Guest guest Posted November 17, 2001 Report Share Posted November 17, 2001 > Of course I am a Dr. Hess patient so I am biased. However, I think you need > to look at super M.O. stats not just M.O. stats. > > Also with the amount you have to lose, I would error on the side of too short > of common channel (which can be modified later if necessary) rather than too > long of a common channel. > > Of course you are also reading a post from a person who Dr. Hess gave a 50 cm > common channel to and at 18 months out, I am very happy with it. Ask me > again in 5 years though and I will know a whole lot more. I do know that the > option of lengthening the common channel is there should I ever need it. I > had an unusually short small intestine measurement (600cm) and therefore am > grateful that Dr. Hess tailors it to the individual patient. > > Dawn--South Suburban Chicago area > Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH > BPD/DS > 4/27/00 > www.duodenalswitch.com > 267 to 165 5' 4 " > size 22 to size 10 > have made size goal > no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting Hi Dawn, thanks for the input. But a 5o cm common channel- isn't the gas and diarrhea bad ? Also, could the fact that you are short have contributed to his decision ? Just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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