Is bypassing

Some background: I am a "healthy" MO person. I have lost over 100 lbs. and kept it off for the past 7 years. I eat well, exercise 5-6 days week, both high intensity cardio and weightlifting. HOWEVER, I am still about 120 lbs. overweight, with a BMI of approximately 41. I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING!!! *Pulling my hair out in frustration* (And yes, the excess weight IS catching up with me now...I have borderline hypertension, GERD, denerative joints, etc...) I finally decided two years ago to research WLS, and began my "journey" in January 2001. I had my surgical consult in September, 2001 (a *very* busy surgeon! LOL) The surgeon thinks I'm an "ideal" candidate for WLS...I've opted for the Lap RNY. MY SURGEON SAYS HE WILL ONLY BYPASS 100 CM OF MY INTESTINE. I'm concerned! I'm not a doctor, but it makes sense to me that for MY situation, I should have a distal bypass of at least 150 cm if not 200! What do you all think? Anyone else been in my situation (or similar) or have anyone in their support groups like me? What are your opinions? (My surgery will be at the end of November or beginning of December, 2001.) Thanks in advance for the advice! *smile*

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