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KRWaters
on 5/9/09 1:28 pm - Manteca, CA

I had RnY in April 05, did well for the first 8 months, stalled for a year, and then started regaining. My original bartiatric doc suggested I have a lapband over my RnY, ding dong, so wrong. In searching on this OH site, I found out about the duodenal switch, and finally after two years of waiting, I am hopefully having my surgery on May 19th. I realized that having a lapband over the Rny is putting a bad thing over an already bad thing, for me anyway. So if you do not know what to do in seeking a revision, do check out the DS forum. I did and have never turned back. you are not alone. Many, many Lapbanders and RnYers had their surgery fail them, and they have found a bettter way of life.

KAREN W.

I LOVE MY DS!!!!!

STRIVE TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.

Check out www.dsfacts.com and www.duodenalswitch.com for all the accurate information on the great DS, and find surgeons in your area or around the country or out of the country.

I couldn't have done without all the great peeps on this board.

SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish

MyQnA
on 5/10/09 3:22 am

RNY on 05/15/07

First, in case I confuse anyone I don't consider myself a failure. But, I could not help responding because of how lovingly you posted this. Sometimes people need a gentle reminder to know they are not alone and just because one thing didn't work doesn't mean they can't succeed. Way to go! and I hope you have a successful journey with the DS.

~Maxine

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

ZsaZsa.19
on 5/10/09 7:57 pm - WINDSOR, Australia

Such a wonderful post. Thank you so much. Only joined recently and find that the LOVE & KNOWLEDGE here is mind-blowing. I so appreciate that others understand the WLS journey.
Bright Blessings
Zi-Zi

CoachRoz
on 5/11/09 9:50 am

Hi Karen,

I'm hoping for you. I went through a weight gain and battled it for a year. Many, many people are not alone trying to beat weight regain.

I wish more surgerical centers were able to focus on weight maintenance and not just weight loss. If I hadn't become a certified coach, i would not have know the strategies and techniques to apply to MYSELF.

Karen, stay motivated!!!!!!!

Much love,
Coach Roz

beemerbeeper
on 6/12/09 3:19 am - AL

DS on 09/30/09

Hi Roz,

I'm a newbie, just waiting now to see if the surgeon I chose accepts me. I have done a lot of research, but you are right. There is a lot more out there about pre-op and the first year post-op than there is about long term maintenance.

What is a Coach and how did you become one?

Can you point me to information about long term maintenance? I'm planning on having the DS.

Becky in NC

micheleshelly
on 5/30/09 9:27 am - Yelm, WA

Looks like you have had your surgery. -Just wondering how it went and how you are feeling about it.
Michele

KRWaters
on 5/30/09 11:46 am - Manteca, CA

DS on 05/19/09

I feel great and doing very well. Maybe had a bit much more to eat than I should early out, but I am fine and looking forward to my future..

KAREN W.

I LOVE MY DS!!!!!

STRIVE TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.

Check out www.dsfacts.com and www.duodenalswitch.com for all the accurate information on the great DS, and find surgeons in your area or around the country or out of the country.

I couldn't have done without all the great peeps on this board.

SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish

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