Question:
Does a transected pouch have any influence on possible long term post op weight gain?

I have read everything I can in the library on long term success, and can't help but obsess over the different percentages of regain that I'm seeing. I understand the concept of the RNY gastric bypass being a tool. I also realize it takes my part to use the first yr or so to relearn to eat properly and exercise(I'm preop btw). However, I question my ability to do that as I have never been able to adopt the better eating habits I can manage to stick with for a few months at a time(at best). My surgeon transects the new pouch from the stomach, will this make it harder to regain? I realize this is a multifaceted comment/question and any responses to any of it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!    — KimBo36 (posted on June 21, 2001)

June 21, 2001
Hi Kimberly. I am almost 6 months post op and i too am concerned about this. I am doing great and have lost 97 pounds with only about 60 to go. I have not been very "focused" on getting my exercise in because I have been able to lose However, my weight loss is starting to slow down and now that I have lost so much and I am starting to look and feel sooooo much better that I am now starting to get the urge to exercise. It is so exciting to see how good I look at this point that I can only imagine how fast I could see results if I started applying myself. I think that that is how most of "us" finally get around to the work out point. When you feel good and look good you don't seem to mind going that extra step because it is not near as much of an effort with the extra weight gone. And being that you are pre-op it may be hard for you to accept right now,but please believe me at first you will not notice a big change in your energy level but with alittle time you will most likely have more energy than you know what to do with. Before surgery I was always out of breath and just the thought of walking around the mall wore me out. Now, I don't give a second thought about parking FAR AWAY from the front door and walking the entire mall and still have energy whenn I get home. For me, my surgery has saved my life and even though I may eat something every now and then that I shouldn't (chips,fries, etc.) I know that I don't have to eat a whole bag to get satisfied. A small handful does just fine. However, I am very mindful of what I eat and there are things that I CAN NOT tolerate like fried or greasy food and lots of sugar. You will find out what works for you too. You most likely will change many of your habbits without even knowing it. I know that I did. Best of luck to you and have faith. It will all work out fine.
   — Tonia B.