Question:
Question about about of intestines bypassed?

I am 5'4" and about 315 and have been approved for the gastric bypass with a long roux limb up to a maximum of 150 cm. Will 150 cm be enough for me???    — lillbitofsin (posted on July 19, 2003)

July 19, 2003
I began my journey at 405. I am 5'7". I had open RNY with 125 cm bypass. I have lost 175 lbs. in a little less than 9 months. Worked for me! ;)
   — Ginger M.

July 19, 2003
Almost 2 yrs post op - 150 cm bypassed. Starting stats: 5'7" 342lbs. Current wgt: 147lbs. Far below personal goal. Best of luck!
   — Jean K.

July 19, 2003
I had between 85 and 100cm bypassed, my surgery was on 02/19/03 6 months ago today. I am 6'2" starting weight was 412 and now I am 262 so that makes 150lbs lost in 6 months, like the other poster says "WORKS FOR ME"
   — tonyskid

July 19, 2003
Another "works for me". 2 oz pouch, 75 cm bypassed. Open RNY 07/17/02 at 427 pounds, current weight - 247...JR
   — John Rushton

July 19, 2003
150 cm bypassed with a 2 to 3 ounce pouch, starting weight 425 - down to 255 in 12 months. I'm 6 feet tall so only another 30 or 40 left to go for my personal goal weight. Still losing about 5 pounds a month at this point.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 21, 2003
I'm 5' 5" and started at 290, so our stats are pretty similar. I had 130 cm bypassed, and am losing weight well (65 pounds in 3.5 months). Both my surgeon and I are pleased at the rate of loss. I quite likely will lose more than what he would be satisfied with (neither of us has a goal of me losing 100% of my excess weight; he will be happy with a 65% loss, I'm aiming for a 70 - 75% loss). I'm already more than halfway to my own goal, so there's no reason to think I won't get there, at least. Best wishes to you.
   — Vespa R.