I'm full throddle going after the DS, after I failed my RNY.

So I'm just wondering, if anyone has regained all or near all of your excess weight after (whatever period of time) your DS?

I'm 9 years out of RNY, and I know that with my bad eating habits, that I failed the surgery, not the other way around.  I started gaining after 3 1/2 yrs.

I promised myself, and the man upstairs that if I was allowed to have a revsion, and survive it, that I would LEARN to do the things I need to do to have a healthy life.

So, how about it??? Regain after DS?

Hello,
I'm in the very same boat you're in.  I had gastric bypass 7 years ago - lost over 200 pounds but have since, gained most all of it back.  I've beaten myself up over hundreds of times, and of course felt that it was all my fault.  I have since started talking with Dr. John Husted also.  He is wonderful! 
I am seeking to have a revision done also, and found Dr. Husted AGAIN when I started researching.  I say again because when I first started checking into weight loss surgery 7 years ago, I actually had an appointment with Dr. Husted in Nashville at the time.  I felt that the DS surgery was my best option.  However, after finding out that insurance would cover in-state surgeons better than those out of state, I decided to go with one in Birmingham - a good surgeon - but not one who puts the needs of the patient first and determined what was best for them. 
Dr. Husted has told me that RNY can fail you because of metabolic reasons.  If you haven't went to his website and checked out all the information on revisions and failed surgeries, please do so. 
Now, my biggest problem is insurance - they have denied me twice and don't want to approve a revision surgery.  I'm still fighting though and just hoping and praying that it will come through.  If you'd like to talk sometime, please let me know and we can exchange email addresses. 
Good luck!
Cherie

Keep fighting Cherie!
I am on the fence about a revision. I want one but am so scared to go back under the knife. I've had roughly a 50 lb gain and I am wondering now if it is metabolic due to the fact I can gain weight so easily.
Dr. Husted is the only surgeon I'd trust to do my revision and lucky for me he is now in KY.
Good luck to everyone and I am interested to hear the replies on this topic as well.

Katrina

Katrina,
I think it could definitely be your metabolism causing the weight gain.  After reading up on failed RNY's, I've discovered that this plays a big part in weight gain afterwards. 
I know what you mean about being scared to go under the knife again - it scares me too death, but I'm more scared about losing my independence, my business and just being able to walk if I don't do something. 
I see you are in KY - that would be great for you since Dr. Husted is there also.  I wish you much luck and never give up.

Cherie

I know of several DSers on the main board who thought they were done losing and were years out from their surgery, but they went back to the low carb / high protein rules and lost more.
I think if your are determined to get down to a certain size or weight, this is the best choice to give you that chance. I also think some people may get to a "good enough" place, where they are OK with their weight, but don't want to work too hard at it.

I haven't heard any DSer's complaining of gaining lots of weight, despite great effort on their part to lose or even maintain, as I've heard from from RNY or banders. Doesn't mean they can't exist, I've just never heard of them.

I just relied heavily on what studies had been done, and the data from those, and hoped I fall into the more favorable range, but knew the odds are far better with the DS than anything else. The condensed numbers below are off of Hayleys list. Sorry I don't have anything more concrete.

 

 

 

RNY – expected weight loss

• 50-65% expected excess weight loss (percentage varies in opinion – this is the most commonly seen estimate)
  • Results may vary
• Regain
  • Possible regain: more prevalent after 5 years
  • 50-100% regain of weight has been recorded
  • Results may vary
  • Must follow “pouch rules" in an attempt to not regain

 

 

 

DS – expected weight loss

• 85% expected excess weight loss
  • Results may vary
• Regain
  • Studies show little to no regain (20 pounds recorded)
  • Results may vary
  • Highest success rate over 10 year study (78% avg. Excess Weight Loss – EWL)

I knew it! ! 
I have been struggling with wt gain. 13 lbs. I do follow the rules most of the time, but my metabolism is very low & if I eat anything wrong I gain & can't get it off.
But I was wondering, I've seen the DS but don't know what it is?Can you tell me what it is or where to get info on it?

dsfacts.com
duodenalswitch.com
Both two great resources to learn more about the DS.

I can offer that in the several years I've been around, I've seen up to 30 lbs of regain that I can recall.  I've seen nobody who has regained all that was lost, though.

Hi I had my DS August 12, 2002. I was 335 pounds when I had surgery. I lost down to 170 pounds at 16 months out, I held steady there for 2 years then dropped as low as 150. I was 155 when T got pregnant with my youngest son in March of 2007. I gained 30 pounds with him and was 185 at delivery. Today I bounce between 160-165. I am working on losing 8-10 pounds now and toning up.

I love my DS. Good Luck to you!

AWESOME!  Thanks for the reply!  I wish oh I wish I knew about the DS 9 years ago!