Anyone else having single anastomosis duodenal switch? I'm so excited. I've thought about having surgery for 10 years. I definitely took my time before committing and im glad I did. I am so ready to be off these liver reduction shakes so I can have the ones I actually like from my doctor's office.
Surgery 05/30 single anastomosis duodenal switch
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dianeseattle
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The duodenal switch doesn't seem to be done very often, but I understand it is the best of all gastric bypass surgeries in terms of defeating diabetes. It hasn't yet become the gold standard, but I really am looking forward to reading how you take to it. There's no reason to believe that it won't work really well for you. But it's so cool to have somebody here who is going to have it and will be here afterward to let us know how it turned out. Best of luck!
MamaBearOf4
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Congrats on your up coming surgery in the next few days. I hope everything goes well and I will be praying for you. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can.
dianeseattle
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April, you should ask your doctor about copper anemia. We have a new member here who is suffering from it and with almost no research I read that this is an under-reported result of gastric bypass surgery. The reason for it is that 90% of the copper you need is processed in the duodenum. Part of the duodenum is removed in gastric surgery. Therefore people may not get enough copper in their diet.
Apparently this anemia turns up many years after the surgery. It results in a severely impaired ability to walk. I posted a link to a story. You should go read it. You all should go read it.
MamaBearOf4
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it is surely something to look into and I will be looking into it. I will be doing more research for this and keeping a eye out for the signs just in case.
dianeseattle
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This anemia is completely preventable. But doctors weren't telling people and people weren't doing studies that revealed that 50% of the people who were post gastric bypass had this problem.
However if it is not properly treated at a certain point or your body doesn't get the attention it needs, it is an irreversible condition, which may be why our new members infusions are no longer working.
It wouldn't stop me from having surgery right now because I know what to do to keep from getting it. But if someone hadn't just pounded me over the head back in 2007, insisting that I take all these supplements every single day for the rest of my life, I might have slacked off and I might have had some problems.
I hope the group is picking up on this thread. It's very very important to read. And I really think that it should be noised around in the news more. Is it in any of your pre-op or post-op packages?
I was given the opportunity to be in a University study when I had my surgery. So I was constantly looked over and my bodily fluids and abilities were constantly being monitored, so I was in no danger at any time.
MamaBearOf4
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No the pack just said that there would be defencies but did not get to into all of them. I said nothing about copper. And for the bypass it says that zinc is a vitamin that I have the choice to take but I do not have to. So I am kind of thinking not to until test shows I need it.
MamaBearOf4
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It also makes me remember now to make sure my regular doctor does regular checks on my levels. The good thing about my regular doctor and my surgeon is that the surgeon is in the same charting system. So everything shows up together.
dianeseattle
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I am really looking forward to hearing from April. It's that time! I've only read about one other duodenal switch on this forum. It's still a little controversial and there are some known problems with it but if it's done well and you get proper aftercare, it's pretty brilliant. It may end up being THE weight loss surgery to have in years to come. So April, are you there?
I just came home from surgery yesterday evening. I actually had a really tough time after surgery and they held me for 3 days instead of 1. I feel the worst part was the hiatal hernia repair. I was vomiting profusely and in an incredible amount of pain I was in the post op recovery room for 3 hours instead on just the one. I prayed for it to end and asked them to just kill me with pain meds. It was an instant regret because of the pain and vomiting. Now I'm doing much better but drinking is tough and painful still as expected. I am glad to say that I no longer regret it but it was one heck of a few days.
Man that was one rough surgery. I was in the hospital for 3 days. Finally came home last night but my body did not like the surgery and I believe that the hiatal hernia repair was the worst part of it. I feel so much better now.
I asked my surgeon and he advised that I can take a vitamin supplement for prevention but I have to wait at least 4 weeks before I start taking them because of the surgery itself. Thank you for the heads up. I read that article and it was really eye opening. Thank you for pointing this out to me.
dianeseattle
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April you just cracked me up! I'll bet you everyone here understands that wish that someone would just put you out of your misery with some painkillers. But look at how you came back. You are so silly! But your posts are getting better and better! Thank you for letting us know and let's stay in touch. Keep the group posted.