weight gain after DS?????????

Are there any articles or experiences that can tell me if there is weight gain after being obese and not smo or mo????? Anyone have the surgery and find that 2 or 3 or 4 years out the weight is creeping back on?????? Thanks so much jen

Jen,

I would like to suggest you post this question on the DS forum, also.  I have not seen any DS studies concerning obese DS patients and long-term weight loss.  The overall trend for those of us who were MO or SMO seems to be a max of 10-20 bounce back.  A friend of mine who had the DS 8-9 years ago maintains about 10 pounds above her lowest weight.

Good luck in your research,

Caroline 

Thanks so much for responding. I am a regular peeker over there and let me just say this........................................................the 6 month diet sucks and I want a DS NOW!!!!!!! Whew that felt better. Jennifer

I had a DS in March of 2000. I have gained about 40 back and am comlpetely depressed about it. I'm not sure what kind of revision I can have but I'm here looking for answers. Tuce

Hello and thanks for posting. I have been told you can out eat any WLS. I think that is what makes me nervous. Do you know what your CC is????? I know the standard but every surgeon does it different. Do you find that after the honeymoon phase as it were you are able to eat all the foods as before???? Are you able to eat more as your stomach stretched??? Do you eat more pasta now???? I read post after post on the DS board on how they are all doing and how post surgical they are but have a hard time finding alot of data long long long term especially not MO or SMO. I am considered a lightweight although 100 pounds overweight with a BMI of 37.2 does not feel light at all. Anyway, i would love to hear your thoughts and feel free to PM me. Jennifer

HI Jennifer,

I dont know what your question about CC is. I can tell you that eventually you can eat a normal meal and all of the foods you did before the surgery although you may have probles with greasy foods and starches. I dont eat much pasta, rice, or potatoes (personal preference). I also only had a little over 100 lbs to loose when I had the DS so having regained 40lbs is very disterbing to me. I didnt think this kind of weight gain after a DS was possible although I knew you would regain a few lbs. I would love have others that are 7+ years post surgery chime in here. Tuce!

CC is your common channel. I was reading some research that said that if the cc was longer (250 cms) that there was a possibility of regain as the body got more efficient as time passed. I also read that a regain of 10- 20 pounds was possible. I havent heard of a 40 pound regain and can certainly understand the frustration. When you say eat a normal meal does that mean the same amount as prior to the surgery????? I am still in the diet that is required by insurance and of course reading everything I can get my hands on. Post this question on the DS forum. There are several ladies who are several years out and they may have some suggestions. I hope there is a resolution for you that the weight comes off. Jennifer

Jennifer,

I hope you got your questions answered.  I have read on the board that Dr. Anthone leaves the cc long (better than 200 cms).  However, some people have had great results anyway.

Caroline

Have you contacted Dr. Anthone?  I'm sorry your DS isn't working for you as it does work for most people.  I certainly know the depression and fear that comes with regain, as I had the RNY in 94 and by 2006 had regained 140 lbs from my lowest weight.

I hope you get some answers.  Come over to the DS forum and post and perhaps someone there can help you.

I am thinking reading now that the remaining small intestine thickens over time and the hairs that absorb nutrients grow longer in order to absorb more. Boy, the body is good at getting what it wants! Pretty depressing, though, to go through all that to end up gaining 40 pounds back. I'm still going to do it and try to take advantage of the first few months. I got pretty lazy with my sleeve, as I didn't realize one COULD regain! It was the miracle cure! Now I know better :(