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I chose the DS because I felt that I would need the malabsorption to keep the weight off. I have not had to increase my SLE/Fibro meds, just make sure that I take them away from calcium and other vites. The top half of the DS is the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, or Gastric Sleeve. I have seen some lupies on the board opt for that. You are right about the LapBand. It would set off your immune system. There are surgical staples used in the procedure, but they haven't caused any problems for me.
WLS is a very persohal choic, complicated by medical issues for us lupies, but what it comes down to is true for any medical procedure - do the benefits outweigh the risks?
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Which surgery are you getting?
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
When I had my surgery, the only two WLS that Medicare covered were RNY and DS. Period.
I had the DS on 2/25/09, as a key piece of my plan to get off SS Disability!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
I have SLE and Fibromyalgia, and I will be four years out from my Duodenal Switch on February 25, 2013. Check the ticker in my signature.
It has not caused any problems with SLE/Fibro, and I did not have to adjust any medications, just make sure that I take them two hours away from calcium or other vitamins.
By the way, except for the thyroid issue, your list sounds exactly like mine! In fact, prednisone was what pushed my weight up out of the 200's up to my maximum 405. It was the only medicine that would work prior to my weight loss. I was 397 on surgery day!
My doctors and surgeon both agreed that the benefits of WLS outweighed the risks for me, and they were right! I only get prednisone now in case of a severe flare, which I haven't had in more that 3 years, and other medicines, like Plaquenil, Lyrica, etc, are now effective. I still have to budget my energy, and I do wear myself out from time to time, and have an energy "crash" and need to nap, but the surgery has not negatively impacted my SLE or Fibro.
My BMI was in the high 60's on surgery day, so I know exactly where you're coming from. investigate the DS, but I think the sleeve is a good choice, too. What's best for *you* is what matters most.
WLS will not take away your flares, but may make them more manageable.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
If its a very severe flare, which I haven't had since losing the weight, then I' in the hospital with an IV.
I had the DS on 2/25/09. My new stomach tube tolerates NSAIDS just fine.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Trisha
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Performing operations laparoscopically since 1991. His practice offers Gastric Bypass, LapBand and Sleeve Gastrectomy options. Also an Instructor for Quarterly In-Service Program of Bariatric Surgery at Emory Dunwoody Medical Center and Northside Hospital. |
Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running. With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass. |
Dr. Williams principal clinical and research interest include minimally invasive techniques, and the surgical therapy of morbid obesity. He has been involved in training surgeons in laparocopic techniques in the United States and the Caribbean. |
Blogger, & Founder of Bariatric Bad Girls. "Melting Mama" as she's known through her blog has been blogging about life since her WLS in 2004. Her witty, honest approach to life after WLS has inspired and supported thousands. |
Double-board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon. In 1995, he created and began sponsoring Pink Ribbons, an annual October event during Breast Cancer Month to benefit breast cancer organizations. |
An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014! |
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The 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique. |
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Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS. 
