Anyone heard of taking all but 2 ft of small intestine for revision?

I had my surgery 7/23/02. I have lost 85 pounds and no more will come off. I have followed the program so that is not the problem. All of my labs show I have extremely efficient small intestine at absorbing calories and nutrients. My doctor made my limb at 100 cm with a BMI of 64.9. She did not see I had gained 47 pounds before my surgery due to CHF and sleep apnea. She based the 100cm limb on a BMI of 56. She told me yesterday she needs to go in and make the Roux limb much, much longer. She also wants to take my small intestines down to 2 feet. I am now at 12 feet. The small intestines limit of being able to sustain you is 2 feet. This will cause me to have diarrhea 3-6 times per day. Has anyone heard of only leaving a bariatric patient with 2 feet of small intestine? I will definitely lose the rest of my weight, but what kind of quality of life will I have? I could use any help &/or advice anyone can give me. Thanks!

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