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02-10-2008, 07:39 AM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 5
Weight Statistics April 16, 2008 Surgery Date:
Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
310 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
5 lb Weight Loss:
160 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.5873015873 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 52.4 BMI Start:
51.6 BMI Current:
25 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Duodenal Switch |  Introducing Myself Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site...thanks to Girlsmile43 for inviting me. I live in Waterloo, Ontario and I'm having duodenal switch surgery on April 16th in Michigan. I have great support from my family and friends but it's always good to chat with people who've been there. I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you.
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02-10-2008, 07:51 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on your date. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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02-10-2008, 07:58 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,250
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
248 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
68 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.8484848485 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
35.5804081633 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome and good luck. As I am finding out, this is the best place for support and guestions being answered.  |
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02-10-2008, 08:06 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,573
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | welcome aboard....you are the first person in a while I've heard talking about the duodenal switch...my doctor specialized in these, but did gastric too.... Glad you are here....!! |
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02-10-2008, 08:32 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 1,892
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 373 lb Start Weight:
218 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
155 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5549597855 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62.0636686391 BMI Start:
36.2731360947 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | This might sound silly but could you explain what the surgery is. Could you explain what the doctor does. I have no idea what the surgery is, details if you do not mind.
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02-10-2008, 08:49 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 5
Weight Statistics April 16, 2008 Surgery Date:
Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
310 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
5 lb Weight Loss:
160 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.5873015873 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 52.4 BMI Start:
51.6 BMI Current:
25 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Duodenal Switch | I have cut a paste a description of the procdure from the Duodenal Switch Information Zone website. BPD/DS combines restrictive and malabsorptive elements to achieve and maintain the best reported long-term percentage of excess weight loss among modern weight-loss surgery procedures. The Restrictive Component The BPD/DS procedure includes a partial gastrectomy, which reduces the stomach along the greater curvature, effectively restricting its capacity while maintaining its normal functionality. Unlike the unmodified BPD and RNY, which both employ a gastric “pouch” and bypass the pyloric valve, the DS procedure keeps the pyloric valve intact. This eliminates the possibility of dumping syndrome, marginal ulcers, stoma closures and blockages, all of which can occur after other gastric bypass procedures. In addition, unlike the unmodified BPD and RNY procedures, the DS procedure keeps a portion of the duodenum in the food stream. The preservation of the pylorus/duodenum pathway means that food is digested normally (to an optimally absorbable consistency) in the stomach before being excreted by the pylorus into the small intestine. As a result, the DS procedure enables more-normal absorption of many nutrients (including protein, calcium, iron and vitamin B12) than is seen after other gastric bypass procedures. The Malabsorptive Component The malabsorptive component of the BPD/DS procedure rearranges the small intestine to separate the flow of food from the flow of bile and pancreatic juices. This inhibits the absorption of calories and some nutrients. Further down the digestive tract, these divided intestinal paths are rejoined; food and digestive juices begin to mix, and limited fat absorption occurs in the common tract as the food continues on its path toward the large intestine. For more detailed procedure information, see Dr. Hess’ patient brochure. For other detailed descriptions and illustrations, see the More Information page for links to surgeon’s websites and more.
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02-10-2008, 09:23 AM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 90
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics Oct.31/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
166 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
114 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7142857143 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.1882460973 BMI Start:
26.790174472 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the site, Kim!!! Glad to see you here
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02-10-2008, 09:29 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 1,892
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 373 lb Start Weight:
218 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
155 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5549597855 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62.0636686391 BMI Start:
36.2731360947 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thank you for the imformation, I have better understanding of the prodedure you are going to have done.
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02-10-2008, 09:31 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 1,892
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 373 lb Start Weight:
218 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
155 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5549597855 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62.0636686391 BMI Start:
36.2731360947 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I forgot to mention Welcome to the board. You will be on the losers side of the bench before you know it.
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02-10-2008, 09:47 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,371
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 298 lb Start Weight:
195 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.5637583893 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start:
34.5389266818 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome aboard! great place for info & support. LOL, |
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