Bypass Question

I am a patient of Dr. Hutchers in Richmond. I am curious how much of your intestines were bypassed?  I am hopefully going to have the surgery by the end of the month (insurance issues)

I too had Dr. Hutcher .. LOVE THIS MAN ----- !!!  I was bypassed 155cm .. is normally 150 to 155 .. I think the larger you are the more he bypasses . But do not quote me on that .  Please keep us posted if you want to on your journey . I can tell you that so many have been where you are , this is the best site and the best group for support .  We are having a Conference next weekend . Would you be interested ?  It is a Weight Loss Surgery Conference. It is for pre-ops like yourself , and post ops . All surgery types . If you are interested , please PM me here and I can send you information .  Just know that Dr. Hutcher will take great care of you .. and that like I said ..if you need anything we are here .  Natalie

I would like the info on the conference please. Thank you!

Please send me your email address and I will send it to you . Thanks,  Nat

My email address is [email protected]. Thank you.

I had the open RNY with Dr. Anez here in NoVA.  Not sure how much was bypassed but definitely the best decision I ever made for myself.  I have heard lots of good things about Dr. Hutcher.  Definitely keep us updated on your journey. Question: Are you originally from NoVA, you look familiar to me.

Nope, been here in central Va forever.

BCVA Dude, I too am a post op Dr. Hutcher creation. I'm alive, ALive I tell you, I'm alive. I am sure without a doubt positive that Nat/Tink is right on the money with the 150-155cm, but  if I can take a shot here, I think that is like 2 feet but it is purely subjective to Dr. Hutcher deciding what looks healthiest per each patient once he gets in there.  The scientific aspect is to bypass the detached larger portion of the stomach to eliminate hunger but maintain digestive juice and enzyme production, and bypass the immediate intestine exiting the stomach that are primarily responsible for sugar absorption, then the section primarliy responsible for fat absorption, pick a good stretch to reattach and good section to reattach too and there you go. Kind like changing from carberator to fuel injection, the intake manifold and fuel lines are all still, its just gonna be working a little different and better if we don't clog it all up with cheap fuels and additives. Welcome to your new life.  The program works if we work the program, even when we don't understand why or find it particularly pleasureable, it is medicinal.  The hardest part for me was getting in the protein and water and vitamins at first when I had no physical hunger and filling up so fast made me fill like why bother? Its a great adventure and you will feel better physically and emotionally about yourself.  These OH.com forums are a great place for support, answers to questions, and some joking around. I also vist frequently at the Men's Forum and the Exercise and Fitness Forum. Don't be a stranger.  I'm Joe Green and can also be emailed at [email protected] in Colonial Heights VA.  I also do a WLS support Group in Hopewell.  Love to have you join us if it fits your schedule on 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Joe, that was the best analogy.  A fine example of "man-speak".  HA HA!  :)

Ahhh,.... spit,...scratch,  thanks babe!