Distal and proximal are terms that apply to the amount of intestines bypassed. Proximal is a shorter bypass, distal bypasses more. Usually depends on your BMI.
Hi Jacquie,
I had questions about this also. Apparently it depends on the surgeon as well, some surgeons don't do both. You and I have the same surgeon and I was told by his nurse that he does the proximal RNY.
Vanessa
