What exactly did Dr. Cacchione tell you about your new digestive system?

I am curious to know how many of Dr. Cacchione's patients know exactly what size their pouch is and how much he bypassed and the size of their common channel? Also, How are you doing and how is your weight loss going? I am just wondering if there is any consistency with those of us who had him as a surgeon. My stats are as follows: my pouch was left at 150cc's and my common channel is about 2 1/2 ft long so most of my small intestine was bypassed. That is how I understand him. My surgery was on 11/7/02 and I have lost 57lbs as of 2/21/03. Not at all bad, in my opinion. I am not trying to compare anyone. I am just wanted to know how some of his patients are doing? I also find that I can eat about 8oz of food at a time. Am I pretty close to others? I have a great fear of stretching my pouch and not losing all the weight and keeping it off. Responses are greatly appreciated.

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