I love my Duodenal Switch!

Thanks SOOOO much! I am gaining more information daily and want to be as informed as possible. Talking to DS patients on fourums is my only oprtion as there are only two DS patients in Alaska thus far.
Peace,
Zenme

I second what Janine said. It all depends on what you eat. I have DS instestines, but kept my RNY pouch. I have a 75cm common channel and can pretty much eat anything in moderation. Sugar and lots of flour is what kills me if I eat it in large quantities. For example, occasionally there will be a day that I will go overboard and I will eat baked goods, cheeze-its, pizza and breadsticks , sugary soda, etc, all on the same day. My tummy will rumble, my poops will get pudding like and I will go potty a little more, maybe like 4 or 5 times that day. I might even get bloated and suffer from more gas than usual. Then if I continue the next day (which I have). The frequency will increase and I might even get liquidy movements and I what I refer to as fire-butt. I don't know what it is, but too much carb/sugar combo will start causing "it" to burn like if I ate a handful of serranos the day before. I've read others mention the same thing. Again, this is usually caused by an exaggerated amount of carbs for more than one day. Like when I tried to do a modified Daniel Fast with my church. Since proteins are required for me, I did allow myself protein (mostly in shakes), but I also had a lot more carbs than I am used to and... wow! Is all I can say. Now if I do do a fast I basically just do a protein fast, no more daniel fast or juice fast for me.

Now, if I am good and eat mostly protein with some carbs thrown in here and there (and even an occasional treat like a candy bar or a pastry) I have no issues. I tend to potty like 3 or 4 times a day. It all depends on the carb intake though. More carbs = more poops. My stomach has settled a lot more now though. My stomach was a little bit more temperamental when I first got my surgery.
Stuff like orange juice and mangos still give me tummy trouble. Milk gives me lots of gas and makes me feel like I am going to birth an alien baby until it finally "leaves" my intestines.
Another thing to keep in mind is that there can be a bit more urgency, especially in the mornings. I have to head to the bathroom as soon as I wake up. My tummy waits for no one. After a couple of visits I am usually done. Unless the previous day was a carb heavy day, then I might have another visit or 2. I've never been constipated after my surgery, although I did suffer from occasional constipation before. I haven't had any accidents either.
ALTHOUGH, and keep this in mind, especially when you are new. Initially never trust a fart. And if you are way overdoing it in the fat department you should also proceed with caution when farting. About 3 months after my surgery I had a couple fried tacos. Well I trusted a fart and there was an oil slick. No poop, just oil. I've eaten the same tacos afterwards and never had an issue.

Hope that helps a bit and answers some of your questions. :)

Girl, of course I know who you are, do you remember me? I'm still trying to get the 2nd part of DS done.  I've lost 90 w/ VSG but I know I'll need the full DS to reach goal.

You look great!!!!

Well Hello Missy!!!

I'm glad you're going through with the full DS.  Best thing I ever did.

Janine,
An amazing DS transformation.  You look so tiny, like there really isn't another 10lbs let alone 30-40lbs to go.  If you are going for the LBL with a butt flap augmentation, you'll need a little fat on your lower back.  Glad you found us over on Dr Sauceda's group.

The Butt aug I don't think I'll need because I've got a helluva ba-donk a donk going on as it is.  I think I'll be alright. But I do have back fat if he feels I'd need one done.  He didn't suggest it, though.

Fan Freaking Tastic!!  You look terrific!!  You fought for this and  it was totally worth it!! 

amazing!!  so proud of you!

Janine,

OMG!    I think of you so often.   You where the first person that ever encouraged me on this sight!    I am so glad to see your struggles have been worth it.   You look.....WONDERFUL!    Keep going and have the life you want.   You deserve it.
As for me I had October and I haven't looked back.   I am down 125 lbs, I have regained my life and am just enjoying everyday.  
I wish you the best ever!
Melissa

Oh Melissa, that is so awesome!!!  You're doing incredible!!! 

How much more do you have to go?  Or have you hit goal already?