Misfortune 0 Posted July 21, 2006 :help: I have a question, I know someone that went to have the lap-band put back on and due to the past procedures she had to much damage, so it was not done, but instead she said they had shortened or rather cut some of her intestine ?line, to be able to make it shorter so she would go to the bathroom more and it would take less time for digestion and she would lose weight. I have heard of something like this on tv. But didnt know what it is called, and is it Dangerous? Do you have any clue what I am talking about? If so could you please tell me what this procedure is called, so I can check it out I was curious if this was crap or not? Thank you so much...:help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted July 21, 2006 You are probably talking about a duodenal switch. Just google it you'll find lots of stuff out there about it. C :help: I have a question, I know someone that went to have the lap-band put back on and due to the past procedures she had to much damage, so it was not done, but instead she said they had shortened or rather cut some of her intestine ?line, to be able to make it shorter so she would go to the bathroom more and it would take less time for digestion and she would lose weight. I have heard of something like this on tv. But didnt know what it is called, and is it Dangerous? Do you have any clue what I am talking about? If so could you please tell me what this procedure is called, so I can check it out I was curious if this was crap or not? Thank you so much...:help: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmom 297 Posted July 22, 2006 In South Africa there is a dr that just bypasses a huge amount of the small intestine (then you have a short 30cm common channel.)They do go to the toilet a lot if they eat fat and carbs but they do lose weight.. It is almost simular than the Jujeno-ileal bypass that they use to do in the 80's and well,it is now not alltogether leagal in the US unless they call it something else..... Rather hope it was the DS they did on your friend... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misfortune 0 Posted July 23, 2006 Thank you very much. I appreciate the info.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeezerSue 7 Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.duodenalswitch.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
