Re: malabsorption rate **Steve**

[Guest guest]

There is a lot of " lore " to the effect that we absorb somewhere in

> the neighborhood of 30% of the fats, 80 % of the protein, and

100% of

> the SIMPLE carbs (maybe less of the complex carbs). Since

fat has

> more than twice the caloric density of protein or carbohydrates,

(9

> cal/g as opposed to 4 cal.g), the 30% nominal absorption of

fats

> makes them no worse for our weight control than protein or

carbs.

> But, I have seen different stories with quite a bit of variation.

> (Add a Krispy Kreme or your favorite greasy treat to flush out

the

> digestive system, and maybe we absorb even less --HAH!)

>

> So, the answer to your 800 calories/day (which is frightfully low

for

> a DS post-op, by the way!!) depends on the relative proportion

of

> carbs, proteins and fats. For example, 300 cal of protein, 300

cal

> of fat, and 200 cal of carbs would yield about 240 + 100 + 200

> calories, or about 540 calories in all.

>

> YMMV,

>

> Steve

> --

> Steve Goldstein, age 61

> Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

> Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

> Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

> BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

> Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health

and life in general.

Steve,

I saw your post and just HAD to reply! We are " surgery

brother/sister " . My surgery was on May 2 too, with Dr. in

Georgia. My starting weight was 326. UGH! To date-I've lost 74

lbs. Which puts me at 252! In comparison to each other...we're

not losing slowly. We're right on it! Are you enjoying life as much

as I have been? It's made all the difference in the world. Well,

just wanted to say hey. Talk to you later. Diane/TN