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sgailbutler

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I had surgery on April 16, 2012, I'm concerned that I may have done something wrong. I can drink a bottle of water or a protein drink
in about 10 or 15 minutes without any sickness or pain. I need feed back please.
 
Nothing to worry about. I was able to drink a 12 ounce protein drink in that amount of time also. I was able to do this 3 or 4 weeks after surgery. Thin liquids empty out of your pouch quickly and if your pouch is full the liquid you drink will push out whatever is in there already. This is why we shouldn't drink 30 minutes before or after eating because thin liquids will also push solid food out of you pouch quicker which will make you feel hungry faster. Just don't make a habit of drinking (or eating) if you feel full because that could stretch your pouch.
 
That is great advice. And I didn't know that was the reason for not drinking directly before or after eating...how about that, I learn something new everyday!
 
I wasn't sure about the water thing either so I asked the nutririonist about it during my last visit 2 or 3 weeks ago. I told her that I have to have a few sips of water with my meals otherwise some of the foods make my pouch feel uncomfortable after only 1 or 2 bites. She said it was OK as long as I don't have large quantities. The reason being like I explained in my last post to you. It makes perfect sense to me :)
 
Sgailbutler, The duodenal switch is a combination of the gastric bypass and the sleeve, the success rate is better long term and little to no weight gain even after 20 years. They said my insurance will only cover it if your BMI is over 50. I told them I never heard of it either and I was told they have been doing this for years, but surgeons used to do it in 2 separate surgeries. Now they just do it in one. I'll have my surgery date tomorrow
 
To anyone considering the duodenal switch, ask the surgeon how many patients have had to have additional surgeries once the initial surgery was complete. A surgeon once advised me to not have the duodenal switch due to inherent "complications" with the surgery which more often than not require maintenance. In all fairness this surgeon is not a bariatric surgeon but is a very prominent general surgeon with almost 30 years of experience. She is on the board of directors for one of the hospitals she practices in which happens to perform many, many bariatric surgeries. She knows what she is talking about.
 
Gee thanks Pat! lol That is the surgery I am supposed to be having. I put it on my list of questions for the surgeon
 
I didn't mean to throw a wrench in anything but the information given to me by the surgeon was just last June when I had a consult with her before she did my hernia repair so it's up to date information. I had been researching WLS for quite some time at that point and mentioned the DS to her because that is what I wanted to have. She was very happy I was going to have WLS but was adamant that I shouldn't have that particular surgery done.

Maybe we'll get some feedback from actual DS patients. I haven't seen too many in this forum but there are a few.
 
Pat, I put it on my list, I will question it this morning. I know that this surgeon is at a center of bariatric excellence, so I will see. I had a rough time sleeping last night, kept waking up and looking at the clock. We are leaving at 6:15 this morning so we can stop and get fuel and take that hour drive and considering that we are going during the morning rush hour traffic, we didn't want to get stuck and get there late. Dallas has some crazy drivers! I'll post as soon as I know something
 
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