Question:
What s the difference in th distal RYN and the regular RYN?

   — Tanya H. (posted on December 15, 2002)

December 15, 2002
I think about 50-75 cm. It's a matter of how much is bypassed. My understanding is that the distal is usually 150cm by passed and the regular is around 100cm bypassed. The greater the BMI is usually when the distal is used to ensure greater weight loss.
   — zoedogcbr

December 15, 2002
Distal refers to how much intestine is bypassed. I had 150cm and am considered as distal. Many doctors are now moving to this as the normal amount. There are advantages and disadvantages to being distal. The more you have bypassed the more calories you will malabsorb, so have have a greater chance of success. The bad part is you the more distal you are the more vitamins and nutrients you will malabsorb so you will have to be more careful about taking supplements daily. I was considered as a lightweight with a BMI of 40.
   — Linda A.