Question:
Has anyone heard of this type of operation? How does it differ from the RNY?

I was told by another doctor that my surgeon does this type of surgery, have not gone to see him yet . Have first visit on November 28. Would like to know if this is as effective as the RNY etc. If anyone can refer me to a website with info. about this, would be greatly appreciated.    — Luanne K. (posted on October 4, 2000)

October 4, 2000
I think you are referring to the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. You could try www.duodenalswitch.com for more info
   — Amy B.

October 4, 2000
Please be sure that it IS the "BPD" (with or without DS) that they are referring to and not the "JIB", or intestinal bypass. The "gastric" bypass, bypasses the stomach and is safe, with proper precautions and supplementation. The old intestinal bypass is no longer done in the US because it invairably resulted in severe nutritional deficiences and long term health problems. I understand it is still done in Canada, however. I have met several people who had one of these done in the 70's, got sick unto death, had it reversed, had a VBG, then revised to RNY. Might be easier to go with the BPD or BPD/DS or RNY to start--the newer generation surgeries than the older models. Some of the JIB have permanent damage that can never be reversed and I find that a very sobering thought.
   — vitalady