Question:
Anyone out there with a BMI of about 47 have rny with only 100 cm's bypassed?

If so, how well are you doing? How is the weight coming off.    — Kim N. (posted on January 10, 2003)

January 10, 2003
My surgeon bypasses 100cm on EVERY patient. He says it puts us all on an even playing field so that the surgery can't be questioned if different people have different results. I guess it is a controlled study of sorts. Anyhow, at my last support group there was a man there who has lost 300 pounds SO FAR!!!!!! His BMI was near 80 I think. There are women at support group at goal as well and they were in your BMI range for sure! Good Luck!!!
   — Carol S.

January 11, 2003
Hi! I think I started out with a BMI of 47 or so, and I think my surgeon only bypassed 90 cm. I'm almost 9 months out and I've lost about 120 lbs since surgery. I couldn't be happier with my results! I think as long as you follow a healthy diet and exercise program, you can't help but to be successful. Good luck:0).
   — Shannon D.

January 13, 2003
Hi! I am 8 months out, and down 100+ lbs. My surgeon also bypasses 100 cm on all patients. He says that the studies show that this is the right amount to secure weight loss without high health risks. I trusted his judgement, and I am doing fine. Good luck!
   — Lauren C.