What to Expect After Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

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What to Expect After Biliopancreatic Diversion
with Duodenal Switch

• Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is
  a bariatric procedure that is recommended for
  obese people. It is a great option for those who
  have failed to get tangible results from other
  weight loss methods such as diet and exercise.

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• The procedure can help morbidly obese people to
  lose excess fat to reclaim good health. It can
  also help improve obesity-related medical
  conditions. During the procedure, a large part of
  the stomach is removed to create a tubular pouch.
  Also, most of the small intestine is bypassed.
  This alters the way the body processes calories
  and nutrients. Duodenal switch surgery is a
  complex surgery and its success depends on how
  you have prepared yourself for lifestyle changes
  to which you will have to commit post-surgery.
• In this blog post, we will discuss some major
  changes that you can expect after a duodenal
  switch procedure.
• Extensive Weight Loss
• Duodenal switch surgery can result in significant
  weight loss. In many cases, patients lose up to
  90 of excess weight. Patients are also more
  likely to sustain weight loss for the long-term
  after undergoing duodenal switch surgery.
  Typically, patients maintain 60 to 70 of weight
  loss even five years after the surgical
  procedure.

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• Decreased Appetite
• When a duodenal switch is performed, a
  substantial part of the stomach is removed
  leaving a very small tubular pouch to store food.
  This tubular pouch can store very small amounts
  of food at a time. You will have to eat five
  meals a day to satisfy your nutritional
  requirements. Your dietician will formulate an
  effective diet plan for you to follow after
  surgery, which will help in providing your body
  with the required nutrition. The dietician will
  also prescribe vitamin supplements to complement
  your diet. It can take up to three months before
  you can eat solid food.
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• Improved Cardiac Health and Type-2 Diabetes
• Two notable impacts of duodenal switch are
  modulation of insulin sensitivity and reduced
  cardiovascular risk.

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• As the procedure modifies the way in which the
  small intestine absorbs fat and carbohydrates, it
  lowers the cardiovascular risk and also controls
  the blood sugar levels, leading to improvement in
  type-2 diabetes. Weight loss due to duodenal
  switch can also help in treating obstructive
  sleep apnea (OSA), which is also a major
  contributor to cardiovascular risks.
• Emotional Changes
• Post-surgery phases can sometimes be emotionally
  tricky to handle. Rapid weight loss can induce
  some emotional changes as hormones are generally
  stored in fatty tissue. Many times, emotions make
  it very difficult to stay on a prescribed diet
  and exercise regimen. Your bariatric care team
  will also include mental health experts who will
  help you cope with emotional issues.
• Wrap Up
• Duodenal switch is a great way for morbidly obese
  people to lose weight effectively and improve
  their health.
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• Not everyone is an ideal candidate for the
  procedure. If you want to know whether or not you
  are an ideal candidate for a duodenal switch
  procedure, consult our bariatric surgeons today.
• When looking for a bariatric surgeon in or around
  Fort Worth, Texas, look no further than the team
  of seasoned surgeons at DFW Bariatrics and
  General Surgery in Dallas. Our weight loss
  doctors have expertise in many different weight
  loss surgeries including gastric bypass, duodenal
  switch, and sleeve gastrectomy.
• To book an appointment with one of our doctors,
  call 469-620-0222 or email info_at_texasweightlossdoc
  s.com.

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