Considering DS
You can see by my signature and stats below that I had less than 100 pounds to lose. My eating habits clearly showed I was a terrible grazer and needed a lot of help. My surgeon recommended the DS for grazers and people who could easily "out-eat" most other surgeries. I have been very successful with the DS and will celebrate my 10-year surgiversary this summer. Ask anything you'd like, I'll answer.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Sounds like you know yourself, which is great since many people are convinced they can change ingrained behavior long term. Anyway, with the DS, vitamins and protein is nonnegotiable. If you don't take your vitamins you die in a miserable way. Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies are a given if you can't take the vitamin and protein requirements of the DS. Be smart about this decision.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Thanks so much!
I don't specifically, but there are folks who would chime in on the DS board. Keep in mind you still get the benefits of having the small sleeve-like stomach where all those nasty hormones are removed. If your sleeve has stretched out, they may consider tightening it up as part of a revision.
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Welcome to our LW page!!!!
Major Mom is the BEST person you could have asked about the DS. She is our resident expert on that type of Surgery. I chose the RNY and early out I regretted not getting the DS instead but since have changed my thoughts on that because my RNY has been great to me. I also dislike taking my vitamins which are required for the RNY BUT Mandatory with the DS.
Major Mom and I have both been successful with our different WLS but to be Successful and Healthy you MUST follow the rules of the surgery.
Keep us updated!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
I definitely don't starve myself! I pretty much eat all day. I don't do large meals at one time. It takes me awhile to clean my plate. I concentrate on Protein and try my best to stay away of carbs and sweets.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance