Question:
I'm concerned... Is 150CM Bypass too drastic?

My Dr. informed me that he will be performing the following: Distal RNY with 150cm of the duodenum (basically all) bypassed and a 15cc sized stomach. Is this too drastic? I'm concerned about malabsorption. Also is the stomach size too small? I'm not sure what to compare 15 cubic centimeters to. Any opinions would be appreciated. (BMI 52)    — [Anonymous] (posted on June 5, 2001)

June 5, 2001
I have 150 cm. bypassed and I'm doing fabulous! I'm losing weight and tolerating all food. My pouch is 30 cc (as I recall), or about the size of an egg, so yours would be about 1/2 that size. Your concern about nutrition is good, though...it should keep you eating properly and taking your vitamins. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Allie B.

June 5, 2001
I have a 30cc pouch and 180cm bypassed. So no your 150 feet is not to drastic. Lots of Luck
   — Robin C.

June 5, 2001
15 cc = 1/2 oz. 30cc = 1 oz, volume, not wt. I have closer to 400cm bypassed. I watch my nutrition very carefully, but I do not "diet" to maintain goal wt. I avoid milk & sugar and take very specific vites & protein supps, but almost 7 yrs now & I would not change anything about it
   — vitalady

June 5, 2001
150cm bypass is about 5 feet. I personally have 450cm 'bypassed', with the duodenal switch procedure. the doc gave me about 9% of my small intestine with which to absorb food. I am doing just fine, no problems with malnutrition or chemical imbalances. At one year post op, I have lost 166 pounds and have about another 100 to go before I have reconstructive surgery that will remove about 30 pounds of excess skin from my legs, arms, belly and butt. I will sure be happy when that day comes because one negative side effect of this surgery is the weird slapping noises my body now makes when I walk or move quickly. Good Luck~!
   — merri B.

June 11, 2001
I have only about 150 cm left of my small intestine. Mine was truly a distal reconnect. I have not had any problems and I am almost 3 months post-op. My Dr. also has one of the highest success rates both for weight loss and maintenance. I am really happy with my surgery and know many others that also had my surgeon and they are pleased as well. Good Luck!!
   — Cheryl H.