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constipation after proximal roux bypass

pelztier86
on 4/17/11 3:39 am
Hi,

I am wondering why constipation is more freqent with proximal bypass (shorter Roux limb), and diarrhea wirh distal bypass (long Roux limb)?

Does anybody have an idea?

Thanks
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tawnia49
on 4/17/11 4:58 am
RNY on 09/30/09
I believe it has to do with the absorbtion of fluids in your intestines.
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