of your life. I am grateful and thankful every day that I had BPD/DS. -joanne s

nope none at all life is good Amanda S VG-DS October 2001 highest >350/342 start of wls journey/151 @goal and after ps

Like the others above, I regret I didn't do it sooner! I am less than half my starting size--in 13 months I went from a size 28 to a size 8 and I eat real good!

Yes, I have a HUGE regret. I waited for my wretched fatcat profit-making, human sacrificing insurance company to dictate my time table. I should have had the DS after the first denial and then let attorney Larry Slade duke it out with Blue Cross--like he's doing now, a year later. I first considered the RnY, but within 24 hours after studying the DS, I made my decision in its favor. I was off both hypertension meds before I left the hospital. Lost 15# in first 10 days. It's just kept melting away. I am SO FILLED WITH JOY. I'ved dropped from 2x-3x down to size 8-10. IN FIVE MONTHS!!! I work out 3xweek and love it for the very first time in my life. 90# in 5 months. I've got the most wonderful wrinkly skin on my upper arms and above my knees. I actually laughed out loud the first time I noticed my mother's 80 y/o arms on my body. I'm still laughing. Do I care? Heck no. Give me wrinkles any day instead of high blood pressure, aching knees and hips, skin tags, breathlessness and so on. I can carry my 3 y/o now and I thank the Lord for surgeon's hands, his genious and this surgery. Roz

What is the DDS?