Question:
I found out today at my 6 month check up that ....

my Dr. bypassed 150 cm's is that average? and how have some of you done leng term, having that much bypassed. I've lost 107 pounds in 6 months..woo hoo !!!!!    — Janice C. (posted on August 3, 2004)

August 3, 2004
I believe average is 75? 150 is fine though, you will be able to keep weight off a little better (with exercise of course).
   — mrsmyranow

August 3, 2004
My bypass was 100cm. My surgeon considers that proximal. I lost 105 lbs. in my first six months, and 161 altogether. Congrats on the great weight loss! Hugs, Kim S. Open RNY Nov.4/02, panni Mar.15/04 (-161 lbs.)
   — Kim S.

August 3, 2004
I was bypassed approximately 1150, and was told at the time that it was considered fairly distal. I think that they do even closer to 200 now, at least my Drs do. I lost 120 in a year, and am below goal according to the "charts", by arond 10 pounds.
   — Fixnmyself

August 3, 2004
Oops! I meant 150. Sorry!
   — Fixnmyself

August 3, 2004
My doctor (Dr. Rodriguez) said he bypassed 100. I lost 105 at 6 months, and 160 by 11 months. I have maintained that now at 1 year and 7 months postop.
   — raye

August 3, 2004
That's how much I am bypassed (150cm). I had my surgery a little over 3 yrs ago...I still have to really watch what I eat and exercise regularly to maintain my weight....which I had a 20 lb rebound a year ago btw...I do make sure to take all my vities everyday...I feel pretty good and am very healthy... but I am borderline anemic...and am dealing with hypoglycemia as a post op...never had any problems with low blood count or my sugar dropping before surgery. These things may or may not be directly related to the amt. bypassed... but I suspect they are...I wouldn't trade my bypass for anything though... I've been told 150cm is a proximal to medial bypass for what it's worth....hope this is helpful. Kim open RNY 7/17/01 282/125/145(ish)
   — KimBo36