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Sharon16...i do get the "feeling" of food stuck in my throat or chest but it's not painful just uncomfortable. And usually its w when I'm eating too fast or something I shouldn't be eating like a piece of chicken and I mean a piece like a small bite and chewed 30 times. I'm not at the meat stage and thought I was brave enough to cheat. Bad move lol anyway I live and learn. And I'm ok with that ???????????????? Seattle WA

Exactly! Seattle WA

http://www.centerforweightlosssurgery.com/service/weight-loss-surgery/single-anastomosis-duodenal-switch Seattle WA This explains it better. Seattle WA

Actually intestinal obstruction happens with any weightloss surgery that requires any movements with your intestines. It can happen with a gastric bypass or even a traditional DS. Now a SIPS/SADIS is like the traditional DS which we have in the US "track records" of. Except with SIPS/SADIS it's shortening just the small intestine. It's considered a better version of the traditional DS. Look it up ...just Google difference between traditional DS and SADIS/SIPS. Anyway, I'll keep y'all updated and I'll soon have a before and after pic. Seattle WA

Peggy thank you for sharing your experience. I get little tummy aches here and there but I think that's due to not drinking enough Water. And sometimes drinking to fast will give me a tummy ache. I'm still in my puree stage no meat. So I'm looking forward to meat when its time. I really dislike Protein shakes I just hate the taste and smell and texture and I can't seem to get more than 60 grams. But I'm working on it. Seattle WA

Actually I've heard it has been done internationally. Spain and other countries. My surgeon recommended it to me after I initially went in for a VSG. And was recommended by him that SIPS providedQ a greater weightloss and greater chance of keeping it off long- term. He's a great surgeon and many of my co- workers have gone to him for wls. My insurance actually gave me his office as a first number to call as one of their in- network providers. And now there are alot more people that have had lap bands and vsg come into his office to get a revision to SIPS/SADIS. So I trust him and I'm not worried at all. So far so good and no regrets. Seattle WA

It's not as common to find other people with the SIPS procedure, online ....like vsg, gastric bypass and traditional DS. So when someone on this forum has had it, I like to ask what there experience is like so that I have some sort of an idea of what I might be going through. Well good luck and God bless. Seattle WA

I'm sorry I didn't mean by any way to be comparative. When I ask "weightloss" , to me generally means the WHOLE process "journey".."experience"...how's the Protein intake?...water goals?...do you find some foods easier to digest than others?...do you feel like sometimes food gets stuck in your throat..etc. Seattle WA

How are you doing on your weightloss? As you are farther out then I am. Seattle WA

Dr. Srikanth and his team are awesome! He is the best surgeon! Very personable and down to earth. And does a phenomenal job. Seattle WA

When I downloaded the bariatric app. It was my first time on the site. And on my android phone I am limited to what I can see and change. So, when I first started I couldn't find the DS forum and with many days of trial and error...I found the forum. I am pretty new to this site about 4 months. I'm assuming I should just go to the actual website and make some changes, but I'll do it when I have time. Sorry for the confusion. Seattle WA

I'm still only 1 month post op. So I couldn't tell you my true experience, but I've heard it both ways. For some it changes and others there taste remains the same, they are just better able to handle their cravings and so far I'm in that category, however this may change over time, I'll just have to wait and see. That's all part of the journey. You will do just fine. We all think the same way...before surgery I was a bit concerned that I won't be able to succeed...just do to the fact that I thought MY eating habits was WORSE than anyone, but I found alot of people on here think the same way. So don't be so hard on yourself. Have fun be excited! Your journey is going to be rewarding and life changing. God bless. Seattle WA

I find that I have more will power to resist eating junk food. But, I think because I'm not as hungry I'm better able to handle it. Before surgery if I wanted fast food junk food I had no will power what so ever and I just ate what I wanted. But, I think you'll do well. Just be positive. Seattle WA

Well if your just getting the sleeve. I'm pretty sure you'll get satisfactory results. As I've seen other successes on here and my co-worker actually got the sleeve and lost 120lbs and have kept it off for 3 years now. You can't possiby overeat as it will make you feel sick, dizzy, or you'll just vomit. But you don't want to do that all the time since you can stretch your pouch and gain weight. Seattle WA

Thank you! Are you getting the Sips done? I am sooo happy I did this. And my family and friends notice how much more energy I have now than before. You won't regret it. Seattle WA

Well I also had my gall bladder taken out. And originally it was suppose to 7 hours long but things went well. Surgery weight on April 24th: 294lbs. Current weight 1 month post op 260 lbs. Seattle WA

I just read this post and this has got to be one of the best post ever!!!! Soooo funny. Please keep us updated cause if it works I'm doing it! Keep up the good job. Seattle WA

What a transformation! There's a huge difference. Amazing job! Seattle WA

I am 4 weeks and I get hungry every now and then...although everyone says its head hunger...I just stick to the 4 oz of yogurt/baby food/mush per meal until 7-9weeks when I can start solids and apparently after a month or so you should feel "real" hunger. Seattle WA

Jessica...how far along are you post-op? Seattle WA

I want to subscribe to the duodenal switch forum but can't find it. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Seattle WA

Well. I don't have any major health issues. And my surgeon is one of the best here in the Northwest. Dr. srikanth. So I can assume it all depends on the doctors and your health history. But I was surprised too cause I was assuming I'd stay at least one night. But I did all the test and passed exceedingly like the breathing test and cough test and Ofcourse a slew of other test s. So I got to heal at home. Which was best. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Yes. I had the single anastomosis duodenal switch. Also known as SIPS or SADIS. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Yes. My doctor sent me home the same day! He said everything went well and I walked in at 5am had a 6 hour surgery and walked out at 7pm. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App