Re: M - common channel length

[Guest guest]

> Dr. G and I did discuss it before the surgery. The length is based

on a

> number of factors, including (primarily) how much weight you have to

> lose. Most surgeons base their recommendations on whether one

should

> have a proximal, medial or distal procedure on the amount of weight

you

> have to lose. The greater your BMI, the shorter your common channel

-

> with the shortest being 75 cm.>>>>

Kathleen: Hi, there! Dr. G did discuss this with me as well -- I

asked him whether I should have a slightly longer channel b/c of IBS.

He said it wouldn't matter (ie. wouldn't make my spastic colon

condition any better/worse). He says he will do the 'standard' 100

cm. I have about 130 lbs to lose.

All the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai, NYC

January 25