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Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum

The Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) surgery reduces the size of your stomach size, divides your small intestine and redirects food so nutrient absorption decreases. These forums are for Duodenal Switch Surgery patients and those considering the surgery to talk about weight loss, diets, challenges, triumphs and complications.

795 topics in this forum

  1. Vitamins and the DS

    By diamond girl,
    • 41 replies
    • 12,815 views

  2. Dry hair/hair loss

    By SIPSGrammy,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,182 views

  3. Pre-Op Diet Change, Now I Can't Get Enough To Eat!

    By ZetaStar,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,191 views

  4. VBG 20+ yrs ago to DS

    By RJC5197,
    • 1 reply
    • 677 views

  5. Am I eating too much

    By RedWolf,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,252 views

  6. 5 hours til surgery!

    By AllthingsApple,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,135 views

  7. Gas or diarrhea?

    By towrecovery,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,268 views

  8. DS Surgeons Los Angeles CA

    By almond_jay,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,256 views

  9. Heartburn or acid?

    By caconnie,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,726 views

  10. Constant bad taste in my mouth!

    By sandra_febres@yahoo.com,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,236 views

  11. Count down

    By Jangy03253,
    • 6 replies
    • 725 views

  12. Changing Tastes

    By CrimsonCarousel,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,258 views

  13. Maybe I should not have surgery?

    By Jangy03253,
    • 68 replies
    • 4,818 views

  14. Don't know what to do? ?

    By oldsleevenewds,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,080 views

  15. Almost there!

    By dandylion_23,
    • 4 replies
    • 730 views

  16. I got my surgery date.

    By Jangy03253,
    • 9 replies
    • 641 views

  17. Bison

    By Jace Miller,
    • 7 replies
    • 808 views

  18. Three weeks until surgery

    By CrimsonCarousel,
    • 9 replies
    • 930 views

  19. Surgery + one week

    By CrimsonCarousel,
    • 3 replies
    • 647 views

  20. Working on all pre op tests started the process in May 2015.

    By Jangy03253,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1,119 views

  21. Looking for info on Duodenal Switch Surgery In Mexico

    By Midwest Cowgirl,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,831 views

  22. 2 Weeks and on Liquid Diet

    By Bondguy,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,315 views

  23. BPD and DS after lap removal due to erosion

    By Gopheritgirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,408 views

  24. I finally reached the 1's

    By toastedink,
    • 35 replies
    • 2,911 views

  25. I can tell you have lost "some" weight?

    By TEXASLADY52,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,284 views

  26. Question for those who have had the surgery

    By Threetimesacharm,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,381 views

  27. From RNY to DS = CT to CA

    By NurseSmart,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1,342 views

  28. Sleeve with switch

    By yoyena,
    • 8 replies
    • 825 views

  29. Any June/July SIPS patients?

    By stevodreo,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,664 views

  30. Change of Plans

    By nueva919,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,396 views

  31. May 2015 SIPS patients

    By Bbyblueyez,
    • 42 replies
    • 7,321 views

  32. Hi from Florida

    By monicainfl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,648 views

  33. Surgery Date

    By HeatherB86,
    • 7 replies
    • 742 views

  34. My surgery is just 5 days away...

    By Iraherenow,
    • 5 replies
    • 645 views

  35. Surgery scheduled with second thoughts

    By KShingler82,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,767 views

  36. July 6 2015 I will be getting a biliopancreatic Diversion with duodenal switch

    By yoyena,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,535 views

  37. Questions

    By Mindy Allen,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,060 views

  38. Weakness

    By yoyena,
    • 9 replies
    • 772 views

  39. Moody Mornings

    By CMDD71,   
    • 6 replies
    • 909 views

  40. If You've Had Duodenal Switch Surgery Share...

    By Elisabethsew,
    • 53 replies
    • 10,359 views

  41. Just had DS surgery on Tuesday! (June 2)

    By ohclementine,
    • 4 replies
    • 949 views

  42. Weight regain after sleeve, considering DS. Anyone done this?

    By lookingforsupport,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,778 views

  43. Flu ????

    By Dee1402,
    • 3 replies
    • 714 views

  44. First soft meal after liquids

    By Dee1402,
    • 4 replies
    • 798 views

  45. Pain and dizziness 1 week out

    By Dee1402,
    • 9 replies
    • 868 views

  46. Surgery June 2 - Few final pre-op questions!

    By ohclementine,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  47. Severe Constipation: Advice Please

    By jtubb,
    • 56 replies
    • 8,674 views

  48. SIPS / SADI modified DS

    By stevodreo,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,169 views

  49. Depression and anxiety

    By Dee1402,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,643 views

  50. Has anyone heard of (MAP) Master Amino Acid Pattern

    By TEXASLADY52,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,356 views

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