Question:
IS 110 CENTIMETERS BYPASSED ENOUGH?

Went to the doctor today and found out that I only had 110 cm. bypassed. I've been a very slow loser, only 19lbs. in 6 weeks, could this be why I'm losing slowly or is 110 cm enough?    — Kelly* P. (posted on March 4, 2003)

March 4, 2003
Hi, I'm still pre-op (March 13 is my date) but I've been on this site since August. My surgeon only bypasses 75cm and from what I've read in my research, 75 - to 100 cm is fairly standard. Also, from what I have gleened from following people on this site, weight loss is very individual and people loose at their own pace. Secondly, if you are really losing slowly even while following your Drs. diet, I would contact your nutritionist and have them take a look at your water and protien intake. It could be that you are not taking in enough. Many people have posted that not taking in enough is often a cause of slow loss. Best of luck and congratulations on 19 lbs. That's really fantatstic, no matter what! Robin
   — rebalspirit

March 4, 2003
110 is enough. See the profile of John Rushton...he has done incredibly well and had only 75 cm bypassed. I was told that 100 cm.=about15% malabsorbtion and that fat is LESS malabsorbed than most nutrients. The big issue is that we eat way less food and make better choices. Get in at least 64 oz of liquid, get the protein grams your Dr. set for you, wait about an hour after eating to drink. Start walking to burn extra calories. Watch fat, carb, and sugar consumption. Everyone loses at different rates. Also to be considered is that you could have extra weight from swelling, water retention ect. I came out of the hospital weighing MORE than I did when I went in. Also your body is in shock from the major change it just went through, it will need time to catch up. Also, your metabolism may have had a shut down and gone into starvation mode. Your weight loss will pick up. If you are really concerned, talk to your surgeon, he can run tests and make sure all is well on the inside. Be patient(easier said than done, I know!)it'll happen.
   — cherokey55

March 4, 2003
im not trying to be flippant here , but lets think abotu this, have you ever been on any diet where you lost 19 lbs in 6 week ? , right now, this is not a big concern , if it is, then by all means talk to your dr, and like any other person losign weight, write a journal of what and when you eat/drink, you may be able to see the problems in your own , or , you will at least have it there to talk with the nutrionist , right? best of luck , 19 lbs is a great start!
   — bethlaf

March 4, 2003
The amount bypassed has nothing to do with the slow pace of losing. Some just lose quicker than others, but we all lose, and you will too. Don't despair. I had exactly 110 cm bypassed and have lost 95 pounds in a year. My doctor does all his surgeries at 110 centimeters. One of his other patients has lost 150 in a year and a half.
   — Cindy R.