Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Yes..where is this information..I also would like to know how to get to it. I never know how to get to the archives. Is there a URL I can follow? Thank you, Lee H. << This isn't the first time I've seen a reference to the 'files section' ... where is it and how do you get to it ??? I've >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Once again, thank you Chris. I'm keeping your email in my KEEP file! Also, thank you for telling me about the Aetna letter in the File Section. I've never been to the Files and found alot of great stuff in addition to your letter. I printed it out and will use it except for the Aetna notations. Hugs, dee --- chull1@... wrote: > Dee, > > Prior to our surgery our common channel is > essentially our entire > small intestine. This is typically about 750cm, but > it varies > significantly. To be exact, prior to surgery a small > part of the > duodenum is above the point where bile is injected, > so the length > would be maybe 15cm less then the total length of > the intestine. > > One modification of what Steve said: protien > absorption is determined > not only by the common channel, but by the total > length of the > alimentary channel (the part where food passes > through). It is fat > and startch absorption that are limited to the > common channel. > > Shorter common channels lead to more problems with > diaharreha, so > many have moved from Scopinaro's original 50cm to > 100cm or so. The > longest common channel that I have read about (other > than this one > case) was 125cm (Gagner), with 100cm being quite > common. Some > suregons still prefer closer to 75cm, and many will > scale the common > channel length based on the total measured length of > your intestine. > > Hull > > > > > >How long is the common channel normally? > > > > > > from 50 to 100 cm. Most common seems to be 100 > cm. > > > Shorter means > > > more weight loss and increased need to > supplement > > > and monitor blood > > > for calcium, protein, etc. --Steve > > > -- > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 >> Also, thank you for telling me about the Aetna letter >> in the File Section. I've never been to the Files and -------------------------------------------------------------------- This isn't the first time I've seen a reference to the 'files section' ... where is it and how do you get to it ??? I've already composed my 'document' for insurance purposes (trying to be somewhat proactive ... it's 11 pages typewritten, so I guess that's proactive enough !), but I'm always looking for more information that might help my case. I've got my consult with Dr. Hess on 10/15, and I can't tell you what an invaluable source of information (and comfort) you have all become to me. Bye, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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