Question:
When they preform a BPD/DS do they reconnect your intestines like they do in the RNY?

   — [Anonymous] (posted on July 21, 2001)

July 21, 2001
This page has a some graphics and comparisons that vlearly show the anatomical differences between the RNY and the DS configuration: http://www.pacificsurgery.com/Obesity_Surgery/History/history.html. <p> For more information on the DS procedure, check out http://www.duodenalswitch.com.
   — mmagruder

July 22, 2001
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but I'll try for a response. The BPD/DS is a distal procedure, which involves a re-routing of the intestinal tract. There is no "blind loop" or inactive portions of the tract. It is different from the standard RNY, particularly with respect to the amount of intestine bypassed. Basically, the new configuration has one section carrying the food from your stomach, and a separate section carrying the digestive enzymes. Because the enzymes are not working on the food throughout much of the digestive tract, most of the food nutrients and calories are not absorbed in the body. The two sections meet up again to form the common channel, usually about 100 cm. long at the end of the intestinal tract. Hope this helps. - Kate -
   — kateseidel