I don't want to argue with the man -- he's very nice, and very caring, and I'm sure he's an excellent surgeon. However, I am really scared that I won't lose enough weight with the 150cm CC. He said he uses a 34 French bougie, which is quite small, right? I would like to think that would make up the difference, but if it's really the malabsorption component that makes the DS so wonderful, wouldn't I rather focus on a shorter CC? He also makes the AL 150cm. Do I pursue this further or stick with 150cm? *I didn't even bring up Hess again. It doesn't seem like it's his cup of tea anymore.