Question:
Do we absorb all of the calories we eat?

Does anyone know how many calories are passing through unabsorbed because of the surgery?    — Laura R. (posted on June 5, 2001)

June 5, 2001
As Barb said it depends on the length of the bypass. I have a very short RNY bypass, about 1-2 feet. My doctor said that I absorb all of the calories I eat. I am not sure that this isn't an oversimplified answer but I do know it is very different from the distal or long bypass where there is definitely some malabsorption of calories.
   — Karen F.