Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS)

[ishy1985 16]

Hello all,

I had my first consult today and I must say I love my doctor already (Dr. Medvetz of LMA in south Jersey)! She was really nice, extremely honest and knowledgeable! We spoke about my age (30), goal weight, diabetes, pcos, and plans to have children! With all things considered she recommends the sleeve with BPD-DS. Most likely my surgery won't be until June but I was just wondering if anyone had this type of WLS and if so you are happy with the results? Any struggles specific to the BPD-DS?

[TEXASLADY52 264]

I had something as you described done in June. I have lost 81 pounds. I had a stomach stapling in 1980....I only lost 11 pounds. The staple line came lose and therefore I had two stomachs. The doctor said that was why I was unable to lose weight all of these years. The Dr told me he recommended a combination (some call it a modified DS). Because of my stomach problems they were unable to form a sleeve and just made a small pouch. I haven't had any problems except when I eat too fast or don't chew good enough. You will need lots of Protein and be on Vitamins for the rest of your life. So far my labs have been good......just my thyroid is like it is on a roller coaster....still trying to level it out. I feel I am a slow loser compared to others on this board.....but I am older and probably don't do as much exercising. Losing slow is ok.....they say you are more often to keep it off. I have gone down three...almost four sizes.

[ishy1985 16]

I had something as you described done in June. I have lost 81 pounds. I had a stomach stapling in 1980....I only lost 11 pounds. The staple line came lose and therefore I had two stomachs. The doctor said that was why I was unable to lose weight all of these years. The Dr told me he recommended a combination (some call it a modified DS). Because of my stomach problems they were unable to form a sleeve and just made a small pouch. I haven't had any problems except when I eat too fast or don't chew good enough. You will need lots of Protein and be on Vitamins for the rest of your life. So far my labs have been good......just my thyroid is like it is on a roller coaster....still trying to level it out. I feel I am a slow loser compared to others on this board.....but I am older and probably don't do as much exercising. Losing slow is ok.....they say you are more often to keep it off. I have gone down three...almost four sizes.

I'm glad that you have had a positive experience! The doctor had me a little nervous because she was saying how complicated the surgery and of course the more complex the surgery is, the more likely complications could arise! But she's confident, she looked at me and we chatted for a bit and she said I know exactly what I want to do for you! You are young and you have your whole life ahead of you, this is the best option! I trust her, I researched her prior to the meeting! So hopefully in a few months I'll have positive results also!