What to Expect After Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
                     What to Expect After Biliopancreatic 
Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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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.
 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. 
 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.
  
 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 
[email protected].
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