Why? Just seeking information

[Guest guest]

In my research I have read that some operations only bypass 18cm of the small

bowel. I am trying to understand Why Dr. R bypasses 200cm or about 6 feet of

the small bowel? It seems that this may cause more nutrient deficiencies and

dumping syndrome.

[Guest guest]

My understanding, and someone correct me if I'm wrong... Is that he bypass' more

because that improves the wls. The portion bypassed is where a lot of fat and

calories are normally absorbed. By bypassing this portion, wls is dramatically

improved. Yes, it's true that most nutrients are also absored here also, which

is why we will forever take muli vitamins. As far as dumping, goes... from my

understanding if a person dumps---they normally only do it once.

Again, if this isn't right, please, someone correct me.

Shelley

[Guest guest]

Shelley,

I " M just a little thick headed... I dumped 3 times.. NO MORE Though.

LOL

Trudy

Re: Why? Just seeking information

My understanding, and someone correct me if I'm wrong... Is that he bypass'

more because that improves the wls. The portion bypassed is where a lot of fat

and calories are normally absorbed. By bypassing this portion, wls is

dramatically improved. Yes, it's true that most nutrients are also absored here

also, which is why we will forever take muli vitamins. As far as dumping,

goes... from my understanding if a person dumps---they normally only do it once.

Again, if this isn't right, please, someone correct me.

Shelley