So, I asked about Protein shakes on another Forum for RNY and everyone concluded that buy a few brands and keep them on hand. Apparently any that you might like pre-surgery you might not like after and vs versa.  I'm sure it's the same for the Sleeve.   That's very exciting though...I am lucky my doctor only makes me do a liquid diet for 2 days. I'm on a low carb diet right now for 4 weeks.  Although at first I felt extremely sick because my body was freaking out. 

Congrats!! 

 The only surgeon we have here that does all the surgeries including DS is Myur Srikanth in Seattle, but he is well regarded.

Like the other poster said, you have be committed to monitoring and then taking supplements for life, but that is not only with the DS, but the RNY as well. You may take different ones, but you will always take something for life.

The thing is, with RNY you will quit malabsorbing calories, but still malabsorb nutrients, making the supplements necessary, but making it harder to keep the weight off after a few years. With DS, you will always malabsorb nutrients, as well as calories because of where they are bypassed, particularly with fats. That is attractive to me, as my cholesterol is always a problem, no matter how careful I am.

There are studies on the bowel habits, that state they are about the same for both RNY and DS, so I wouldn't let that be a factor. The NSAIDS are a huge factor for me though, as I too get migraines, and have more pains every year. I don't want to imagine old age without the ability to take something like aspirin. 

I've talked to several surgeons, and they only recommend the procedures they do, so it's best to decide before getting cut, or going to a surgeon that actually does all of them, and that leaves us with only Dr Srikanth. 

I too am going to have to self pay, and I can't afford do-overs, so I'm saving for a DS. I feel certain it's my best chance. I got links to real medical studies at DSFacts.com, and recommend reading there.

Thank You!  Yes its amazing what they can do.  It feels great!

I love the before and after pics so I thought I would share some of mine. First a little background.  I am 51 years old and 5'6".  My highest weight was 320+ 15 years ago.  I had my VSG done by Dr Aceves, Mexicali Mexico on Nov 12, 2010 at 270 lbs.  I had my lower body lift done by Dr Gavin Dry, Kirkland Washington on March 14, 2012 at 177lbs.  They took off almost 17 lbs whi*****luded lipo as well as lipo of the outter thighs. Today I weigh 152.4 pounds.


Sorry about the quality of the before pics but they are the only ones i have.  Taken on March 14th 2012.





5 weeks, 4 days post op taken on 4/21/12.


Close up of tummy 5 weeks, 4 days post op taken on 4/21/12. Keep in mind pic was taken sitting. 

I wish I didn't work Mondays.  I live about a mile from the parkland fire station.  Do you know of anything on either wednesdays or thursdays.