Re: how do you stop weight loss?

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Gwen,

I had the MGB on 6-2 and went to clinic on Tuesday before that. Dr. Rutledge

told us that he customizes the surgery to the individual depending on their age

and weight. When you hear that 6 feet are bypassed that is a generalization.

The body is very adaptive and in about a year the part of the small intestine

that is attached to the new, small stomach is operating about like the duodenum

that was bypassed. That means you don't have as much malabsorption as

previously. This may not be exact but it is my understanding of the

explanation. Like you I was more concerned with losing than stopping the

process. Somehow, that problem is inconceivable to me. I am only in the

beginning stage, I have lost enough that people are starting to notice. I am

too chicken to get on the scale and am waiting for my one month anniversary to

do that. Good Luck and I hope this helps.

Darlene

Gwen DeWitt wrote:

> Hi Everybody, I am awaiting approval by BCBS of Arkansas, shouldn't be much

longer, at least I pray it won't.

> My husband is being very supportive about the MGB, which is surprising since

he has always hated me to even diet. But now he has come up with a question I

can't answer and won't let it go, he keeps asking and says he will continue to

do so until he gets a satisfactory answer.He is very concerned about the long

term effects this will have on my life. What he wants to know is " what happens

once you have lost down to your ideal weight, how do you stop the weight loss ?

"

> If there is anyone out there that could help me with one I would appreciate

it. I am waiting for HIS letter for my packet and have a feeling I won't get it

until he gets an answer.

> You know it is real easy for him to be concerned he is 46 yrs 5'10 " and is 160

lbs ( and just gained the last 45 of that in the past 5 years. He has always

tried to gain weight. I WISH !!)

> I have to admit I haven't even thought about how to stop weight loss, I have

spent my whole life trying to figure out how to get it started. Now I know,

MGB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> Along with answers I need prayer for approval, so please help me out Ladies

(and Gents).

>

> Seeking the Other Side,

> Gwen

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