Question:
Difference between Distol and proximal?

What's the difference between RNY Distal and RNY Proximal?    — Kelly* P. (posted on November 4, 2002)

November 4, 2002
the amount of intestine bypassed. Proximal, less bypassed, distal, more bypassed. The more intestine you have bypassed, the more malabsorption you have which "generally" equals more weight loss for those with lots of weight to lose (greater then 200 pounds). Unfortunately, it also means more malabsorption of essential nutrients and more problems later. Good Luck to you!
   — Vicki L.

November 4, 2002
Yes, what she said and I do believe the amount that determines whether it is proximal or distal is greater than or less than 150 cm. 150 is about the average bypassed, some call that 'medial'.
   — Cheri M.