Duodenal Switch in Waxahachie is a life-changing weight loss surgery performed by Dr. Chad Carlton. This procedure helps you lose significant weight, feel full faster, and improve your health. Trust Dr. Carlton for compassionate, expert care at every step.
Shrink the Stomach and Bypass the Intestine to Lose Weight
Duodenal Switch is an advanced weight loss surgery performed by Dr. Carlton in Waxahachie. This procedure combines gastric sleeve and bypass surgery techniques to help you achieve significant, long-term weight loss. It removes 75% of your stomach, leaving a smaller, banana-shaped portion that limits how much you can eat. Additionally, a portion of your small intestine is bypassed, reducing calorie and nutrient absorption. Together, these changes promote faster satiety, reduced hunger, and improved metabolic health, helping you lose weight.
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Experience life-changing weight loss with DS at LoneStar Bariatrics, available at our Plano and Waxahachie locations. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Benefits of Duodenal Switch:
- Achieve significant and long-lasting weight loss
- Improve or resolve obesity-related health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
- Reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness after eating
- Maintain long-term weight loss success with proper lifestyle changes
- Benefit from a minimally invasive procedure with faster recovery
- Experience improved metabolic health and reduced insulin resistance
- Enhance quality of life, mobility, and physical activity
- Lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases and other serious conditions
- Suitable for patients with a high BMI who struggle with other weight loss methods
How Does the Duodenal Switch (DS) Work?
The Duodenal Switch in Waxahachie promotes weight loss through two main mechanisms: restriction and malabsorption. First, about 75% of your stomach is removed, leaving a smaller, banana-shaped pouch. This restrictive component reduces how much food you can eat at one time, helping you feel full faster. Additionally, the surgery alters hormones in your stomach that regulate hunger, such as ghrelin, which decreases your appetite and helps you better control your food intake.
The malabsorptive component bypasses a significant portion of the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs. By rerouting food away from this section, your body absorbs fewer calories and nutrients from your food. Together, these changes result in substantial weight loss while improving metabolic conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol, making the Duodenal Switch an effective tool for long-term health improvement.
Am I a Candidate for a DS?
You might be a candidate for Duodenal Switch if your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher or if your BMI is 35-39.9 and you have weight-related health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. This procedure is ideal if you’ve struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. To qualify, you must be ready to commit to significant lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, regular follow-ups, and lifelong vitamin supplementation.
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How Much Weight Can I Lose With the Duodenal Switch in Waxahachie?
With Duodenal Switch, you can expect to lose over 80% of your excess body weight. Most patients see significant weight loss within the first year, losing more than 70% of their excess weight. This rapid weight loss continues over time, with many patients maintaining their weight loss for 10 years or more. In addition to weight loss, Duodenal Switch helps improve or resolve obesity-related health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Patient Journeys
“I have had many unsuccessful diets and personal trainers as well as really bad Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so I have struggled with my weight my whole life.”
“I had been diagnosed as pre-diabetic, had sleep apnea, and was just generally not happy with how much I weighed, so I started Googling…”
“I had tried so many different diets for so many years and ended up continually discouraged, continually sending myself in a shame spiral, and delving even further into disordered eating.”
“Before surgery, I was vomiting daily and could not use weight. I felt awful, gross and worthless. I found Lonestar Bariatrics on… “
“I had tried every diet out there to lose weight and nothing helped – I actually continued to gain weight when on diets. I was at a crossroads between a long, happy life… “
“I had tried diets and pills, and working out, I tried everything!!! Thankfully, a friend told me about Dr. Carlton, so I reached out.”
Duodenal Switch (DS) FAQs
What Is the Recovery Time for Duodenal Switch Surgery?
After Duodenal Switch surgery, most patients stay in the hospital for 2-3 days. You can typically return to normal activities within 2-4 weeks, though full recovery may take a few months. During this time, you’ll follow a strict diet and gradually reintroduce solid foods.
Will I Need to Take Supplements After DS Surgery?
Yes, you will need to take vitamin and mineral supplements for life due to the malabsorptive nature of the surgery, which results in your body absorbing fewer nutrients. To prevent deficiencies, you’ll need to take multivitamins, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B12.
What Dietary Changes Will I Need to Make After DS Surgery?
Post-surgery, you’ll follow a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. You’ll begin with liquids, move to pureed foods, and then progress to solid foods. It’s important to eat small, frequent meals and avoid high-fat and high-sugar foods to prevent complications like dumping syndrome.
Why Choose Dr. Carlton?
Dr. Chad Carlton is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Known for his compassionate care and attention to detail, Dr. Carlton is committed to guiding you through every step of your weight loss journey. If you’re considering Duodenal Switch surgery in Waxahachie, schedule a consultation with Dr. Carlton to explore how he can help you achieve lasting results.
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