hormone, ghrelin, is removed with the greater curvature of the stomach.

The summarized data can be found on a poster:

Diet following the DS is more normal and better tolerated than with other surgeries.

The malabsorptive component of the DS is fully reversible as no small intestine is actually removed, only re-routed.

Disadvantages

The malabsorptive element of the DS requires that those who undergo the procedure take vitamin and mineral