Hi guys I'm recently knowing about weight loss surgeries, I would like to know if some one have above 200 cm common channel from the ranges of 200 to 350 cm , that applies to the three bariatric surgeries  ( duodenal switch, RNY distal or Biliopancreatic bypass .how much fat u have lost and what are ur current body fat percentages and are u satisfied with the longer common channel and ur results. The other things have do u have bathroom issues such as diarrhea or flatulance gas and did it interepted ur life. And other complications such as bowel obstructions or hernia . Please reply as it will help me in my decision making process, and the q is for the 3 mentioned bariatric surgeries.

I am so sorry. It sounds to me like a few things, eating throughout the day (causes more of an acidic environment in your mouth), malabsorption of D (likely from the surgery--well definitely from the surgery), and acid reflux. Acid is the absolute worst thing for teeth, it will break down your enamel and cause weak teeth, that is exactly what causes cavities. Acid + Teeth = Cavities (and cavities are simply weakened enamel). I am currently going to a consult this Friday, and this is something that scares the bejeebers out of me. I am a dental hygienist. When I went to the seminar last night there were two vsgers (unfortunately because of my profession, i am just a teeth person), One had missing teeth on the side, the other looked like they had major perio issues. I didn't want to be rude and ask if they had reflux issues. I will be talking with the doc Friday and will try to find out as much info as i can on the results of this after surgery. Get your calcium in, keep your reflux at bay, if it is a problem, go see your doc for something that will lessen the acid (there are ligaments in your mouth that connect your teeth to your gingiva, increased/constant acid will weaken your teeth.) Maybe go to trying to eat only 3 meals per day (snacking all day means that the ph in your mouth is acidic most of the day). That is likely the "why" of it anyways. Best of luck, after meals swish with water, floss daily, and try to lower the ph in your math with less frequent meals and reducing reflux (talk to your doc!). Get those supplements in! 

I'm almost 8 years out and am up 20 pounds from my lowest of 120.  My goal was 130 and I held there til a couple of years ago.  Can't exercise much because on knee injury.  I'm only 5'1" so I'm in the overweight category and it's killing me.  Going through menopause and taking prevara to regulate and on anxiety meds. Don't know if that's part of the problem but I do snack a lot and tend to want to eat more at night.  I'm on facebook too.  Add me if you want. Lorrie Riggsby from morehead ky

Im also 5 yrs out. I have lost & then only regain in just a few days apart.. I have found myself grazing on nuts, bananas, watermelon etc... I want to drop the 25 I have gained in the last couple of yrs.. How do we stop the urge to snack..... I exercise 5 sometimes 6 days a week...

This is the hardest part about surgery.  I beat myself up so bad for regaining the bit that I did.  Sometimes I feel like a complete failure.  I just refocused on getting healthy again, and I am praying this 40lbs comes off.  Doing a 24 Day Challenge right now and that is kick-starting things a bit, as I have lost 5lbs in 4 days.  Now to just keep the ball rolling!  Lets do this together, get back on track!!!