Question:
Amount of intestine bypassed?

I am scheduled for surgery (open rny) on the 17th of this month. I had my pre-op with my sergeon again and he said that they were going to be bypassing 6 feet of intestine instead of the normal 3 feet. The reason I was given is because of my high BMI, (70) doing so will increase the malabsorbtion and there will be longer weight loss time and more total weight loss. Has anyone had this done or heard of this?? Thanks so much    — Blonde_Sanchez (posted on September 12, 2007)

September 12, 2007
My doctor bypassed 75 inches of intestine in my bypass. I weighed 299 at the time of surgery. I heard if you bypass anymore then 75 inches a lot of insurance companies will not pay for the surgery. Good luck on your surgary. Patti
   — pooch

September 12, 2007
yes i had surgery 4 1/2 mouths ago and my doctor did it longer the the normal amount i have lost 80 pounds so far and still losing.
   — nicki basilone

September 13, 2007
My BMI was 52 and My DR took 5 feet out, I am 2 1/2 years out and still loosing, I think it all depends on your health and the ability of your doctor-
   — melissa L.

September 14, 2007
Sounds like you will have a distal RnY. The shorter amount is a proximal RnY. Both normal. It depends on BMI, age, etc.
   — KRWaters

September 15, 2007
I had 5ft. and have had no complications...you have to trust your surgeon; he/she's the expert. You have SO much to look forward to!!! You'll see :O)
   — zoeysgrami