Are there any DSer's here?

Is the surgeon one of those who can do a stomach reconstruct, then sleeve, for the top half of the DS, or are you going to be left with a pouch?  If so, you'l actually have a distal RNY or extended(ERNY) , same eating plan as a regular RNY, but with DS-like malabsorption.

He does, but not on everyone. I have my initial consult on Tues April 9th and I'm definitely going to stress my desire for a DS and not the ERNY.

Hi jazzy
I had gastric bypass in 2010 and I just had a baby 6 months ago. My weight when I had the bypass 292 I went down to 215. I gained 35 lbs with my pregnancy and I'm taking the depo shot as well. I'm in New York I'm thinking about getting the DS done. My eating habit is poor as well. I often wonder if the DS will work for me. Also I have no complications before and after the gastric bypass. Which surgeon did you use?

I had the DS on 9/29/03.  So, I will be 10yrs out today.  I went from 353lbs and only got down to 192lbs at my lowest.  I am now up to 210 and for some reason, my body is just comfortable teetering between 205 and 210.  I hate it, but it is what it is regardless of what I do.  I have big genes in my family and my body doesn't want to lose anymore.  Anyway, glad to see other DSers on the African American forum. 

My bad.  I will be 10 yrs out this year. Typo

That's Great, Kim!

I was 405 at my highest , 397 on surgery day and I bounce around between 170 and 180 now.  When I get excess thigh skin and fat deposits removed, that will be another estimated 15 pounds, around 165 after everything settles.

Don't forget to give yourself credit for what you've done!   You've come a long way!

 

Hi thee. I'm a DSer as well. I was revised from a RNY to a DS 2 years ago. Still have 25 more pounds to lose...but, I'm feeling pretty good! :p

Hello. I'm 3 weeks out today!

Welcome to the DS Tribe!

Prepare to be amazed! 

Are you a revision or brand new DS?

Brand new. Right now I'm supper nervous! But I'm trying to be optimistic.