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I know DS is more complicated to operate, but I am less worried it. I am 5 yrs post sleeve and gaimed back half of the loss in the last year.

Feel bad. Look bad. Domt feel good about myself.

Am considering resleeve or DS revision and I am only worried but Vitamin deficiency with DS. It looks like a more suatainable option. I am worried about future ability to take regular pills when I am old and need them. Worried about mulabsorbtion of minerals.

Can you please she your life stories after DS and your experience with the above issues.

Im a male 51 years old

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Same age as you but Would it not be easier since you have done it to just go back and lose the weight again? The surgery is a tool and it looks like you lost control of the workshop - Just my view seems easier to just go back on plan and lose it back off!

FYI this scares the hell out of me also - putting the weight back on

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I agree and wish i could. I lost 73 and regained 30. Not a big jump. Just step by step, little by little. Sleeve expanded and allowes for regular meals now so its harder. Tried to lose it back, but i think i need to see someone weekly for the support and long term work on ur goal. Even at the lowest point, i wasnt at the target weight. I will schedule a surgery for the summer and will try my best till then.

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MsMocie, DS has the best weight loss and the most sustainable one. But it has two negatives: smelly body "outcomes" to say it politely, and the need to take Vitamins for life. But...the fear if gaining all the weight back is worse.

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1 hour ago, SAMMY1970 said:

MsMocie, DS has the best weight loss and the most sustainable one. But it has two negatives: smelly body "outcomes" to say it politely, and the need to take Vitamins for life. But...the fear if gaining all the weight back is worse.

I have those with RNY. I don't think it's limited to just DS although I've heard this before. LOL. Poo Pourri...google it. :D

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