Have you had duodenal switch surgery? Recommendations?

Posted by netter9064 @netter9064, Dec 25, 2022

I am planning on duodenal switch surgery in June. Anybody have this procedure? Any recommendations for the best tasting protein shakes? What side effects have you experienced? Thank you for your input!

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netter9064 | @netter9064 | May 27 7:04pm

In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @netter9064 - when will you be having the duodenal switch surgery? How are you feeling..." + (show)

I had the procedure in February of last year. It was very challenging from the start. I caught a virus or something during the initial stay, so I was readmitted into the hospital for 8 or 9 days. After that ordeal, it took me the rest of the year to recover. I was constantly nauseous, weak and dry heaving. I'm now on the other side of all of that, thankfully. It's still an adjustment, but I'm glad I did it. Currently, I have lost 125 pounds and have 115 more to go.

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 28 10:59am

In reply to @netter9064 "I had the procedure in February of last year. It was very challenging from the start...." + (show)

That sounds like quite an ordeal, @netter9064. That's a lot of challenging symptoms over many months.

Tagging a few members who may have experiences with duodenal switch or who may have researched it and have information to share about what they learned and/or how they did after the surgery @dewey326 @gofishto @hnnhsndrsn @kattip @okienana.

After your ordeal post surgically, what makes you most glad that you did the operation, netter9064? Are you thinking you will continue to lose weight over time due to the surgery, or are you finding you have to create a plan to lose the 115 pounds remaining you wanted to lose?

gofishto | @gofishto | May 28 11:36am

I’m glad I had the surgery, 2002
I maintain weight 149-145. My vitamin d runs low 13-15 I take 50,000 daily I’m at 45-60. If I didn’t have surgery I probably wouldn’t be here today today.

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Sep 22 4:22pm

In reply to @dewey326 "No I have not talked to them about it yet. Plan to in the future." + (show)

Hi, @dewey326 - wondering about what your care team for your duodenal switch said about the complications to which you referred, such as eyesight changes? Are you still experiencing changes in your vision or anything else?