Bypassers; how much were you bypassed by/proximal/distal?

[wannabeminime]

Hi, as some of you may know, i originally wanted a sleeve, but i am now considering a bypass due to reflux problems. I am starting to think i have a small hiatus hernia.

Anyway, i want to know how much you were bypassed by ie was it proximal or distal, or were you told the length of bypass, and how much you have lost if you are at target.

Thank you xxx

 

[Yvessa]

I'm sorry my post won't be helpful as I don't have a clue! But I can tell you why I chose the bypass if that helps as I had a bit of a sleeve or bypass moment. I wanted something that guaranteed at least a 50% total weightloss as I felt given my start BMI anything less extreme was too risky. I didn't suffer from GERD, but did have occasional reflux and have had none since op.

 

[fjsinc]

I may be wrong here, but I believe that the majority of bypass surgeries are proximal nowadays. I remember reading that the distal technique has more complications.

 

[wannabeminime]

Thanks, that would be my guess too.

 

[charm55]

Can't tell you how my bypass was done but I have lost over 11 stone.

 

[lamornamiss]

Mine was 150cms
I have lost just over 11 stone

 

[wannabeminime]

Wow wendy thats a distal bypass!!Do you have many absorption problems?

 

[lamornamiss]

Wow wendy thats a distal bypass!!Do you have many absorption problems?

Yes I absorb too many calories now :17729:

No not really But I have always been too healthy.
(Glucose level and cholesterol was low even before my bypass)
My bloods always come back great
My Vit D is on the low side but Dr's have said its not a problem (I blame lack of summer for the last few years) Same with my Iron levels they want me to take Adcal D3 and ferrous sulphate just to be on the safe side.

 

[wannabeminime]

Thats really good, considering the length of your bypass! hmmmm, maybe i'll try and get about the same amount!