HELP!!! I want a distal RNY and my in network Dr. only does proximal!

I have a BMI of 66 and everything I have read states that with a BMI over 50 a distal/long limb RNY is the procedure of choice for the greatest initial & long term weight loss. Most of what I have read is from individual surgeons reports. Is there organization or study (NIH, Annals of Surgery, etc.) that is well known and respected by most surgeons that I can show to my surgeon their documented info regarding proximal vs distal for BMI greater than 50? My insurance only covers this in network surgeon, so I feel I am "stuck" with a proximal RNY, which I believe for me is not starting out with the best tool possible! Thanks!

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