What is the difference between distal and proximinal (sp?) RNY?

I don't know what the difference, never heard of it before. My surgeon had not mentioned it.

RNY's are done either proximal (with a shorter length of the intestines bypassed) or distal (with more of the intestines bypassed). Studies have shown that people who have distal bypasses have greater success at losing large amounts of weight and keeping it off. http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Procedure/DS_vs__RNY/ds_vs__rny.html

Ive done yoga all my life, but didnt really get it until about.... 5-6 months after surgery. I had an awesome yoga, or joining experience in London....Now... i swear, its saved me from insanity.

Oh yeah I remembered...I think they have it in Lime also...

Hello Elisa..please let me know if they sell those wonderful flavors here, in Cali. I read the update on your journal, it sounds like you are very happy and everything is going wonderfully for you. Good luck to your hubby, you will be a lot of help and support for him.. Warm regards, carolbear

Hi Carol, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am very happy with the exception of a few things that haven't gone back to normal. I been feeling a bit lethargic--even though I get enough rest at nights. I guess this isn't unusual, since I hear my body is still recovering? My hubby's turn is very soon...June 5th and he is starting to get nervous! As far as the propel, looks like they only sell those flavors in Mexico. I've tried doing a search online and come up with nothing. So how are you doing? It is always nice to hear from my friends on the Hispanic/Latino board. Take care of you!! Elisa

Hola amiga. Well, I'm doing fine...my doctor decided to give me an additional two weeks..grand total of 8 weeks. He said that I work with heavy equipment and he doesn't want me to strain my abdominals. It's nice that I can stay home with my precious little son. I love playing mommy, baking cookies, having three homemade meals, attending school functions...Soooooo sad it has to end I haven't experienced any form of sickness (thank God). I have lost a total of 26 lbs. I think that it's verrrrrrryyyy slllooowww, but the doctor tells me that I'm right on target. He told me that the heavier you are the faster you lose the weight and I was, the highest lowest, go figure... Sad to say that I haven't really been keeping up with the gym. I will be going to a wedding in San Diego this weekend so I'm very busy; shopping, taking clothes to cleaners, haircuts for everybody, arranging hotels, etc......When I come back I will pour myself into the gym again...I just bought a pilates DVD and a mat. I put the DVD on to try it, WOW, it kicked my butt. I think that I should lose more weight before attempting to do it again, I'm not that flexible, yet Elisa, God Bless and keep encouriging each other, you and your hubby will be the sexiest couple ever....... warm regards, Carolbear