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I was 24 when I had my duodenal switch, I have pcos, and had sleep apnea, plus a ton of other things, they actually say the ds and Rny are great for diabetes I think I'm not sure, (which could easily become an issue with having the pcos) I am so glad I did the ds because I've had amazing results, can have a bite of something if I really really want to. I don't have the diarrhea some do but then again I don't eat high in fat foods, at least not the bad fats... I have problems with lactos, but I had a bit of. Problem before the surgery... :)

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Ty yes I feel amazing! I'm very happy with my surgery of choice... I have a lot of friends that have made others and I know that this was absolutely the best for me :) especially for my long term...

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I still have about 20-50 I'd love to shed, just changing up some things now again, so I will get there

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Could the additional 20-50 be just exta skin? I'm assuming I'll have to have about 20 lbs of skin removed at least

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I had a lapband to bypass revision....best decision for me...My suggestion...if you have lots of weight to lose consider the bypass.

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In Ontario, you can only get the sleeve if you have a medical condition that justifies it. They say Bypass is the Gold Standard and since the government pays, they want to pay for what they know works. I think in 10 years time they will give the choice of either - who knows, maybe sooner. But for me it will be bypass and because I suffer from heartburn, I've decided I'd rather not have the sleeve.

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