Gout and WLS. Experiences out there? VSG or DS?
A friend of mine wants WLS, she is thinking about the sleeve or the DS. She is worried about how it will effect her gout, which is very severe.
Anyone know if this will hurt or help her?
Anyone know if this will hurt or help her?
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Band to DS revision 11/09/09.
Learn about the Duodenal Switch at dsfacts.com ! Off site comparisons of the 4 WLS
http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/wls-basics/w eight-loss-surgery-comparison.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
She should discuss this thoroughly with her potential surgeon. Protein supplements may be an issue. I know of a couple of RNY members in my support groups who have gout, and they have had miinor flare ups. I know that my surgeon's nurse has noted that protein intake for gout patients can be a challenging issues for some. So this is a major topic to discuss prior to any surgery decision. DAVE
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