Question:
Has anyone had the BDDS surgery? How did it go?

   — bubbles (posted on November 17, 2004)

November 17, 2004
Jane, Do you mean BPD/DS? If so, YEP! I did! It went great. I've lost 210 lbs, all of my co-morbidities (well, except for the bum back and the bad knees - but they're hardly an issue any longer), and life is amazingly good. Let me know if I can answer any questions, okay? Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

November 17, 2004
Oh yes indeed -- another happy DSer here! Come on over to the DS forum http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgtype-forums/DS/posts.html to speak with a bunch of us -- you will be glad you did!
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 18, 2004
Yes I had the DS and I will be 1 yr post op on 12/2 and I've loss 160lbs! I am LOVIN IT! Come see us as Diana suggested on the DS message board! Lyric
   — Lyric

November 18, 2004
Yep! Love it...I'm able to live a normal life without worrying if I'll throw up for eating the wrong thing.Its a great surgery.
   — Vel K.

November 19, 2004
It's been a fantastic 11 months for me. I can't remember ever feeling this good as an adult, and I've had a completely unexpected side-effect---my depression is GONE! No meds, and no depression!
   — MsBatt

November 26, 2004
If you mean the BPD/Ds than count me as a BIG YES!!!! I'm 3yrs and 7 mos. post op. I was very fortunate that I've had no complications. I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Make sure you know the ins and outs of your surgery and your surgeon. Do you have a follow up program. I've monitored for life. I've been very blessed!
   — Linda M.

November 29, 2004
It's been fantastic for me. I'm 2.5 years post-op, at goal, happy & healthy, and able to eat totally freely. So far, there's been no regain. In fact, I'm still slowly losing without even trying (I currently weigh 131 at 5'5"). I LOVE my Duodenal Switch. The only caution is that you really do have to take your post-op care very seriously. Having the DS means being vigilant about daily vitamins and regular post-op bloodwork for the rest of your life. It's a serious operation that offers serious results. I chose it because I wanted the best chance for long-term success from my surgery, and the malabsorption of the DS gives you that.
   — Tally