Question:
What is the difference between

I am also curious about the tummy tuck, is the scar tucked somewhere and do you still have a belly button? What about the lower abdomal above the pubic, tucked also?    — Christine S. (posted on August 18, 2000)

August 18, 2000
The difference between a proximal and distal operation lies in the amount of common intestinal length, don't get confused by how much is bypassed or sectioned off, however, it's the common limb that is the marker.. The RNY involves disconnecting parts of the small intestine and creating new pathways for food and digestive juices and enzymes. Most RNY operations are done proximally which creates a very mild malabsorption factor but are mainly classified as restrictive operations. The farther down the length of the small intestine the connection is made the greater the malabsorption will be. That is why there are the variations people talk about regarding proximal, medial, or distal RNY. Where ever the intestine is connected, from that point on and over to the large bowel this created section is now known as the common channel or common limb. Just remember proximal near distal far.. if that helps.. For more information go to the MAIN page here on AMOS and use the Keyword search engine feature.... <p> I'm having my Abdominoplasty September 28th... The surgeon will remove all my old incision scars 1. Spleen scar about 12" long diagonal from my left side to center 2. Gallbladder diagonal about 12" from right side to center.. 3. Exploratory scar up the center 4. C-Section scars up the center 5. horizontal scar from hip to hip for marshal machete (sp)6. old appendix scar and LOTS of stretch marks and my old belly button will be gone... they will make me a new one.. I will however be left with the new incision scars of this Abdominoplasty one vertical in center and one horizontal (bikini) a call that a good trade off what they are removing... <P> Open divided (Fobi) RNY 12/8/99 Beginning weight 367 now 219...Visit my profile page for more information
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