Question:
Who has had duodenal Switch?
It is hard to find people who have had the DS. I want to read some profiles. Thanks. — Jesse L. (posted on January 16, 2002)
January 16, 2002
Hi there! If you go to www.duodenalswitch.com , you will find more than
enough profiles of people who have had the procedure. It is a very
informative site with LOTS and LOTS of profiles.
— Vanessa L.
January 16, 2002
I had a lap DS at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC on 10/3/01. Click on my name to
get to my profile. Haven't updated it recently, but I've lost a total of 56
lbs in 15 weeks. Good luck!
— dantevolta
January 16, 2002
I had an open duodenal switch on 04-26-01. I am almost 9 months post-op
and I have lost 146#. I currently weigh 180# and in a size 12. I am 20#
from my personal goal, which is, according to the BMI calculator my ideal
weight. My doctor on the other hand has a different goal in mind...145#.
Yikes, I think that is a bit much since I am 5' 10.5" tall. Oh well,
we will see.
— Margaret M.
January 16, 2002
I had the DS 4-1/2 months ago and have lost 75 pounds so far. I'm very
happy with my progress and recovery. If you would like to know more, please
read my profile. Best wishes to you.
— artistmama
January 16, 2002
Read Barbara Henson's profile for the down side of BPD/DS.
— [Anonymous]
January 16, 2002
Lupus is an AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDER...as is Sjogrens. They are NOT caused by
malnutrition or weight-loss. It is VERY unfortunate that Barbara was
struck with these disorders.... but, as a physician, I can assure anyone
concerned about contracting lupus or any other auto-immune disorderes
SECONDARY to surgery...it will NOT happen.
If you are PREDISPOSED to various disorders, you can lower your threshold
with stress. That is why psychiatric problems often become evident during
crises--marriage, divorce, deaths, etc. And also why people with lupus
often have flares associated with increased stress.
Pamela
"Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which immune
cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. The
hallmark symptoms of the disorder are dry mouth and dry eyes. It is named
after the Swedish eye doctor, Dr. Henrik Sjogren, who first described it.
Sjogren's syndrome can occur in two ways: primary and secondary. Both forms
affect roughly an equal number of people.
Primary Sjogren's syndrome occurs by itself and is not associated with
other diseases.
Secondary Sjogren's syndrome occurs with rheumatic diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus ("lupus"),
polymyositis, and some forms of scleroderma. Rheumatic diseases are
conditions that affect joints, bones, muscles, skin, and sometimes other
organs."
— Pamela B.
January 16, 2002
Thought I might answer considering that everyone is using my name and I
have not responded for a reason. The reason? Just what Pamela wrote. I
understand that she is a doctor, but I have been to 7 different doctors, my
brother is a neurosurgeon in AZ and I have been told by each that it's
caused by malnutrition. There are also sites on here that talk about
Sjogren's in undernourished countries and the high incidence. I am NOT a
doctor nor do I pretend to be. Only "I" know what I have been
through and what I have been told and how much research I have done. I did
NOT bring this up on here, did not ask for this debate nor do I appreciate
being "used". I am in constant pain, have a terrible life since
this surgery and yet, ALWAYS try and give a positive answer to people on
here. Yet, what happens? I am told I am wrong even when I have said
nothing. Please understand that my profile states what I have been told by
several professionals. I have also relentlessly stated that I am NOT
against this surgery, do not put people down and am always trying to be
upbeat and supportive. Please please don't use me for whatever gain you
might see in it. I already suffer and fight depression. If coming in here
will exacerbate that, I will leave again like I did a year ago. I intend
to cause NO problems and I definately would appreciate others doing the
same. I am sorry if giving the "other side" to this surgery is
so distressing to anyone.
— Barbara H.
January 16, 2002
I realized that Barbara did NOT post her own profile there...that was the
reason I wanted to address the auto-immune disorders. Barbara has had a
bad experience and that is unfortunate. As she has attempted to indicate,
that does NOT necessarily mean that the DS procedure itself cannot or will
not work well for others...as it has for many.
EVERYONE needs to do their OWN research, discuss it with their care
providers and make their OWN decisions. EVERYTHING has risks...including
remaining morbidly obese.
Pamela
— Pamela B.
June 21, 2002
Just throwing in my userid as I had the DS surgery on 6/5/02 and am very
very happy with it!
— Kym L.
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