Does the increased malabsorption of a distal RNY require increased supplements?

I had a Lap Distal RNY done on 2/18/02 and I have been trying to find info on the difference between proximal and distal aside from the amount of small intenstine bypassed. I did read on one website that there is more of a need for protein, nutrients, etc. in the distal patients. What other differences might I experience? Can anyone help me to understand more about the distal procedure and/or direct me to any information I might read???

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