Anyone heard of less bypass if lower BMI?

[nursedennise 17]

Hi all. Had gastric bypass on 1-18. My surgeon mentioned to me at my last visit that the amount of gut that is bypassed is less when your BMI is less. So basically he said because my BMI was around 41, he only bypassed something like 25% ( or cm - I can't remember) but that with someone with a higher BMI, he could bypass 50% (or 50cm - like I said I can't remember exactly). Has anyone heard of this? I thought all bypasses were the same as far as how much gut was actually bypassed. I almost feel cheated and I hope this doesn't slow my weight loss. I've lost about 46 lbs. 12 from pre-op liquid diet and 34 since surgery. And I feel my weight loss stalled the past week.

Also what is the average daily carb intake I should not exceed? I don't see my nut untill next week. Thanks!!

[Joypod 9]

Yep. I had an Omega Loop bypass on March 16. My BMI was 37 so my surgeon only bypasses 150cm. The 'usual' length is around 2m.

[Hoping052017 97]

I don't know about the amount bypassed, but I believe on the program I'm on, they recommend no more than 20 grams of carbs a day. And nothing more than 5 grams of sugars per serving unless it's milk which I believe can have 12 grams of sugar per serving.

[nursedennise 17]

Thank you! I gave to start watching my carbs better

[nursedennise 17]

21 hours ago, Joypod said:

Yep. I had an Omega Loop bypass on March 16. My BMI was 37 so my surgeon only bypasses 150cm. The 'usual' length is around 2m.

Thank you. I never saw anyone post about it so I thought maybe I was wrong! do you know if it causes you to lose weight slower?

[RJrocks 69]

I have been wondering about this too. I am a lower BMI and nervous that if I loose to much on Opti they will bypass less.

[Joypod 9]

1 hour ago, nursedennise said:

Thank you. I never saw anyone post about it so I thought maybe I was wrong! do you know if it causes you to lose weight slower?

I really don't know to be honest. I've just trusted that my surgeon knew what was right for me. 😀