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Hi there
I am looking to use Dr. Greenbaum of Virtua in NJ for a revision from RNY to DS. So far I have been impressed by him, but not as much his team which are very slow to get back to you, etc. I wanted to see if anyone else has used Dr. Greenbaum and his team and any info or feedback.
thanks!
This has worked well so far. I spoke with my surgeon (Dr. Gagner) and he said that as we get older out gut changes and this was a needed treatment. He explained that typically they use Flagyl which is stronger but this may work and has no side effects, and it is milder than flagyl. He did say that I will need to replace the good bacteria when this is complete. Does anyone have suggestions for the industrial strength good bacteria?
Questions for those of you who either revised or anyone with a DS:
Do you regret it?
No regrets, not for a millisecond!
Is there anything you wish you would have done differently in the process or recovery period?
No. The surgeon and her staff were quite thorough, and the hospital program is top flight!
How was the recovery for you personally?
I had a rough patch due to dehydration at week 4, but got it turned around and did fine.
Advice, if I were to go through with this? What's something(s) you wish someone had told you beforehand?
RELAX! The process is not easy, but there's no need to stress because you are being watched very carefully for any sign of trouble.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
After a years-long absence, I"M BACK !!!!
Some of you may remember me from as far back as 2009, when I first got my DS.
I've been through nutritional crises, extended eldercare (which is what kept me away), and any number of life issues.
I have missed the camaraderie here, and I will post as much as I can, and I'm always reading other posts, even if I'm not posting!
Current stats:
CW:144
SW:405
GW: 160 (I'll stay in the 140's, thanks)
Surgery Date 2/25/2009
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
BioTech for A, D, E and K1. Walmart Equate Complete Multi. Single letters (B's, C, etc.) added or subtracted according to labs. Always adjust according to your labs, not because of what someone else takes. That might not be right for *you*.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
I'm 10 years out from the DS, and the beauty of it at this age is that I can keep it stable, and not have to worry about weight gain, I have to worry about it *dropping*, so my caloric and protein intake is quite a bit higher than other surgeries.
My common channel is 75cm, the shortest my doctor will do them, and I hope to high heaven some health issue doesn't come along to make surgical revision necessary! Just from the way my obese body responded to calories, I'm pretty sure my DS body will try to "protect" itself by gaining. A little I can stand. Out-of-control is what I'm afraid of. I had this surgery to avoid restrictive dieting.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
This is a unique antibiotic that does not leave the GI tract and doesn't cause systemic bacterial resistance. It is best used cyclically--some time on and some time off. The generic name is Rifamixin. It is used in irritable bowel syndrome (diarrhea type) and SIBO and it works against inflammation in the gut as well as bad bacteria. I think it is a brilliant idea to extend this irritable bowel treatment to DS. I would be interested in any side effects you have and whether the drug affects absorption of vitamins or minerals or protein (if your labs change dramatically). Definitely keep us informed!
Definitely didn't include exercise :) I worked out when I first started my journey, but fell off the treadmill (so to speak) in the last couple of years. Definitely need to get back on.
It probably took 1-2 months - I honestly don't remember. I just remember I didn't like weighing 165 so I focused on lowering my carbs and upping my water a bit, and when I got to the weight I wanted (around 155) I simply gradually added more carbs to stop losing. For me it's all about the carbs - more carbs, gain weight; less carbs, lose weight.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Thank Janet for answering, last year when you lost you 10 to 15 pounds, did you incorporate exercise, or it was strictly what you are. Plus do you remember how long it took you to lose the weight?
Again thank you.
I'm working on this now and I think the protein does help in giving me energy.
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
I get all my protein from food. I haven't touched a protein supplement (drink) in years. If I have a day where my protein isn't as high as I like, I sometimes feel a little sluggish the next day, so I generally up my protein that day.
Hard to say about appetite - I'm always hungry :) I tend to graze all day - I just try to focus on protein.
So hard to say since I've been eating like this since I reached my goal weight almost 14 years ago.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
