How much is "bypassed"?

[Kcarr1120 15]

Met with the surgeon to ask more questions, and wanted to know if he would do a "proximal or distal" bypass. He says nowadays everyone has a proximal bypass meaning less small intestine is bypassed (I think?)....like only 30 cm......he says there is very little actual malabsorption.....it is primarily restrictive. Really?

How much did you have "bypassed"

[vicki s 146]

wow really? Im having surg on aug 1st and if it is restrictive, then why not the sleeve? whats the purpose of re-routing

[Kcarr1120 15]

wow really? Im having surg on aug 1st and if it is restrictive, then why not the sleeve? whats the purpose of re-routing

I had asked what % of calories are not absorbed, and maybe he thought I was trying to play a numbers game, so he said what he said. - not sure, but I agree - I thought the big payoff was the meal absorptive aspect!